Course Overview

In this course, we will read about and discuss various topics relating to minds of Japanese and Japanese culture.

Learning Achievement

1) Gain knowledge of the Japanese perspective of society and it’s value
2) Understand the relationship between the Japanese value and it’s social phenomena (e.g. family, education, generation gaps, technology, communication, etc. )
3) Compare the Japanese social phenomena with those of students’ home countries and understand the differences.

Competence

Communication ability 25%
Ability for critical and creative thinking 25%
Broad perspective and international character 25%
Cooperative, independent, and autonomous attitudes 25%

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

class discussion (9%)
On-line quiz (20 %)
In-class quizzes (6%)
Final Examination (65%)

Course schedule

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamamoto Chinami

Other information

Contact the instructor to obtain permission before taking the course. Limited to 30 students. Priority is given to EP Students.
Open in even number years.
Identical to 8333091.
Lecture is conducted in English.
JTP. Online(Synchronous)
Details will be given in class or posted on manaba. To be announced during the first class

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university