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. Recommended 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＞
In this class we will explore elements of contemporary media, and engage with the histories of different “popular cultures” in modern Japan. We will focus primarily on manga and anime, while also discussing related examples of literature and media such as live-action film, video games, etc.
Students will keep research notes, submitting entries weekly. Entries most often take the form of short personal experience essays, or rough outlines of the main ideas identified in the analysis of a text. Students are free to discuss and analyse texts of their own choosing, from popular media such as manga, anime, live-action film, etc. Most classes will begin with student-led group discussions based on the content of group members' research notes, followed by a presentation by the lecturer based on selected readings. At the end of the term students will present the results of their research, using the opportunity to further develop ideas explored in their research notes and group discussions.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
We will learn to critically engage with popular media, and deepen our knowledge of the social and historical conditions that have influenced the development of Japanese popular culture both domestically and internationally.
＜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）
Introduction: What is popular culture?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
2
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（内容/ Contents）
Media and the formation of nation: Kabuki， Noh， and Hanga
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
3
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（内容/ Contents）
Anime and manga’s rise to national stardom
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
4
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（内容/ Contents）
Anime, manga, and censorship
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
Anime and manga: medium and media-mix
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Representation in Manga & Anime
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Manga & Historicity
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Anime and manga: medium and media-mix
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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（内容/ Contents）
Manga variety, anime limits
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Learning to be otaku
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Research Journal
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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（内容/ Contents）
Japanese talento: celebrity and the system
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before), Presentation Proposal
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（実施回/ Week）
12
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（内容/ Contents）
Japanese Fashion: alternative and global
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading (assigned during the lecture of the week before)
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
Delicious looking: Japanese food through the media
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare presentation and outline
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Review (Tentative)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare presentation and outline
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Student presentations
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Prepare presentation and outline
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*Reading assignments and lecture topics subject to change. All changes to the schedule will be announced in class.
＜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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Punctuality and attendance, participation in group activities, reading assignments, preparation for discussions
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小レポート
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20%
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1: Weekly research note entries; 2: presentation proposal; 3: presentation outline
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クラスで発表など
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20%
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Presentation: topic related to Japanese media, developed in research journal (in consultation with lecturer)
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クラスへの貢献度
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30%
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Participation in class (contribution to class discussions, comments and questions during group discussions and lectures, etc.)
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Attending at least 10 of the scheduled 15 meetings is required to receive credit for this class. If you are absent for a valid reason (serious illness or injury, family emergency, etc.) please inform the lecturer of your circumstances.
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
Readings will be provided in class.
＜備考/Remarks＞
Late assignments will not be accepted, unless resulting from a valid absence or exception (serious illness or injury, family emergency, etc.)
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