There's some announcement about the courses offered by Center for Global Education in the 2020 Fall semester. If you are planning to or considering to take the courses, please click hereThis course is conducted entirely in English and is offered to students who have a minimum English language proficiency. Language requirements are indicated below, however, submission of proof of your score is not required at the time of registration. Minimum English language requirement: TOEFL ITP score of 500 or equivalent (TOEFL iBT 61,TOEIC 630, IELTS 5, or CASEC 660).Note: This course will be conducted in a small class size. Students are expected to participate actively in classroom activities (discussions, presentations).
＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
This course will focus on social issues which are facing contemporary Japan， including population issues (low birthrates and care for the elderly)， the changing nature of work (including equality for women in the workplace)， politics, constitutional change in Japan and security issues in East Asia，immigration, and education. A further set of topics will be generated from student interests with suggestions given in class.
Students will be required to do background reading for the class， and come to class prepared to discuss a particular issue (or set of issues) each week in the first part of the course. In the second part of the course, students will suggest topics on contemporary Japan for presentation. Each student must participate in these discussions and the assessment will be based on the discussions and written reflections on the issues after each class.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
This course requires students to think about current issues affecting Japanese society. An emphasis is on generating critical discussion of the issues that are pertinent to understanding the challenges that Japan faces as a nation in a global world.
It is important for students to be open-minded about each of the issues， as we will consider them from multiple perspectives and try to come to understand underlying causes and obstacles to solutions as well as possible future directions in policy and government.
Students will read extensively from the main textbook and other newspaper articles to develop background knowledge.
Both developing one's own ideas and listening to other opinions are important and students will work on skills of discussion in this class.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
1
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（内容/ Contents）
Course Introduction
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 2"
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（実施回/ Week）
2
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Lost Decade
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 3"
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（実施回/ Week）
3
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Population Crisis
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 4"
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（実施回/ Week）
4
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Families
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 5"
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of 21st Century Work
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 6"
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Politics
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 7"
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Constitution and Security
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Kingston， "Chapter 8"
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Immigration
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Students Select Issues for Presentations
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Student Issues
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Presentation Preparations
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Student Issues
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Presentation Preparations
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Student Issues
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Presentation Preparations
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（実施回/ Week）
12
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Student Issues
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Presentation Preparations
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
Discussion of Student Issues
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Additional Reading Provided on Education Issues
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Education
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for Final Written Assignment
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Summary and Final Written Assignment Discussion
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare for Final Assignment Discussion
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Depending on the number of students in the class, some of the topics in the first part might be omitted. Students will be required to make a group presentation and an individual presentation.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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平常点(出席，クラス参加，グループ作業の成果等)
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30%
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Students are responsible for completing the readings for the day they are assigned and to come to class prepared to discuss them. Your class participation grade will be based on the following:
1) Class attendance
2) A demonstration that you have read the assigned material
3) Contribution with thoughtful comments about the topic， the readings， and the discussion during the class.
The modality of class discussion and evaluation will be decided during the first weeks of the semester， according to the number of students enrolled in the course. They can include:
- Individual/group short presentations
- Short written comments about the issues in class
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期末レポート試験・論文
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30%
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A final assignment will be required based on the topics discussed in class. Students will write a several page summary of the topic and their analysis based on the class discussion and further reflection (1200-1500 words)
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クラスで発表など
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40%
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Students will be required to present twice in the semester on a topic of their choice in conjunction with the professor as well as volunteer additional topics that they are interested in
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＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
| 登録者数 |
成績評価（%) |
評点
平均値 |
備考
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| A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
他 |
| 10 |
50.0 |
20.0 |
20.0 |
0.0 |
10.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
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Kingston， Jeff 『Contemporary Japan－History， Politics， and Social Change Since the 1980s－』2nd
(Wiley-Blackwell、2013)
ISBN:9781118315071
A useful introduction to many contemporary issues in Japanese society. This text will be the background reading for most of the issues discussed in class.
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Available in Doshisha's library as an eBook
＜備考/Remarks＞
1. Since discussion is an essential part of this course please come to class prepared and on time.
2. Basic manners such as not texting with cell phones in class are expected.
3. 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 one of the reference librarians.
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