| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50555:[2025 Fall]General Education Course Ⅰ (P) | 2025 | Fall | Thu4 | College Of Policy Science | TABAYASHI YO | 2 |
Campus
OIC
Class Venue
B276
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
This course will be conducted in English.
The course will explore basic characteristics of Japanese society and culture through reading Japanese literature and/or watching films translated/subtitled in English. Students will be required to participate actively in-class activities. We will look at various social/cultural phenomena and their backgrounds expressed in modern and contemporary Japanese works to consider if there are uniquely Japanese characteristics or not. Students are encouraged as well to discover what is common among other societies/cultures, not peculiar to Japan alone. Through their own choice of literature from their native culture, students will have an opportunity to present some aspects of their own society.
Japanese students who are interested in Japanese society and communicating with international students are also welcome.
The course will explore basic characteristics of Japanese society and culture through reading Japanese literature and/or watching films translated/subtitled in English. Students will be required to participate actively in-class activities. We will look at various social/cultural phenomena and their backgrounds expressed in modern and contemporary Japanese works to consider if there are uniquely Japanese characteristics or not. Students are encouraged as well to discover what is common among other societies/cultures, not peculiar to Japan alone. Through their own choice of literature from their native culture, students will have an opportunity to present some aspects of their own society.
Japanese students who are interested in Japanese society and communicating with international students are also welcome.
Student Attainment Objectives
To have a deeper understanding of Japanese society and culture.
To activate the acquired knowledge by discussing, writing, and making presentations.
To increase the awareness of the connection between society and policy science.
To activate the acquired knowledge by discussing, writing, and making presentations.
To increase the awareness of the connection between society and policy science.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction and course outline |
【＋R class】The details are to given on manaba＋R or the first class meeting. |
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| 2〜4 | Knowing Japan through films |
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| 5〜9 | Knowing Japan through literature |
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| 10〜13 | Tell your society through literature |
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| 14 | Wrap-up session |
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Class Format
We will basically have in-person classes unless otherwise notified.
The university rule reads:
-Face-to-face classes will be offered for more than nine class meetings.
-Live-stream video media classes will be offered for less than six class meetings.
The university rule reads:
-Face-to-face classes will be offered for more than nine class meetings.
-Live-stream video media classes will be offered for less than six class meetings.
Recommendations for Private Study
This course will be conducted in a seminar style. It will mainly consist of brief lectures, presentations, and discussion. You are expected to read works assigned in advance and actively participate in various activities in and outside of the class.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | The evaluation will be based on assignments, presentations, a term paper, contribution to the class, etc. as a whole. Details are to be announced in class. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
This course will be conducted in English.
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Interest in Japanese culture/literature and proficiency in English are required, and computer literacy is preferable. Most communication out of class will be conducted via manaba+R, the official course tool.
This class would be diverse with members from various cultures. Respect each other and mingle with students from other cultures as much as possible.
This class would be diverse with members from various cultures. Respect each other and mingle with students from other cultures as much as possible.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reading material will be informed in the first class meeting.
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
To be informed when needed.
Web Pages for Reference
To be informed when needed.
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
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