Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
17131:[2025 Fall]Japanese Traditional Arts II (KF) 2025 Fall Mon4 College　Of　Law,College　Of　Economics,College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Letters,College　of　Science　and　Engineering TANAKA KATSUSHIGE 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

YOYOKAN　YY406

Language

Japanese

Course Outline and Method

Students aim to write characters with unique line quality and shape through copying the examples using calligraphy brushes.
Additionally, students aim to deepen their understanding of calligraphy by viewing famous pieces of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy.

Student Attainment Objectives

・Through copying examples, students can gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of the calligraphy brushes compared to other writing implements.
・Through copying hiragana, katakana and kanji, students can understand the historical development of the characters.
・Through viewing famous pieces of Japanese and Chinese calligraphy, students can cultivate aesthetic taste.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Distribution of materials, explanation of their use, and writing simple kanji characters

【There is a 20-minute "+R class". Main article: manaba+R】　

2

Explanation of katakana followed by writing practice


3

Explanation of hiragana followed by writing practice

4

Writing kanji used in everyday life (block style)

5

Writing kanji used in everyday life (block style)

6

Writing kanji used in everyday life (semi-cursive style)

7

Writing kanji used in everyday life (semi-cursive style)

8

Writing kanji used in everyday life (cursive style)

9

Writing in various styles (primarily seal-engraving style ("tensho"))

10

Writing in various styles (primarily clerical script ("reisho"))

11

Writing in various styles (primarily using a hard brush)

12

Studying the origins of Kanji (video viewing)

13

Writing various typefaces (mainly harmonic typefaces)

14

Creating a "shikishi" work ("square board")

Class Format

face to face

Recommendations for Private Study

Develop an interest in observing everyday handwriting (signs, door plates, etc.).

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

Evaluation based on overall class participation, attitude and work submitted.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Examples will be created by the instructor and supplementary materials will be distributed as necessary.

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）

Other Comments

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