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as a cultural process in which humans are creating and
transforming themselves and their relationship to the rest of
nature.
References
Bohm, D. and Peat, D.F. Science, Order, and Creativitl: Toronto:
Bantam Books, 1987
Chalrners, A. What is This Thing Called Science? 2nd ed. St. Lucia:
University of Queensland Press, 1982
* Not available to students who have previously passed
AH304 Philosophy o f Science A.
*AH313 Knowledge, Science and Reality
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: two of AHZOO, AH201, AH202,
AH203, AH204, AH205, AH206 or approved
equivalents
Asseament: continuous
Subject aims and description
The Instrumentalism/Realism debate. Can we haw absolute
knowledge of the world? Is there such a thing as 'truth' or
is our knowledge always tentative and open to revision?
What effects have values, attitudes, perceptions, emotions
and belief systems on the scientific enterprise? E.g.
biotechnology, IVF. What are the consequences for the
sciences and social sciences? Among the authors whose
works will be considered are Dewey, Smart, Popper, Kuhn,
b kvetz.
2. Preliminary reading
Bronowski, J. The Common Sense of Science. Harmondsworth:
a' Penguin, 1960
Textbook
Kannegiesser, H. Knowledge and Science. South Melbourne:
Macmillan, 1977
References
D-, J. The Quest for Certainty. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons,
1960
Kannegiesser, H. Conception in the Test Tube. Melbourne: Macmillan,
1988
Kuhn, T. The Structure of Scientific Rewlutions. 2nd ed, Chicago:
University of Chicago Press, 1970
Popper, K. Conjectures and Refutations. 4th ed. London: Routledge
and Kegan Paul, 1972
Ravetz, J. Scientific Knowledge and its Social Problems.
Harrnonxlworth: Penauin. 1973
Smart, J. Between 52ence and Philosophy. New York: Random House,
1968
* Not available to students who have ppreviously passed
AH305 Philosophy of Science 8.
~102 lntroduction to Japan - A Cultural
Overview
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
This subject introduces historical and cultural topics of direct
relevance to the development of Japanese language and
society References in English are used.
Textbooks
Mason, R.H.P. and Caiger, J.G. A History of Japan. North Melbourne:
Casell Australia, 1972
Stanley-Baker, 1. Japanese Art. London: Tharnes and Hudson, 1984
References
Japanese Religion: A Survey by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Tokyo,
New York: Kondasha International, 1981
Alex, W. Japanese Architecture. London: Studio Vista, 1968
Childs, M.H. Revelatory Tales of Late Mediwal Japan. Michigan:
University of Michigan. 1991
Harvey, P Brian Peter. An lntroduction to Buddhism: Teachings,
History and Practices. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990
Hibbett, H. (ed.) Contemporary Japanese Literature. Tokyo: Tuttle,
1978
Ishida, E. Japanese Culture: A Study of Origins and Characteristiu.
Tokyo: Uni. Tokyo Press, 1974
Kishibe, S.H. The Traditional Music of Japan. Tokyo: Ongaku No Tomo
Sha, 1984
Mulhern, C. (ed.) Heroic with Grace: Legendary Women of Japan.
New York: M.E. Sharp Inc., 1991
erren, R. (compiler) Japanese Studies fmm Prehistoty to 1990.
Manchester University Press, 1990
Putzar, E. Japanese Literature - A Historical Outline. Tucson:
University of Arizona Press. 1973
~ansorn;~.~. Japan: A Short Cultural History: 2nd ed, N.Y.: Meredith,
1943. Reor 1962
~eidenstitker, E.G. Low Ci% High City. NRN York: Knopf, 1983
4103 Japanese 1A
No. of hours per week: six hours
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
This is a subject designed to introduce students to the
Japanese language, and training is provided in language
patterns and grammar, writing, conversation, listening and
comprehension, Films, slides and a variety of taped materials
are used extensively throughout the course. As a further aid,
taped cassettes of each lesson can be purchased. It is highly
recommended that students enrolled in this subject also
enrol for NlO2, offered in both semesters.
Textbooks
Machida, T. Introduction to Japanese Writing. Melbourne: Swinburne
Press, 1982
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Reading and Writing. Vols.
1-3, Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Dialogues - Aural
Comprehension, Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1985
Skoutarides, A. and Machida. T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. Val. 1,
Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1985
References
M~zutani, 0. and N. Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1 and 2, Tokyo: Japan
Times. 1977
Skoutarides, A. and Peters, G. (eds.) Nihongo Dictionary. E-I; I-E; For
Japanese I. Melbourne: Swinburne Press. 1987
A1104 Japanese 1B
Equivalent value two semester subjects
No. of hours per week: six hours
Prerequisite: AJ 103 or approved equivalent
Assessment: continuous
This subject is a continuation of AJ103.
Textbooks
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Reading and Writing. Vols.
4 and 5, Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1988
Machida, T. and Skoutarides, A. Nihongo, Oialogues - Aural
Comprehension. Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1985
Skoutarides. A. and Machida, T. Nihongo, Grammar Notes. Vol. 2.
Melbourne: Swinburne Press, 1985
Reference
Mizutani, 0. and N. Nihongo Notes. Vols. 1 and 2, Tokyo: Japan
Times. 1977
AJ105 Advanced Japanese 1A
No. of hours per week: six hours
Prerequisite: VCE Japanese or approved
equivalent
Assessrnent: continuous
Subject aims and description
This subject consolidates students knowledge of basic
grammar and extends the range of grammar patterns,