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

Julia YONGUE

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2023
Class code A8501
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name BT0504
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

The objective of this course is to explore the development of Japanese capitalism from the Edo period to the present and to learn about the roles of entrepreneurs and innovation in the process. A unique feature of the course is that students will gain practical knowledge outside the classroom through group fieldwork projects. This course is recommended to any student who wishes to work for a Japanese company after graduation.

Goal

The objective of this course is to explore the development of Japanese capitalism from the Edo period to the present and to learn about the roles of entrepreneurs and innovation in the process. A unique feature of the course is that students will gain practical knowledge outside the classroom through group fieldwork projects. This course is recommended to any student who wishes to work for a Japanese company after graduation.

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 methods include interactive lectures, group presentations and discussions, and one guided museum visit.
*The course incorporates an 'active learning' component whereby students design a fieldwork project related to the course themes and present their findings at the end of the semester.
*Feedback will be given in class or during office hours.
*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: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

Explanation of the goals and themes of the course

2[対面/face to face]:Roots of Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

Current features of Japanese business and connections to the Edo era

3[対面/face to face]:Emergence of Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship

The formation of modern businesses in the Meiji period

4[対面/face to face]:Industrial capitalism and entrepreneurship

Business in the Taishō period and WW1

5[対面/face to face]:Wartime capitalism and entrepreneurship

Business in the war and occupation periods

6[対面/face to face]:Field trip

Guided tour of the Showa National Museum during class

7[対面/face to face]:Review and group discussion

Wrap up and group discussion on final project

8[対面/face to face]:The formation of the Japanese Business System

Business in the high growth period and social change

9[対面/face to face]:Communitarian capitalism and entrepreneurship

Business in the stable growth period and social change

10[対面/face to face]:Financial capitalism and entrepreneurship

The bubble economy and its effects on business and society

11[対面/face to face]:Japanese capitalism and entrepreneurship in a period of (s)low growth

Business in the lost decades and Abenomics

12[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Group presentations on fieldwork

13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Group presentations on fieldwork

14[対面/face to face]:Presentations and assessment

Review and final wrap up

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

Students are expected to do all the reading assignments. Their final projects will require preparation outside of class, including group discussions and fieldwork. The average study time outside of class is at least 4 hours per week.

Textbooks

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

References

Selection of course-related references:
(1) History of capitalism literature:
e.g., Jürgen Kocka, Capitalism A Short History, Princeton UP (2016).
(2) 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)
(3) General histories would be helpful for those who have never taken a course on Japan:
e.g., Andrew Gordon, A modern history of Japan from Tokugawa times to the present, OUP, 2008.

Grading criteria

(1) Participation: taking an active role in class discussions; museum visit; reflection papers/assignments (30%).
(2) Group work: presenting and leading a discussion based on the reading assignment (20%)
(2) Final project (50%): group presentation and final (individual) 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 must 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 to enroll in this course. Anyone is welcome to join!