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PHL100CA(哲学 / Philosophy 100)
Japanese Culture A

Vicky Ann RICHINGS

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Economics
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Year 2024
Class code K5181
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火3/Tue.3
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name 315
Grade 1
Credit(s) 2
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Global Open Program
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Learning for the Future CP
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
カテゴリー(2015年度以前入学生) 総合教育科目
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Outline and objectives

This course is an introduction to Japanese Culture Studies and aims to familiarize students with cultural ideologies that have helped shape contemporary Japanese culture. In the spring course, we will explore core aspects of the Japanese cultural landscape and identity by examining a variety of texts related to Japanese culture, including concepts such as religion, cultural values, and behavior patterns.

Goal

Through this course, students will be able to:
1. gain knowledge related to the field of Japanese Culture Studies (Nihonbunkaron).
2. understand basic concepts and characteristics of Japanese culture.
3. explore and relativize their background knowledge of Japanese culture from different perspectives.

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

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP3」「DP4」に関連

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. )

Classes consist of lecture sessions, discussions, and group work.
There will be weekly in-class tasks and assignments which should be submitted by the time specified. At the end of the course, students will give presentations.
Students are expected to submit all assignments by the set deadlines and be familiar with each class schedule. Late submission will incur a penalty and a grade reduction.
Feedback will be conducted through Hoppii and/or during class.

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]:Orientation

Course guidance and introductions

2[オンライン/online]:General overview

Approaches to Japanese culture and Western influences

3[対面/face to face]:Religion (1)

Shinto and Buddhism

4[オンライン/online]:Religion (2)

Spiritualism and aesthetics

5[対面/face to face]:Cultural values (1)

Discipline and ways of learning

6[オンライン/online]:Cultural values (2)

Bushido

7[対面/face to face]:Cultural values (3)

Social hierarchy

8[オンライン/online]:Behavior patterns (1)

Human relationships

9[対面/face to face]:Behavior patterns (2)

Social virtues

10[オンライン/online]:Behavior patterns (3)

Language and communication styles

11[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Group 1

12[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Group 2

13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Group 3

14[オンライン/online]:Review

Feedback and review of the spring course

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

Students must be willing to participate actively throughout the semester. They should also submit weekly reports and assignments on time. The average study time for this class is 4 hours.

Textbooks

Roger J. Davies & Osamu Ikeno, The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture, Tuttle Publishing, 2002.

References

Michiko Yusa, The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Contemporary Japanese Philosophy, Bloomsbury USA Academic, 2018.
Yoshio Sugimoto, The Cambridge Companion to Modern Japanese Culture, Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Grading criteria

Students will be assessed on their active participation throughout the semester.
Attendance and class contribution 30%, weekly response papers 40%, final presentation 30%.
-Students are expected to attend all classes and check changes in the schedule.
-Students are responsible for meeting all deadlines as set by the course instructor.
-Assignments will not be accepted for evaluation if submitted more than seven working days late.
-More than four absences will result in a failing grade.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Others

The class schedule is subject to change. Changes to the schedule will be announced in advance.
Students should be confident to read, write, and communicate in English at an advanced level.
The recommended English proficiency level for this course is as follows:
CEFF: B2 or higher
Eiken: Pre-2 or higher
IELTS: 5 or higher