＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
How can Japanese culture be better known across the world? This seemingly simple question lies at the heart of many Japanese governmental policies, local revitalisation efforts, tourism initiatives, and artistic projects. In particular, the goal of preserving Japanese traditions through global transmission — and to encourage other nations to similarly preserve their own traditions — often guides foreign policy discussions. But why is this goal so prevalent today, and what ways of thinking about culture does it encourage? Who decides what is defined as ‘Japanese culture’, or which traditions should be transmitted? This course will discuss common understandings (and countercultural re-imaginings) of tradition in contemporary Japanese culture. Students will explore media texts that both decry and extol the potential for global exchange to alter tradition. Classes will focus particularly on the political implications of rhetoric used to talk about the spread of culture today. Through class discussion and independent projects, students will re-think common ideas about culture and its global spread.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
Through this course, students will cultivate the skills necessary to:
・Recognise the local and global dimensions of cultural debates in contemporary Japan
・Identify and critically analyse common political rhetoric
・Apply academic theories to their everyday experiences
・Present and discuss independent observations of their surroundings
・Develop written work that utilises both existing scholarship and independent analysis
＜DO Week期間の初回動画等の配信/The delivery of the first video, etc. during the “DO Week”＞
あり/ Deliver the video
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＜授業計画/Schedule＞
実施時期
/Week |
授業回/Number of Lesson |
授業実施方法
/How to conduct a Lesson |
授業実施時間数
/Class Hours |
| 内容/Contents |
| 授業時間外の学習/Assignments |
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第１週 DO Week
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1 |
オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video)
|
30 分/min |
| Introduction |
| Review syllabus |
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第2週
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2 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Exchange and inclusion in multicultural Japan |
| Review introduction materials |
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第3週
|
3 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Imagining tradition |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第3週
|
4 |
オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video)
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90 分/min |
| Project instructions and history summary |
| Plan project |
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第4週
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5 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Intangible heritage |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第5週
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6 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Monuments and museums |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第6週
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7 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Succession and revitalisation |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第7週
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8 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| National and international identities |
| Prepare presentation |
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第8週
|
9 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Student presentations |
| Prepare presentation |
|
第9週
|
10 |
オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video)
|
60 分/min |
| Review and essay instructions |
| Choose essay topics |
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第9週
|
11 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Nation branding and identity building |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第10週
|
12 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Exhibiting identity |
| Prepare essay plan |
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第11週
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13 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Essay workshop |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第12週
|
14 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Minority communities in multicultural Japan |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第13週
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15 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Whose Japan?: Alternative traditions |
| Complete reading assignment |
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第14週
|
16 |
面接/Face-to-face
|
90 分/min |
| Conclusions and review |
| Final essay due |
＜授業実施時間数/Class Hours＞
| 授業実施方法/How to Conduct a Lesson |
授業実施時間数/ Class Hours |
| 面接/Face-to-face |
1170 分/min |
| オンデマンド（動画視聴）/On-demand(watching video) |
180 分/min |
| オンデマンド（授業内課題）/On-demand(assignment in class) |
0 分/min |
| リアルタイム配信/Real-time online |
0 分/min |
| その他/Others |
0 分/min |
| 総合計/Total Amount of Class Hours |
1350 分/min |
アクティブラーニング/Active Learning
体験学習 / Experiential Learning, ディスカッション / Discussion, グループワーク / Group Work, プレゼンテーション / Presentation
使用システム/System Tools
Teams, Panopto
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Presentation
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40%
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A short presentation (5–10 minutes) based on immersion in a version of ‘tradition’ of the student’s choice. Students will analyse the promotion and/or global scope of that location. Grades will be based on preparation and critical application of course content.
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Final essay
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40%
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An essay (1,000–1,500 words) analyzing an example of a cultural text relevant to the course content. Grades will be based on critical analysis and application of the course content.
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Participation and homework
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20%
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Grades will be based on active and regular participation in class discussions. This includes completing reading assignments and preparing relevant examples to use in class.
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
There is no textbook. All reading materials will be provided by the instructor.
＜連絡方法 / Contact method＞
科目担当者への連絡方法/Contact method from student to instructor
Microsoft Teams
科目担当者からの連絡方法/Contact method from instructor to students
Microsoft Teams
＜備考/Remarks＞
Classes will be held in a face-to-face classroom environment. Materials will also be posted on Teams after the class period, and students will be able to post materials and engage in discussion using Teams at any time. If there are students who are unable to attend face-to-face classes due to unavoidable reasons caused by Covid-19, the class type for these students may change.
Students will be able to contact the instructor using Teams. Office hours will be held on Thursday 2nd period (Kyotanabe campus) and Wednesday 4th period (Imadegawa campus).
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