Japanese Issues V (Japanese Socio-culture) University of Tsukuba
Course Overview
In this course, we will read about and discuss various topics on society and culture relating to Japan and the Japanese.
Learning Achievement
Students will be able to understand a range of issues concerning everyday social life and interaction in Japan.
Competence
Competence: Communication ability, Ability for critical and creative thinking, Broad perspective and international character, Cooperative, independent, and autonomous attitudes In this course, we will read about and discuss various topics on society and culture in Japan.
Course prerequisites
None
Grading Philosophy
Class participation, discussion participation: 30% Preparation of research project, submission of discussion question answers: 30% Presentation: 40%
Course schedule
This is a three-day intensive course. In the Academic Year 2023, class dates are set for Feb 19, 20 and 22, 2024.Day 1 (Period 3, 4, 5, 6): General introduction to the course; Visual materials (1); Discussion of the visual materials (1); Presentation information (depending on student numbers, presentations will be individual/pair/group presentations.Day 2 (Period 3, 4, 5, 6): Visual materials (2); Discussion of the visual materials (2); Deciding on presentation topic, Background research (data collection)Day 3 (Period 3, 4): Presentations; Overall feedbackRegistration period: Oct 1 (Sun), 2023~Feb 15 (Th), 2024
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Vanbaelen Ruth
Other information
Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions.
Site for Inquiry
Link to the syllabus provided by the university