講義内容詳細：英語による日本研究Ⅰ

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年度/Academic Year 2017
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) 英語による日本研究Ⅰ
英文科目名/Course Title (English) Japanese Studies (in English) Ⅰ
学期/Semester 前期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) FONDEVILLA,H.L.
英文氏名/Instructor (English) FONDEVILLA, Herbeth Lim

講義概要/Course description
CONTEMPORARY LIFE IN JAPAN (SPRING)

This course aims at providing insight and deeper understanding on everyday life and culture in Japan. Classes will discuss pressing issues such as gender, community revitalization, and the aging society, as well as food culture, youth, fashion, TV dramas, among others. Students are expected to emerge from the course with an appreciation for the complexity of modern Japanese life, with the tools of inquiry useful for further study.
達成目標/Course objectives
1. Develop a deeper understanding and critical eye of Japanese culture.
2. Develop the ability to construct what students want to say as an organized discourse.
3. Practice formulating thoughts and ideas in writing.
履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
None
授業計画/Lecture plan
1
授業計画/Class Class introduction
事前学習/Preparation Students are requested to review the syllabus prior to class.
事後学習/Reviewing Create an account on Edmodo and get familiar with its use.
2
授業計画/Class Food Culture: KitKat and KFC
事前学習/Preparation Skim through:
“How Japan went Crazy for KitKats”
(http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/30/foodanddrink/japan-kitkats-chocolate/index.html)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
3
授業計画/Class Food Culture: Kyaraben
事前学習/Preparation Skim through:
“For Japanese Parents, Gorgeous Bento Lunches are Packed with High Stakes”
(http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/07/24/486941516/japans-lunchbox-trend-kyaraben-takes-lunch-prep-to-another-level)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal. Try your hand at making kyaraben.
4
授業計画/Class Food Culture: Napolitan Spaghetti, Korokke and Tempura
事前学習/Preparation Preview Video:“The Story about Napolitan, which you can’t eat in Naples”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzoSJcm-mQE)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal. Find a recipe for Napolitan and try making it at home.
5
授業計画/Class Modern Philosophies: Bao Nakashima
事前学習/Preparation Skim through: “Japan’s 10-year old philosopher, published author and grade-school drop-out”
(https://www.tofugu.com/interviews/bao-nakashima/)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
6
授業計画/Class Modern Philosophies: The KonMari Method
事前学習/Preparation Preview video: “Organise the World: Marie Kondo”
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdUAUQT8E9g)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal. Practice folding laundry using the KonMari method.
7
授業計画/Class Diversity in Japan: Brazilian Nikkei
事前学習/Preparation Skim through:
“Abe mulls easing immigration for Japanese emigrants from South America”
(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/02/02/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-mulls-easing-immigration-kin-japanese-emigrants-south-america/#.WJmLNxBhSMJ)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
8
授業計画/Class Diversity in Japan: International Marriages
事前学習/Preparation Read manga: “Darling wa Gaikokujin”
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
9
授業計画/Class Diversity in Japan: International Marriages
事前学習/Preparation Read manga: “Firipin kaachan no funtouki” and “Darling wa Gaikokujin”
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
10
授業計画/Class Outline and bibliography
事前学習/Preparation Students are expected to turn in a brief outline and three sources for the final essay for assessment.
事後学習/Reviewing This is a good time for students to start writing their final essay.
11
授業計画/Class Education:English Learning
事前学習/Preparation Skim through: “Let’s Discuss English Language Education in Japan”
(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2016/02/15/language/lets-discuss-english-language-education-japan/)
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
12
授業計画/Class Education:Competitive Schooling
事前学習/Preparation Watch clips of TV drama “Mother Game”
事後学習/Reviewing Write down reflections and questions on class journal.
13
授業計画/Class Writing Workshop
事前学習/Preparation Students are expected to turn in part of their final essay for editing and assessment.
事後学習/Reviewing Students should start preparing the slides for their final presentation.
14
授業計画/Class Presentation
事前学習/Preparation Students should upload their presentations on Edmodo prior to class.
事後学習/Reviewing Write finishing touches to final essay.
15
授業計画/Class Wrap-up Discussion
事前学習/Preparation Students should jot down any final thoughts and questions about the topics discussed in class before discussion.
事後学習/Reviewing Proofread final essay and upload to Edmodo on or before July 25
授業方法/Method of instruction
Lectures and discussion
成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 100% Attendance and Participation: Regular attendance and active participation in class are essential. In addition,students are required to write their reflections in a weekly journal after the lecture/ discussion. This will help them organize their thoughts about what they have learned, and clarify any questions they may have on the topic.
 
Presentation: Students will be asked to make a final presentation about their final essay. Visual aids are encouraged.
 
Final Essay: On June 13, students are required to submit a brief outline and three sources for their final essay. A final essay (min. 600 words excluding citations and bibliography) on subtopic of your choice based on the themes discussed in class will be due on July25.

GRADING:
Attendance and journal: 36
Presentation: 20
Final paper: 50 (format: 15, clarity: 15, argument/ point of view: 10, style: 5)
Bonus: 6 (Bonus points may be given for exceptional work, such a research, writing, or presentation)
TOTAL: 100
教科書/Textbooks
 コメント
Comments
1 None.

However, students are requested to read, watch, or download their readings and videos prior to class.
メッセージ/Message
Office Hours:
Wednesdays, 2-3:30 PM or by appointment.
その他/Others
* Class contents may change during the course of the semester.
** Students are required to create an account on Edmodo. Instructions will be given on the first day of class.

NOTES:
1. Please come to class as often as you can. A student with more than three unexcused absences will be considered as “dropped out,” and will receive a failing grade.
2. Late submissions will be given point deductions.
3. I take plagiarism very seriously. Any student caught plagiarising work will automatically fail the course.
4. Absolutely NO SLEEPING in class.
5. Please take calls outside of the classroom.
キーワード/Keywords
contemporary Japan, food, philosophy, migration, education, international marriage, English