Course Overview

In this course, we will read about and discuss various topics relating to the history, traditions, and people of Japan.

Learning Achievement

Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to
1) Gain common understandings about Japanese people’s seasonal events, literature, anime, etc.
2) Find the roots of the events or activities.
3) Summarize Japanese people’s life.

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

Quiz and class participation 5%
Assignment 15%
Mini Presentation 15%
Participation in Forum discussion 5%
Comprehensive examination 60%

Course schedule

Japanese religion, belief, and culture, Seasonal events, main concept of Japanese culture
Traditional Arts (part I)
Traditional Arts (part II)
Food Culture (part I)
Food Culture (part II)
Japanese Literature
Japanese Literature
Japanese Music
Japanese Anime
Overall feedback and comprehensive quiz

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamamoto Chinami

Other information

Students are expected to participate actively, to prepare each presentation, and to repsect one another during the discussions.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university