●本授業の目的およびねらい
This class reviews classic writings on Japanese society and culture, providing a perspective from which to better understand contemporary Japanese social issues. Student understanding will develop by mixing an academic base with hands-on experience in Japanese cultural events and practices. Investigating in depth a particular area of interest will culminate in a final presentation and report.
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●履修条件あるいは関連する科目等
Japanese anthropology, cultural studies, sociology,education, history, politics, economics, aesthetics
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●授業内容
Class 1 Introduction
Class 2 What is Culture
Class 3 What is Society
Class 4 Ritual and the Matsuri community
Class 5 Shinto, Buddhism, and the Festival
Class 6 Japanese Society of Nakane Chie
Class 7 Space – notion of space and time
Class 8 City Shrine and its function in society
Class 9 The idea of Amae by Takeo Doi
Class 10 Amae Continues – exploring terms
Class 11 The Japanese “self” and school and society
Class 12 Presentaion prep
Class 13 Presentations prep
Class 14 Presentations
Class 15 Final Papers due
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●成績評価の方法
Class participation 30%, Group participation 35%, Final Paper 35%
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●教科書
To be announced first day of class; reading materials (copied articles) available from NUPACE office
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●参考書
To be announced first day of class; reading materials (copied articles) available from NUPACE office
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●注意事項
This is a general introduction to contemporary Japanese issues. No previous expertise with Japanese culture and society is required but interest in the subject and in basic field research is beneficial.
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●本授業に関する参照Webページ
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●担当者からの言葉(Webページのみ表示)
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