IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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教養ゼミⅡ(Liberal Arts Seminar Ⅱ)

James LASSEGARD

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code F1982
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 2-4
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 General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Global Open Program/グローバルオープン科目
Faculty Sponsored Department

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Outline and objectives

This intermediate to advanced course examines various aspects of Japanese society (education, economy, immigrants, etc.) using mostly materials written by non-Japanese writers. The purpose of the course is to enable students to think deeply about important societal issues that affect them and to give students the opportunity to discuss them in English.

Goal

Students will be able to improve their academic speaking and writing skills as a result of participation in this course.

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 is conducted entirely in English. English readings (newspaper articles, etc) from mostly foreign writers will be assigned prior to every class. Class sessions will include lecture,small and big group discussions, occasional debates and final presentations by students.Readings and topics may change somewhat based on the preference and convenience of class members.
Course feedback will be provided in class and on written assignments, as well as through Google Classroom or another system. Students may correspond with the instructor via e-mail.

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: How to affect societal change with creation and revision of policy

Reading and discussion

2[対面/face to face]:How Japan is viewed overseas

Reading and discussion

3[対面/face to face]:Japan as viewed overseas (II)

Reading, video, & discussion

4[対面/face to face]:Nationalism in Japan: defining xenophobia

Reading,discussion & debate

5[対面/face to face]:Nationalism in Japan(II): the so-called "insular" student

Reading, discussion & debate

6[対面/face to face]:The declining bithrate: youth trends in Japan

Midterm reflection paper due

7[対面/face to face]:Youth trends (II): the decline of marriage

Return midterm essay; lecture on improving writing

8[対面/face to face]:Japanese belief systems: Where do values come from?

Reading and discussion

9[対面/face to face]:Belief systems (II): Spiritulity and organized religion

Readings, discussion and debate

10[対面/face to face]:Death by Overwork: Made in Japan?

Lecture, readings, video & discussion

11[対面/face to face]:Overwork Suicide: A National Crisis

Reading, discussion & debate

12[対面/face to face]:Various topics

Students'individual presentations and class feedback

13[対面/face to face]:Is Japan's Economy getting worse? The Declinist Debate

Final papers(reports) due

14[対面/face to face]:Healthy life-work balance: A review

Return final reports & Semester Wrap up

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

Students must come prepared to class by doing the assigned readings, looking up unfamiliar vocabulary words, etc. Students are expected to already know how to write a simple essay,including paragraph writing,introduction, body and conclusion.
Approximately two hours each week will be necessary for out of class study time.

Textbooks

There is no textbook for this course. Instructor will provide reading materials each week.

References

Students should have a good English-Japanese dictionary, either paper or electronic and bring it to class.

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated on their understanding of the material as well as their ability to express themselves in both spoken and written English.
Class Participation: 30%
Midterm and Final Papers: 50%
Presentation: 20%
Attendance Policy: Students cannot be absent more than three times to earn credit for this course.

Changes following student comments

More opportunities for student debate will be incorporated into classroom activities.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Student should have a good dictionary and a file folder for keeping all class handouts and notes.

Others

Attendance is very important. Students who have more than 3 unexcused absences may not receive credit for this course. One additional excused absence may be permitted if proper verification is provided (for job hunting, etc).
Students should have some experience in writing essays or reports in English.
Students may enroll in this course only for fall semester if they wish.
International students (ESOP) are welcome to enroll in this course.
Students wishing to audit the course may do so with the permission of the instructor.