講義内容詳細:日本学A

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年度/Academic Year 2022
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) 日本学A
英文科目名/Course Title (English) Japanology A
学期/Semester 後期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) KNIGHTON,Mary A./SCHIEDER, Chelsea S./ALLEN 玉井 光江
英文氏名/Instructor (English) KNIGHTON, Mary Alice/SCHIEDER, Chelsea Szendi/ALLEN TAMAI Mitsue

講義概要/Course description
This course is aimed primarily at international students and designed as a capsule survey of the history of Japanese culture and society. It is interdisciplinary and focused on the humanities, social sciences, and media/technology. Guest speakers with expertise in comparative aspects of Japanese culture and society will be invited to class to lecture several times each term. This course is aimed at International Program for Japan Studies (IPJS) and Gender Studies Center students, and functions also as an elective course for international exchange students, regular degree students from abroad and within Japan.

この科目は留学生を対象に設けられたもので、日本について様々な角度から学ぶことが目的です。IPJS学生だけじゃなくて、交換留学生と学部留学生・学生にとっても選択科目です。取り扱う内容は原則として超領域的なので人文科学、社会科学、自然科学のそれぞれに関連するものとし、担当者ものの他に、可能な場合はテーマに応じて何人かのゲストスピーカーを迎えて講義を行う予定です。
達成目標/Course objectives
The objectives of this course are to give an overview of history and introduce basic concepts related to Japanese history, culture, and society. Students are encouraged to compare and contrast Japan with their own countries' culture, society, and history while going beyond stereotypes and even "Cool Japan" to consider advanced scholarship and ask deeper questions in a critical thinking mode.
NB: The course will adjust and adapt to the real-time demands of the pandemic as well as our educational environment and the individual needs of students as the professor sees fit.
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
THIS COURSE MAY BE HELD ONLINE IN REAL-TIME, DEPENDING ON ENROLLMENT AND THE PANDEMIC SITUATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE AND SEE COURSEPOWER IN THE WEEK ONE FOLDER FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS


Prior approval from the International Center and/or the Instructor for the course may be required. In principle, this course is aimed at international exchange students, including IPJS students, and degree-seeking international students.
授業計画/Lecture plan
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授業計画/Class THIS COURSE MAY BE HELD ONLINE IN REAL-TIME, DEPENDING ON ENROLLMENT AND THE PANDEMIC SITUATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE AND SEE COURSEPOWER IN THE WEEK ONE FOLDER FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS



-Orientation and Introduction to Japan Studies ("Japanology")
-What archaeology and anthropology have to say about the earliest people and their migration routes and origins in the Japanese islands
-The Place Called "Wa," and The Yamato State


Read Introductory material in theFolders for Syllabus and for Week One on CoursePower (CP)
Watch Introduction Video to the Course by accessing the URL sent to you by email and also posted to CP
Be sure to register your university email address for CP and check it regularly for notices regarding assignments and homework in this class
 
*Please be aware that uploading content, including instructor video recordings,to any third-party site or sharing with others in any way, including email and chat platforms, is strictly PROHIBITED and can result in severe penalties by the university and the professor in this course.
 
**When there is any discrepancy between the instructions or materials on the Syllabus versus those in the Folder each week as a Lesson Plan and/or sent by email, ALWAYS the updated information in real time in the folder and by email should take precedence and be followed; however, when in doubt, contact the professor directly by email or via CP
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授業計画/Class THIS COURSE MAY BE HELD ONLINE IN REAL-TIME, DEPENDING ON ENROLLMENT AND THE PANDEMIC SITUATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE AND SEE COURSEPOWER IN THE WEEK ONE FOLDER FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS


The Imperial Courts and the Rise of Samurai Rule

Focus: Traditional Religions and Belief Systems in Japan


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From Medieval Japan to Meiji Enlightenment and Taisho Democracy: A New Constitution, Social Reform, and Upheavals



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Showa-era Japan: From Modern Imperial Japan to Japan, Inc.

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Culture, Gender, and Politics of Language in Japan
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The Pacific War, 1931-1945, and its Aftermath

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授業計画/Class Social Class and Social Identity in Postwar Japan
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授業計画/Class From the Traditional to the Modern Family: The Koseki System and Gender
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授業計画/Class Special Guest Lecture: Professor Chelsea Szendi Schieder

"Women's and gender history has been a valuable strategy to examine historical events from different, often marginalized, perspectives. This class will examine specific dramatic political events in postwar Japanese society through the perspective of gender history, as a way to think about the relationship between individuals and society, and also to open up onto a larger discussion about the ongoing gendered challenges that face Japanese society today."


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授業計画/Class

What is "Cool Japan"? Stereotypes or Trends in Modern and Contemporary Japan?

Cuteness Studies, Kyoiku Mama, OLs, "Parasite Singles," Salaryman and Freeter culture


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Special Guest Lecture on Education and Education Reforms in Japan: Professor Mitsue Allen-Tamai


"In this class, participants will learn about changes happening in Japanese education, reflecting latest views on competencies required to survive this century. The lecturer specially will talk about English education reforms, focusing on the ones for young learners."



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授業計画/Class Special Topics Day, focused on Student Interests (TBA, but for example, Students' home countries first historical contact with Japan, or such topics as Architecture, Sports, Robotics and AI Technology, Manga and Anime)
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授業計画/Class Cultural Flows: Japan and East Asia
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授業計画/Class Natural Disasters at the Edge of History
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授業計画/Class

Final Presentations in conjunction with Final Research Paper Projects (depending on Student Interests, and with prior approval of the Professor in the course)

 
事前学習/Preparation Before each class, review the syllabus schedule but above all check your notes from the previous class about changes to the preparation or reading of assignments
When reading,make notes, check vocabulary, and note any questions about grammar or content.
Aim to develop your own interpretation or critique of the work at hand based on the evidence presented in the text itself ("close reading" / 精読)
Be attentive to your feelings about the text and then try to understand how or why it produces such an effect on you as a reader



事後学習/Reviewing After each class, review your notes and the parts of the text that you did not understand beforehand and verify what you have learned,and note any new questions or possibilities for interpretation. Keep in mind that you do not have to agree with the interpretations provided in class but you should use them as a model for how to present evidence for your ideas in persuasive, evidence-based ways. 



Doublecheck the schedule for the next week against the syllabus as any changes the professor makes in class take precedence over the initial syllabus. Adjustments may be necessary to accommodate guest speakers' schedules, for example (NB: Doublechecking the schedule each week and not just relying on the syllabus is especially important if you were absent from class or missed these instructions due to tardiness. Check with a fellow classmate or email the professor, if in doubt. Also check CoursePower emails regularly.)
授業方法/Method of instruction
区分/Type of Class 対面授業 / Classes in-person
実施形態/Class Method 通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesTHIS COURSE MAY BE HELD ONLINE IN REAL-TIME, DEPENDING ON ENROLLMENT AND THE PANDEMIC SITUATION. PLEASE CONTACT THE PROFESSOR FOR THIS COURSE AND SEE COURSEPOWER IN THE WEEK ONE FOLDER FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS


The primary mode of instruction will be an active mix of lecture and discussion, with occasional guest speakers (in some semesters, there may be optional field trips). Small group activities and projects will be encouraged to the extent possible, depending on the size of the class after final enrollment. Students will receive a syllabus at the first class online, available on CoursePower (CP). Readings will be posted on CP and students are expected to do the required reading and preparation before each class. Although readings and lectures are mainly conducted in English, some audio-visual and reading materials may contain Japanese language.

This course will consist of required readings and homework assignments based on them in addition to online recorded video and website materials for students to view before class and online. Attend class as scheduled in real-time each week. Participation and attendance online is both strongly encouraged, and expected
活用される授業方法/Teaching methods used
成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 100% Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on four short-answer format quizzes (at 15% each) and a final typed essay (20%) on an instructor-approved topic submitted at the end of term. Evidence of engagement with online materials, discussion activities, and opportunities for advanced learning are also required (20%) Attendance for Guest Speakers is NOT optional
教科書/Textbooks
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1 Brett L. WALKER A Concise History of Japan Cambridge 2015 Students are not required to buy this book; it is recommended. Readings from this and other texts with essays on Japanese society and culture will be posted to CoursePower as pdfs for students to print out, annotate, and prepare for each lesson.
メッセージ/Message
Students who have difficulty accessing CoursePower in the first week or two of class should EMAIL or use CP to contact the professor whenever any problem arises (mknighton@cl.aoyama.ac.jp). There is an attendance/participation policy for this course so students should contact the instructor BEFORE the fact, by email, if for any reason they cannot access the materials or do any of the work for any class, beginning from the first week of class.