Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15069:IR18‐CA301 Bridge to International Studies IV (R) § 15070:IR-CA301 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅳ(R) 2023 Spring Thu3 College　Of　International　Relations SAEKI CHIZURU 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS201

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course examines Western perceptions of Japanese culture and tradition. In other words, we analyze how westerners have seen and imagined Japanese society and unique cultural traditions compared with western culture. As course materials, we use English fiction, film, and articles.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will acquire
Reading and Writing skill
Expand vocabulary
English conversation/discussion skill including listening and speaking

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

Introduction
chapter 1

2

Imperial garden

chapter 2
What is Samurai?

3

Basho

chapter 3

4

Sushi and Sumo

Chapter 4
History of Sumo, Kabuki, and Bunraku

5

An Excellent Student?

Chapter 5

6

Life of Basho

chapter 6
Basho's life and his living style

7

Fire at Edo

chapter 7
Fire at Edo

8

Myth of Cloud Dragon

chapter 8
Cloud Dragon

9

Edo Culture

chapter 9
Edo castle and Imperial garden

10

Japanese Culture and Tradition I

What is Zen?

11

Japanese Culture and Tradition II

Martial Arts

12

Japanese Culture and Tradition III

Tea culture

13

Contemporary Culture of Today's Japan

Language
Americanization
Japanese Identity

research paper writings

14

presentations

15

presentations

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to do research and prepare for their presentations on the weekly assigned topics.

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

papers 40%
weekly assignments 50%
Participation 10%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students who fail to submit weekly written responses will be penalized for lack of participation

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Dragon of the Red Dawn Mary Pope Osborne Random House 978-0-375-83728-9

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbook every time.

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

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