SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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ARS200HA
Asian Societies and Japan

Kohtaro ITO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3512
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
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 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (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
Category 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
日本社会とサステイナビリティ/Japan & Sustainability

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Outline and objectives

In this lecture, we will learn about the society, culture, and politics of the rapidly developing Asian region from various perspectives. Furthermore, after classifying Asia by region, we will deepen our understanding of the relationship between Japan and each region of Asia. You will also learn how the world's major powers are building relations with Asian countries in the face of the growing US-China conflict.

Goal

(1) Understand the diversity of politics, society and culture in Asia.
(2) Deepen understanding of the relationship between Asia and Japan from various perspectives.
(3) Learn about the relationship between today's world and Asia by studying the history of Asia.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies, "DP2" is related

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 consists of lectures, discussions, and students presentations including writing papers.

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。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Overview of this lecture

Week 2[対面/face to face]:What is ‘Asia? Geographical and historical features

Think about the geographical concept of Asia.

Week 3[対面/face to face]:What is ‘Asia? Cultural features

Looking back on the history of Asia as a whole.

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Northeast Asian Countries’ History and Society

Look back on the history of Northeast Asian countries and understand the characteristics of society.

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Relations between Northeast Asian countries and Japan

Issues with China, North Korea, and South Korea

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Southeast Asian Countries’ History and Society

Look back on the history of Southeast Asian countries and understand the characteristics of society.

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Relations between Southeast Asian countries and Japan

China's expansion into the ocean and expansion of economic influence

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Southwest Asian Countries’ History and Society

Look back on the history of Southwest Asian countries and understand the characteristics of society.

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Relations between Southwest Asian countries and Japan

Increasing China’s influence and Japanese diplomacy

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Central Asian Countries’ History and Society

Look back on the history of Central Asian countries and understand the characteristics of society

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Relations between Central Asian countries and Japan

Understand the relationship with Asian countries, which is the farthest from Japan.

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Relations between Asian countries and Oceania / Pacific countries

Impact of US-China conflict on relations between Asia and Oceania and Pacific countries

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Relations between Asian countries and European countries

US-China conflict and involvement of major European countries in the Indo-Pacific

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Summary / Overall Feedback

Reflections and final remarks

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Materials will be distributed in this lecture.
Use news search on the Internet for your pre-learning.

References

References will be introduced in this lecture.

Grading criteria

Attendance (30%), Presentation and Discussion (30%), Final report (40%)

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

No equipment is needed in this class.

Others

N/A