IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
SOC300HA(社会学 / Sociology 300)Japanese Society and Sustainability 1Japanese Society and Sustainability 1
佐伯 英子Eiko SAEKI
授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences) |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2021 |
授業コードClass code | C3502 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
旧科目名Previous Class title | |
開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 金4/Fri.4 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
教室名称Classroom name | |
配当年次Grade | 1~4 |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | |
他学部公開科目Open Program | |
他学部公開(履修条件等)Open Program (Notes) | |
グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修(履修条件等)Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
千代田コンソ単位互換提供(他大学向け)Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
カテゴリーCategory |
Advanced Courses/専門科目 Elective Courses/自由科目 Faculty of Sustainability Studies/人間環境学部開講科目 |
科目主催学部Faculty Sponsored Department | Sustainability Studies |
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授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
This course is designed to be an overview of contemporary Japanese society, with a focus on the issues surrounding diversity and social sustainability. Throughout the term, we explore how we can understand Japanese society, by using various sociological concepts and making international comparisons. By engaging with critical issues in contemporary Japan, we will explore the ways in which the society can achieve a sustainable system and culture both within the country as well as a member of the international community.
到達目標Goal
Through this class, you will be expected to critically engage with both scholarly discussions as well as media portraits on Japanese culture and society, and demonstrate your understanding through your assignments, individual project, and participation in class.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )
Each class consists of lecture, discussions, and other learning activities. Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System.
Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.
アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。
Week 1:Introduction
Overview of the course; What does it mean to study Japan from sociological perspectives?
Week 2:Brief history of post-WWII Japan
Development, challenges, and issues
Week 3:Sustainability and contemporary Japanese society
What is sustainability and what does it mean to make Japanese society more sustainable?
Week 4:Work, inequality, and poverty
How to measure inequality; historical changes; homelessness;
different types of employment and their impacts on people's life course
Week 5:Gender and sexuality 1
How we learn the norms of gender and sexuality; Paid and unpaid work
Week 6:Gender and Sexuality 2; Exam 1
Child poverty and unequal opportunities
Week 7:Diversity, marginality, and social coherence 1
What is multiculturalism?; myth of homogeneity; Burakumin
Week 8:Diversity, marginality, and social coherence 2
Okinawans and Ainu
Week 9:Diversity, marginality, and social coherence 3
Resident Koreans and Japanese Brazilians
Week 10:Diversity, marginality, and social coherence 4
Race politics in Japan; people with mixed roots; intersectionality
Week 11:Diversity, marginality, and social coherence 5
Disability
Week 12:Student presentations 1
Presentations on the individual project 1
Week 13:Student presentations 2
Presentations on the individual project 2
Week 14:Conclusion; Exam 2
Review of what we learned; what is next?
授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等)Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Students need to prepare for and review each session by using references and materials assigned in class and/or through course website. Students are expected to read assigned texts and to come to class fully prepared. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
Materials will be distributed in class.
参考書References
Sugimoto, Yoshio. 2014. An Introduction To Japanese Society. Fourth Edition. Cambridge University Press.
Other materials will be distributed in class.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Participation 30%; Exams 30%; Reading memos 20%; Assignments 20%
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
In addition to covering the materials for this course, I will continue to provide instructions for basic academic skills (e.g., research and writing).
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
We will be using the course website.
その他の重要事項Others
Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.