| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50978:General Education Course Ⅱ (P) | 2024 | Spring | Fri4 | College Of Policy Science | HICKS KIMBERLEY ANNE | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
This course examines how the arts [music, painting, literature, etc.] are influential expressions and reflections of societies. How we express and create cultural products are being challenged and enhanced by changing values and technologies. The focus of this course is to explore issues related to creativity and authorship, commodification, representation, globalization, diplomacy, controversy, protectionism, and appropriation. We examine these concepts through the lens of the arts and related policies. The course will utilize lots of examples of the arts and music.
Student Attainment Objectives
-Identify the ways in which music and art functions in society
-Broaden your perspectives and knowledge of the arts
-Examine the influence of the arts as expressions and reflections of our times
-Improve critical, logical and creative thinking; reading skills
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 |
Introduction to course; more detailed syllabus given in first class.
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Critical nature of the arts |
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| 2 | What are musical identities, and why are they important? |
National Anthems
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| 3 | Globalization of culture |
Swiftonomics, world music |
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| 4 | Commodification of Culture |
soft power |
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| 5 | Cultural Policies |
Protectionism versus laissez-faire |
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| 6 | Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation |
What's the difference? |
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| 7 | Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation |
Commodification of diversity |
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| 8 | Student Presentations |
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| 9 | Art as an expression and reflection of values |
Public art, social art, controversies in the arts |
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| 10 | Expressions of diversity through art |
Gendered art, alternative art, indigenous art, ethnic art |
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| 11 | Social cohesion and community through arts |
Graffiti, street art |
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| 12 | AI and the future of creativity: Cultural Policies |
Prompt Engineering- Interacting with AI |
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| 13 | AI and the future of creativity |
Creating with AI |
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| 14 | AI and the future of creativity |
Our humanity and AI |
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| 15 | Student Presentations |
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Class Format
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.
* In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.
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 | • Short weekly preparation assignments
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
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
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html