＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
"Nations and Nationalism: Japan in the Nation-State Matrix" explores Japanese nationalism in a historical context. After a theoretical outline of the political and cultural construct called the “nation-state” we will focus on the historical formation of the Japanese state and the Japanese nation. Then we will discuss practical examples and expressions of Japanese nation-state ideology and national culture from the Meiji Period to present day.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
The objective of this class is to get a better understanding of modern Japan and Japanese culture through the ideology of the nation-state. By the end of this course, students will understand theories of nationalism in general, the way nationalism developed in Japan, and how national culture is constructed. This course is designed to improve critical thinking and reading skills.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week 1
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction
Course description, basic historical and political terms.
Preliminary thoughts on nation and nationalism.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
None.
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Week 2
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Definitions of Nationalism (Part 1)
Etymology of nation.
Imagined Communities and the origins of national consciousness.
The great divide.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Anderson, chapters 1-3, p. 1-46. Answer assigned questions and submit to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 15 minutes.
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Week 3
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Definitions of Nationalism (Part 2)
The legal status of national languages.
Ethnie vs. nation.
What is national identity?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
1) Smith (2010), chapter 1, p. 5-23. Submit a summary to Turnitin. 2) Research the legal status of your national language(s).
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 4
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Definitions of Nationalism (Part 3)
Ideologies.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Smith (2010), chapter 2, p. 24-46. Submit a summary to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 5
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Paradigms of Nationalism (Part 1)
Primordialism and perennialism.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Özkirimli, chapter 3, p. 51-62. Submit a summary to Turnitin. Hearn, chapter 2, box 2.1 (p. 24-25), box 2.3 (p. 34-35), box 2.4 (p. 41). Prepare for discussion.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 6
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Paradigms of Nationalism (Part 2)
Modernism.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Özkirimli, chapter 4, p. 81-114 (assigned parts). Submit a summary to Turnitin. Hearn, chapter 4, box 4.1 (p. 74-75), box 4.2 (p. 82-83), box 4.4 (p. 92-93). Prepare for discussion.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 7
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Debate: Primordialists vs. Modernists. Paradigms of Nationalism (Part 3).
Primordialism and modernism: arguments and criticism. Ethnosymbolism and mythomoteurs.
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Revise all theories and prepare for debate.
Reviewing notes: minimum 120 minutes.
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Week 8
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The Formation of the Japanese State and Nation (Part 1)
The preconditions of Japanese nationalism.
Primordialism and Japan.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
1. Doak, chapter 2, p. 36-45. Submit a summary to Turnitin.
2. Provide evidence for the antiquity or modernity of the Japanese nation (min. 800 words). Upload to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 60 minutes.
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Week 9
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The Formation of the Japanese State and Nation (Part 2)
The Meiji restoration, the emperor, the constitution and national education.
Modernism and Japan.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Submit a report on the Meiji Constitution and the Imperial Rescript on Education. See URLs below. Upload to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 30 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 10
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National Culture: Invented Traditions of the Nation-State (Part 1)
The nation-state and its cultural traditions.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Hobsbawm and Ranger, chapter 1, p. 1-14, Vlastos, chapter 1, p. 1-16. Answer assigned questions and submit to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 11
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National Culture: Invented Traditions of the Nation-State (Part 2)
Student presentations 1.
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Vlastos (assigned paper). Prepare presentation. Upload your handout to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 15 minutes.
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Week 12
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National Culture: Invented Traditions of the Nation-State (Part 3)
Student presentations 2.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Vlastos (assigned paper). Prepare presentation. Upload your handout to Turnitin.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 15 minutes.
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Week 13
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National Culture: National Symbols and Images of Japan (Part 1)
Contemporary political symbolism: the Japanese flag, anthem, and Foundation Day.
Banal Nationalism.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Research the origins, meaning, and legal status of your national flag and anthem, and other national symbols.
Prepare for class discussion.
Reading: minimum 20 minutes.
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Week 14
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National Culture: National Symbols and Images of Japan (Part 2)
Contemporary nationalism in popular culture and mass media.
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
1. McVeigh, p. 189-201. Upload summary to Turnitin.
2. Prepare two recent newspaper articles about Japanese nationalism and present them in class.
Reading: minimum 60 minutes. Writing: minimum 30 minutes.
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Week 15
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Final Evaluation (Test)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Review of all topics discussed during the semester.
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This course requires reading, writing, discussing, presenting, making handouts, note taking, debating, using the online plagiarism service Turnitin, viewing websites, and viewing on-screen PowerPoint slides and videos.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance
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10%
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Participation
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10%
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Weekly Assignments
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50%
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Presentation(s)
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10%
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Final Evaluation
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20%
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Course Requirements:
a) Attendance:
This is an online course. You are required to attend all the classes. Failure to attend all lectures will lower your final grade; an attendance record lower than 80% will automatically result in final grade F.
b) Participation:
During class, you are expected to demonstrate knowledge of course content and actively participate in group discussions.
c) Weekly Assignments:
This course includes extensive reading. You are responsible for completing the readings for the day they are assigned and come to class prepared to discuss them. You will upload a summary of the assigned reading material to Turnitin and use it as your notes during class. Late submissions are not permitted. There are no makeup credits or assignments for failed or missed submissions.
d) Presentation(s):
Depending on the number of students, you are required to present one or two papers on Japanese invented traditions that will be assigned to you during the course. For your presentation you will critically analyze and summarize the paper and show your understanding of nationalism by referring to theoretical parts of the course. You will prepare a handout with bullet points and make copies for all students. Details will follow during class.
e) Final Evaluation:
At the end of the course you are required to take a test covering all materials and topics discussed in class during the semester. Depending on the number of students, this will either be an oral or a written test. Details will follow during class.
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
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Anderson, Benedict
, Imagined Communities
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Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism
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(London: Verso, 1991)
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Smith, Anthony D
, Nationalism
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Theory, Ideology, History
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2nd ed
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(Cambridge: Polity Press, 2010)
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Vlastos, Stephen (Ed.)
, Mirror of Modernity
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Invented Traditions of Modern Japan
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(Berkeley: University of California, 1998)
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Özkirimli, Umut
, Theories of Nationalism
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A Critical Introduction
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3rd ed
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(Basingstoke: Palgrave , 2017)
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Hobsbawm, Eric, & Ranger, Terence
, The Invention of Tradition
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(Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983)
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Doak, Kevin
, A History of Nationalism in Modern Japan
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Placing the People
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(Leiden: Brill, 2007)
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Hearn, Jonathan
, Rethinking Nationalism
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A Critical Introduction
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(Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006)
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McVeigh, Brian
, Nationalisms of Japan
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Managing and Mystifying Identity
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(Lanham: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. , 2006)
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＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
＜参照ＵＲＬ/URL＞
＜備考/Remarks＞
INSTRUCTOR: David Uva
OFFICE: Shikōkan 3F Room SK321
TELEPHONE: 075-251-4975
EMAIL: duva@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 13:10-14:40, or by appointment
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1. Please come (log in) to class prepared and on time. Do not enter the classroom if you are more than 15 minutes late.
2. Let me know if you have an emergency and will not be able to come to class.
3. You are not allowed to make sound or video recordings or to take pictures in class.
4. No sleeping in class.
5. Plagiarism and Cheating: Doshisha University does not tolerate plagiarism, cheating, or helping others to cheat. These actions will result in an automatic “F” in the course. Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting the work of others (whether published or not) as your own. It may be inadvertent or intentional. Any facts, statistics, quotations, or paraphrasing of any information that is not common knowledge, should be cited. For more information on paper writing, including how to avoid plagiarism and how to use citations, there are many resources to help you in the Library. Please speak with the Librarian.
6. Accommodations: reasonable accommodation for students with known disabilities will be made in accordance with Doshisha’s guidelines. Please contact the ILA Office as soon as possible.
Note: This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions.
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