Ritsumeikan University Syllabus

Course Name	Year	Term	Period	Faculty / Graduate School	All Instructors	Credits
52654:Policy Studies 3 (EPS-A) (A) § 52655:Policy Science Special Lecture (EPS-A)(A)	2023	Spring	Fri4	College　Of　Policy　Science	GERRY YOKOTA	2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS453

Language

This class will be conducted primarily in English, with mutual support encouraged to establish an inclusive community.

Course Outline and Method

We will consider how various genres of popular culture influence public opinion, which in turn affects policy making. For the first half of the semester, we will work collectively with samples provided from a variety of genres, including music, anime, and movies, employing analytical tools from cultural theory. For the latter half, students will take the lead in the selection of works and analysis of their influence on political discourse.
This course is student-focused, with short introductory lectures followed by weekly pair and group work. This course is open to both PS and CRPS students.

Student Attainment Objectives

The aims of this course are to:
•Understand the concepts of gender, race, and class and how they intersect at both individual and social levels
•Understand the influence of mass media and popular culture on perceptions of gender, race, and class
•Improve critical, logical and creative thinking
•Improve academic communication skills in English
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[S(B2.2-C1)], [L(B2.2-C1], [W(B2.2-C1)]

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
	Week 1. Orientation
	Introduction to course goals, assignments and teaching methods.
	Week 2. Lecture: Gender, Race and Class in Contemporary American Music
	Demonstration of basic analytical methods using selected music videos.
	Week 3. Group Work
	Collaborative analysis of selected music videos, practicing use of analytical methods introduced in the previous week's lecture-demonstration.
	Week 4. Lecture: Gender, Race and Class in Anime
	Demonstration of additional analytical methods using selected music videos.
	Week 5. Group Work
	Collaborative analysis of selected anime trailers, practicing use of analytical methods introduced in the previous week's lecture-demonstration.
	Week 6. Lecture: Gender, Race and Class in Movies
	Demonstration of additional analytical methods using selected movie trailers.
	Week 7. Group Work
	Collaborative analysis of selected movie trailers, practicing use of analytical methods introduced in the previous week's lecture-demonstration.
	Week 8. Lecture: Nationalism and Militarism in Popular Culture
	Demonstration of additional analytical methods using selected music videos and anime and movie trailers.
	Week 9. Group Work
	Collaborative analysis of selected music videos and anime and movie trailers, practicing use of analytical methods introduced in the previous week's lecture-demonstration.
	Week 10. Final Presentation Design
	Exploration of media to showcase mastery of analytical skills and research questions.
	Week 11. Presentation Outline
	Focus on organization and structure.
	Week 12. PowerPoint Design
	Focus on visual rhetoric and accessibility issues.
	Week 13. Script
	Focus on coordinating speech and visuals.
	Week 14. Presentations
	Individual presentations.
	Week 15. Closure
	Q&A, feedback and reflection.

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.

BCPレベル1〜2 :対面授業8回以上、メディア授業7回以下
第1回目講義は、メディア授業となります(詳細はmanaba+Rコースニュースで通知)
BCPレベル3以上:メディア授業
※Students should follow safety protocols and behaviour carefully and conscientiously.

BCP level 1-2: in principle 8 or more face-to-face lessons
Hybrid classes (combine use of face-to-face basis and online basis) might also be provided depending on the situation.
※Students should follow safety protocols and behaviour carefully and conscientiously.
BCP Level 3 and above: all classes will be conducted online [using Zoom or other media]

Recommendations for Private Study

Listen to lectures such as TED talks, news shows, and podcasts in English. Collaborate with a study partner or group.

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	Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Further details will be given in the first week of class.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook purchase 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

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