| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36450:Liberal Arts Seminar (20) § 36451:Theme Study (20) | 2023 | Fall | Wed5 | College Of Law,College Of Economics,College Of Business Administration,College Of Social Sciences,College Of International Relations,College Of Policy Science,College Of Letters,College of Image Arts and Sciences,College of Comprehensive Psychology,College of Science and Engineering,College of Gastronomy Management,College of Information Science and Engineering,College of Life Sciences,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,College of Sport and Health Science (tentative name) | KONDO YUKIE | 2 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
*Important
In this seminar, we will learn about religious and cultural concepts and practice in Japanese and translating them into English.
Therefore, a certain level of understanding of both Japanese and English is required.
*注意
このゼミでは日本の文化や宗教に関するレクチャーを日本語で聞いて、英語で伝えるという練習があります。
そのため、日本語と英語の両方をある程度理解する必要があります。
In this seminar, you will present “Kyoto on My Mind” in the form of a video.
When we describe Japanese religions and culture in English, literal translations may not be sufficient to achieve real comprehension. For example, "yaoyorozu no kami" can be translated as “eight million gods,” but to convey the true meaning of this phrase, it is necessary to explain the history and culture behind it.
In this seminar, we will focus on Kyoto and pursue our own points of interest. Seigen Mori, Assistant Steward and Priest of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, will give a lecture on Kiyomizu-dera Temple, in which you will explore points of particular interest. You will then discuss and experiment with your ideas on how to explain these points in English.
As your course project, you will create your own "Kyoto on My Mind" video.
Since you are studying at Ritsumeikan University, take this opportunity to discover Kyoto, the city where Ritsumeikan University was founded, with your own eyes by doing your own project!
このゼミでは、あなたの心で捉えた京都をコンテンツとし、動画の形式で発信します。
英語で日本の宗教や文化を英語で伝えようとする際、単に日本語をそのまま英語に翻訳するだけでは、その真髄が伝わらないことがあります。例えば「八百万の神」をそのままEight million godsと訳しても間違いではありませんが、その心を伝えるには、言葉が生み出された歴史や文化を理解し、説明する必要があるでしょう。
このゼミでは、今回は京都を切り口に日本の文化や宗教を捉え、自分の興味・関心を持つ点を追求します。そして、英語で説明するにはどうすればよいかを自分なりに考え、伝えることを練習します。その中で、清水寺執事補の森清顕さんをお招きし、清水寺に関するレクチャーを受け、日本の宗教について理解を深めます。
最終プロジェクトとして、自分だけの「京都」（Kyoto on My Mind）をコンテンツにし、動画の形式で発信します。
この機会に立命館が創立された京都を自分の目で見直し、解釈し、動画で発信してみましょう！
Student Attainment Objectives
To be able to communicate your understanding of Japanese religion and culture in English to an audience with no background knowledge.
2. Acquiring skills for producing in video format
To understand the necessary steps and components for creating academic video content.
To be able to convey ideas through videos.
3. Kaizen through collaboration
To be able to exchange feedback to allow you to independently improve your work.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction |
course outline, objectives |
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| 2 | What is “Kyoto on My Mind”? |
diversity, background, viewpoint, experience |
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| 3 | Self-promotion |
self-promotion, presentation, feedback
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| 4 | My Kyoto from the inside |
religion, culture, presentation, discussion |
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| 5 | My Kyoto from the outside |
religion, culture, presentation, discussion |
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| 6 | Understanding and interpreting Japanese religion and culture 01 |
Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple, religion, culture, interpretation |
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| 7 | Understanding and interpreting Japanese religion and culture 02 |
Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple, religion, culture, interpretation |
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| 8 | Learning about Japanese religion and culture 2 "Kiyomizu Temple” |
Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple, religion, culture, interpretation |
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| 9 | Reflection |
review, reflection, discussion |
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| 10 | Sharing our thoughts on Japanese religion and culture |
Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple, religion, culture, interpretation
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| 11 | Guidance on creating videos |
video, movie, project, presentation, discussion |
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| 12 | Creating our videos |
video, movie, project, presentation, discussion |
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| 13 | Developing our videos |
video, movie, project, presentation, discussion |
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| 14 | Final presentations |
video, movie, project, presentation, discussion
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| 15 | Review |
review, reflection, discussion |
Class Format
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.
Online classes
We will use Zoom (Meeting APP) and Slack (Communication APP).
*The Liberal Arts Seminar will be offered online for a total of 15 sessions.
Students may take the course from any environment where they can concentrate and participate in class.
Classrooms are prepared only at the campus where the person in charge of the class belongs.
You will need to bring your own PC and earphones if you choose to take the course in the classroom.
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Class participation and contribution (50%), presentations, videos (30%), and portfolio (20%) |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
This class is open for the students with the following English ability :a TOEFL ITP®test score between 400 and 480, a TOEFL iBT®test score between 32 and 55, a TOEIC®test score between 380 and 580, an IELTS score between 4.5 and 5.0, or equivalent
＊TOEIC®, TOEFL®はEducational Testing Service(ETS)の登録商標です。
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
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