ESOPExchange Students from Overseas Program
ECN300LF(経済学 / Economics 300)ESOP:日本のモノづくりと世界経済Japanese Goods and the Global Economy
Julia YONGUE
授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | ESOPExchange Students from Overseas Program |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2024 |
授業コードClass code | A8523 |
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 | 木3/Thu.3 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
教室名称Classroom name | BT0503 |
配当年次Grade | |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)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 |
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授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
The main objectives of this course are to examine the origin and evolution of a wide array of ordinary Japanese goods and to trace their connections to the global economy. Though the study of commonplace Japanese goods, students will analyze the influence of consumerism on culture, business, and society both inside Japan and around the world.
到達目標Goal
The goals of this course are (1) To explore the origin and evolution of a wide array of ordinary Japanese goods ranging from ramen and cameras to cosmetics and anime, and (2) to trace their connections to the global economy and consumerism in Japan and other parts of the world. By following the 'journey' of Japanese goods through time and space, students will learn some features of Japanese goods and discuss their impact on culture, business, and society.
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. )
Interactive lectures, discussions, and a guided museum visit provide students with knowledge of the key concepts covered in the course.
*The course incorporates 'active learning,' whereby students will select/design a fieldwork project related to the course themes and present their findings in class at the end of the semester.
*Feedback on assignments/tests during office hours and/or during class.
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
あり / Yes
授業計画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 to the course and key terms
Explanation of the course and its themes/goals
2[対面/face to face]:Rice cookers
Changing lifestyles during the high growth period
3[対面/face to face]:Ramen and instant cup noodles
The Westernization of the Japanese diet
4[対面/face to face]:Coffee and coffee shops
Japan's connection to the global coffee industry
5[対面/face to face]:Japanese green tea
The evolving image of Japanese goods
6[対面/face to face]:Wrap up and discussion
Comparing global and local marketing strategies for Japanese goods
7[対面/face to face]:Cosmetics
The homogenization of beauty and the globalization of the beauty industry
8[対面/face to face]:Cameras
The role of the camera industry in changing the image of Japanese goods
9[対面/face to face]:Field trip
Camera Museum visit
10[対面/face to face]:Pokemon and Cool Japan
Culture (soft power) as a vector for globalization
11[対面/face to face]:Sports and Japanese athletes
Japanese athletes as objects of consumerism
12[対面/face to face]:Presentations and discussion
Small group presentations
13[対面/face to face]:Presentations and discussion
Small group presentations
14[対面/face to face]:Review and final wrap up
Discussion of Japanese goods and the global economy
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 are expected to do the reading assignments each week. Their final projects will require preparation, such as group discussions and field work outside of class. The average study time outside of class per week is at least 4 hours.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
There is no textbook for this class. Reading materials and PPTs used in class will be provided on Hoppii.
参考書References
Selected references:
*Pierre-Yves Donzé and Julia Yongue, Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship: a history of business from the Tokugawa era to the present, Oxford University Press, 2024.
*Pietra Rivoli, The travels of a t-shirt in the global economy: an economist examines the markets, power, and politics of world trade, Wiley, 2014.
*Thomas Friedman, The Lexus and the olive tree: understanding globalization, Picador, 2012.
*Geoffrey Jones, Entrepreneurship and multinationals: global business and the making of the modern world, Edward Elgar, 2013.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
(1) Participation: taking part in class discussions; assignments; museum visits (30%).
(2) Group work: presenting and leading a discussion based on the reading assignment (20%)
(2) Final project (50%): group presentation and individual report, based on the presentation.
Students are expected to attend all of the classes and to be on time.
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
N/A. Students are welcome to make requests or voice complaints and concerns at any time during the semester.