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SOC300LF(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Families and Sexualities in Japan

Hazuki KANEKO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2024
Class code A8503
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火4/Tue.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name BT0502
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes
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 explores family lives and related issues in contemporary Japanese society through the lens of sexuality. A wide range of topics will be covered, such as changing family patterns, gender roles, marriage and procreation practices, marriage migration, intimate partner violence, and so on. Same-sex and cross-border families will also be discussed in this course.

Goal

Through the course, students will learn how family life and sexuality are experienced and organized in contemporary Japanese society. Students will become familiar with basic theories and concepts to discuss their opinions and develop critical thinking skills to question norms and assumptions pertaining to gender and sexuality.

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. )

The course will be taught through lectures and audio-visual materials. In addition, students will give presentations, prepare for and participate in group discussions and write reflection papers. Feedback is given orally in class after discussion and presentation. Comments are also given in a written form to written assignments submitted.

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: What is sociology of the family? What is sexuality studies?; Details of the course structure

2.[対面/face to face]:Basic concepts and theories

Students will learn basic concepts and theories commonly used in the sociology of family and sexuality.

3[対面/face to face]:Sex, dating, and courtship

Changing expectations, norms, and practices before marriage.

4[対面/face to face]:Marriage and having children (1)

Institution of marriage; demographic trends, konkatsu.

5[対面/face to face]:Marriage and having children (2)

No kids? A stigma for having no children

6[対面/face to face]:Student presentation (Group 1)

Student presentations pertain to dating, courtship, and marriage. In-class discussions.

7[対面/face to face]:Lives of married couples (1)

Relationship between husband and wife; Housewives and motherhood; “Work-family balance”

8[対面/face to face]:Lives of married couples (2)

Common issues in marriage: sexless and intimate partner violence

9[対面/face to face]:Student presentation (Group 2)

Student presentations pertain to the lives of married couples. In-class discussion.

10[対面/face to face]:Koseki system and variation in/alternatives to "the family”

Koseki System; Divorce; Lone-parent families; Cohabiting couples.

11 [対面/face to face]:Cross-border families

Love across borders and related issues, the sex industry, and gender inequality.

12[対面/face to face]:Queer families

Same-sex couples, lesbians and gay men's lives

13 [対面/face to face]:Student presentation (Group 3)

Student presentations pertain to variations in the family. In-class discussion.

14[対面/face to face]:Recap: What is the family?

Revisiting concepts and theories, Tips for taking the final exam.

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

Complete all assigned readings before attending each class is recommended. The average study time outside of class would be about 4 hours per week. Questions for reflection papers and take-home exams are based on the readings covered in the course.

Textbooks

Handouts and reading materials will be provided by the instructor. Students can download course materials on Hoppi.

References

None

Grading criteria

Attendance 10%
In-class discussion participation: 20%
Presentation: 20%
Reflection paper: 20%
Final exam: 30%

Changes following student comments

I will continue to incorporate class and/or group discussions whenever appropriate.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Access to the internet and computer for downloading and viewing course materials and submitting reaction papers, presentation slides, and final exams. Hoppi will be used.

Others

Students are required to inform the instructor if they are going to absent for one of these cases such as medical reasons, job interviews, family emergency, and other circumstances. Students with special needs should contact the instructor as early as possible.
In addition, the classroom is an academic community. This means both instructor and students alike have obligation to respect each other’s points of view and maintain a critical and yet open mind. To this end, all members of the community will preserve the rights and dignity of every individual.