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SOS300LF(その他の社会科学 / Social science 300)
Japanese Youth and Popular Culture

Sayako ONO

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Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2022
Class code A8525
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade
Credit(s) 2
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Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium

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Outline and objectives

This course uses an anthropological perspective to examine various aspects of Japanese youth and popular culture that have attracted local / global attention. Students should relate their readings to their everyday experiences throughout the course.

Goal

By the end of the course, students should be able to critically engage with English language scholarship on topics related to Japanese youth and popular culture; they will also gain a nuanced understanding of key aspects of Japanese youth and popular culture.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

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. )

This course will be taught through short lectures, group discussions and video analysis. Students are expected to read the assigned readings and discuss related topics in class on a weekly basis. They will also make a presentation and write a report on a topic covered in class. Comments in the reaction paper will be introduced in class and used to deepen our discussions.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※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。

1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Introduction to the course and to the anthropological perspective on youth popular culture

2[対面/face to face]:Gender equity in Japan

Lecture on gendered division of labour in the workplace and at home

3[対面/face to face]:Gender and sexuality in pop culture

Lecture on gendered and sexualised images in the media and music industry

4[対面/face to face]:What is 'kawaii’?

Defining otaku and kawaii culture

5[対面/face to face]:Popular music I

Examining female idols and shojo

6[対面/face to face]:Popular music II

Examining male idols and shonen

7[対面/face to face]:Lolicon culture

Examining child pornography in pop culture

8[対面/face to face]:Subculture music

Examining Japanese music subcultures (e.g. Rock, hip hop)

9[対面/face to face]:Fashion I

Examining gender identity in fashion culture (e.g. crossdressing)

10[対面/face to face]:Fashion II

Examining gender identity in fashion culture (e.g. gender neutral fashion)

11[対面/face to face]:Media I

Examining gender roles in films/TV dramas

12[対面/face to face]:Media II

Examining body image on social media

13[対面/face to face]:Theatre performances

Examining theatre performances in Japan (e.g. Takarazuka, geisha)

14[対面/face to face]:Summing up

Discussion of gender representations in pop culture

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

1.The instructor will provide a weekly discussion question. Students must answer the question based on the required readings and submit their answer via Hosei Learning Management System to each class. These questions will be used for student-led discussions in class.
2.Students will be also expected to spend a significant amount of time outside of class preparing to make a presentation and writing a report on a topic covered in class.
The average study time outside of class per week would be roughly 4 hours.

Textbooks

All readings will be distributed by the instructor.

References

Steger, B., Koch, A. & Tso, C. 2020. Beyond Kawaii : Studying Japanese Femininities at Cambridge, Zurich: Lit Verlag.

Grading criteria

Contribution to class discussions (25%)
Weekly assignments (25%)
Making a presentation (25%)
Writing a report (25%)

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

Hosei Learning Management System(授業⽀援システム)will be used: https://hoppii.hosei.ac.jp/portal

Others

You should attend the first class if you are interested in the course.