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MAN300LF(経営学 / Management 300)
Japanese Capitalism and Entrepreneurship

Julia YONGUE

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Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2022
Class code A8502
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
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

To explore (1) the specific features of Japanese capitalism and how it changed over time, (2) the formation and evolution of Japanese business, and (3) the role of entrepreneurs and innovation in the development process.

Goal

(1) To discuss and define capitalism in the Japanese context and (2) to acquaint students with the characteristics of Japanese business and the actors (entrepreneurs, policy-makers, consumers) involved in its development.

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. )

Interactive lectures, discussions, and a guided museum visit designed to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the key concepts covered in the course.
*The course also incorporates an 'active learning' element, whereby students will 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.
*Note: The course may be held online or modified due to the pandemic.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:オンライン/online

※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[オンライン/online]:Introduction to the course

What is capitalism? How have entrepreneurship and innovation contributed to Japanese business development?

2[オンライン/online]:Roots of Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion of the Tokugawa Period and some basic features of Japanese business

3[オンライン/online]:Early development of Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the Meiji period

4[オンライン/online]:The growth of industrial capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the Taisho period

5[オンライン/online]:Field trip

Guided tour of the Showa National Museum during class (or a class)

6[オンライン/online]:Wartime capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the war and occupation periods

7[オンライン/online]:Review and group discussion

Wrap up and group discussion of final project

8[オンライン/online]:Rebirth of Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the High Economic Growth period

9[オンライン/online]:Communitarian capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the Stable Growth Period

10[オンライン/online]:Financial Capitalism and entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the bubble economy period and early aftermath

11[オンライン/online]:Reassessing Japanese capitalism/entrepreneurship

Lecture and discussion on the lost decade(s); Abenomics and beyond

12[オンライン/online]:Contextualizing Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Small group presentations

13[オンライン/online]:Contextualizing Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Small group presentations

14[オンライン/online]:Review and final wrap up

Reassessing Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

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 outside of class, such as group discussions and field work. The average study time outside of class is 2 to 3 hours per week.

Textbooks

There is no textbook for this class. Reading materials and PPTs used in class will be provided via Hoppii.

References

Selected references:
(1) History of capitalism literature
e.g., Jürgen Kocka, Capitalism A Short History, Princeton UP (2016).
Varieties of capitalism literature:
e.g., Michael A, Witt and Gordon Redding, Asian Business Systems: institutional comparison, clusters and implications for varieties of capitalism and business systems theories, Socio-Economic Review (2013)
(2) General histories would be helpful to students who have never studied about Japan:
e.g., Andrew Gordon, A modern history of Japan from Tokugawa times to the present, Oxford University Press, 2008.

Grading criteria

(1) Participation: taking an active part in class discussions; museum visits; reflection papers (30%).
(2) Group work: presenting and leading a discussion based on the reading assignment (20%)
(2) Final project (50%): group presentation and final report, based on the presentation.
Students are expected to attend all of the classes and to be on time. Should the class be held via zoom, students should keep their video camera on at all times, unless doing so would compromise their internet reception.

Changes following student comments

N/A. Students are welcome to make requests or voice complaints and concerns at any time during the semester.

Others

No prior knowledge of Japanese history or business is necessary, though preferable. Anyone is welcome to take this course!