Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
54659:[2025 Fall]Lectures(Advanced Ⅸ)(WB) 2025 Fall Fri3 College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences NAGATA AKIKO 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

Seminar Room H342

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course examines key aspects of Japanese society and culture through films. This course will be based on lectures and class discussions. The lectures will introduce important concepts about the assigned films, and the discussions are designed for students to share and debate diverse themes to gain a more profound understanding of the films. Students are expected to listen to lectures and participate in class discussions. By examining post-war films, students will gain analytical skills to examine key aspects of Japanese society and culture. The class will be conducted in English. All films will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles. Class will be conducted Face to Face.

Student Attainment Objectives

This course aims to
- Develop critical thinking skills by examining film as cultural text.
- Improve English communication skills by engaging in discussions, group activities, and presentations.
- Develop the ability to analyze films and construct arguments through writing assignments.
- Deepen understanding of Japanese culture and history through depiction in films.
- Recognize significant directors and key films in Japan.

Recommended Preparatory Course

【Stage 3】This class is open for the students with the following English ability: a TOEFL ITP®test score between 480 and 530, a TOEFL iBT®test score between 55 and 71, a TOEIC®test score between 580 and 630, an IELTS score above 5.0, or equivalent.
＊TOEIC®, TOEFL®はEducational Testing Service(ETS)の登録商標です。

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
Week 1

Introduction

[Face-to-Face Class] Ice Breaking, Class Activity

【+R-Jugyo】For the details, refer to manaba +R

Week 2 - 3

Film (1) Godzilla

[Face-to-Face Class] Destruction and Rebirth

Week 4 - 5

Film (2) Grave of the Fireflies

[Face-to-Face Class] War and Sacrifice

Week 6 - 7

Film (3) The Face of Jizo

[Face-to-Face Class] Grief and Resilience

Week 8 - 9

Film (4) The Seven Samurai

[Face-to-Face Class] Collectiveness and Unity

Week 10 - 11

Film (5) Tokyo Story

[Face-to-Face Class] Tradition and Modernity

Week 12 - 13

Group Presentation

[Face-to-Face Class] Presentation

Week 14

Wrap Up

[Face-to-Face Class] Course Review, Class Activity

Class Format

・+R(VOD) will be conducted Online (On-Demand).
・ For [Week 1 to Week 14] - Face to Face Class.

Recommendations for Private Study

Each week, students will be expected to review the content of the class and watch films mentioned during the lecture.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

- 30%: Class Participation
- 30%: Class Assignment (In-class Assignment and Homework) & Final Report
- 40%: Presentation (Preparation & Presentation)

- Students who do not show up for a presentation or do not submit assignments on time in class will receive a 0 for those criteria.
- Students who are absent for 1/3 or more of the total number of class sessions will not be evaluated.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Prepare and review the lessons thoroughly, and actively engage in conversations with your classmates. Students have to hand in assignments on time.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook is required.

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)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

Students who are absent for 1/3 or more of the total number of class sessions will not be evaluated.
Students may need to watch an assigned film on their own time for a specific assignment.
This syllabus is subject to change depending on the circumstances. Any changes will be announced in class.
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