＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
Japanese Pop Culture has proliferated globally. Japanese pop culture includes game, anime, manga, music, film, fashion and food and cultural tourism. What makes these distinctive Japanese styles so appealing and what meaning do they carry? Does Kawaii plainly mean cute or is there a deeper understanding to be uncovered? This course offers insight into Japanese culture, economy, and business systems.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
By attending and participating actively in each class, the student will be able to acquire:
1. knowledge on Japanese culture, including traditional culture and pop culture.
2. skills to apply business strategy in the development and proliferation of Japanese pop culture.
3. attitude to analyze and appreciate culture, in general, in relation to the role of business in societies.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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Contents）
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Assignments）
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1
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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2
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Basic Concept and Class Structure
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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3
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Anime and Manga
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read assigned reading.
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4
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Case Studies
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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5
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Digital Games
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read assigned reading.
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6
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（内容/ Contents）
Case Studies
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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7
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J-Pop and Kawaii Culture
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read assigned reading.
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8
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（内容/ Contents）
Case Studies
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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9
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Japanese Food Culture
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read assigned reading.
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10
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（内容/ Contents）
Case Studies
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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11
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Japanese Commercials
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read assigned reading.
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12
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Case Studies
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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13
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Final Presentation
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Preparation of final presentation.
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14
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Final Presentation
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Preparation of final presentation.
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15
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Wrap up
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Specific assignments will be informed before the class starts.
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This syllabus is subject to change. Also, there is a possibility to change time and dates, due to field visits and guest speakers. Please check the website version of the syllabus before your registration.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance
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30%
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Active participation is required.
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Case Studies and Assignments
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30%
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Depth of Analysis, Clarity, Critical Thinking, Insight
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Final Assignment/Presentation
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40%
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Quality and originality, Insights, etc.
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The evaluation points and criteria are subject to change. The instructor will consult with students, in case changes are to be made.
＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
Reference books will be provided in the class.
＜備考/Remarks＞
This syllabus is subject to change. Please check the web version of the syllabus before you register.
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