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講義概要/Course description
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The course will question discourses of modern Japanese identity in the critical spirit of cultural studies. The students will reexamine and enrich their experience of modern Japanese culture through reading of texts on the topic written by international body of experts. The students are required to prepare presentations about their favorite films, games, TV shows, music, sports or other products of Japanese popular culture, and explain in detail why and how those contents are attractive for global audiences.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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for Japanese students: to relativize one’s own cultural background; to work with international students towards better understanding of the global impact of modern Japanese culture
for international students: to exchange information and experience of Japanese culture with Japanese students; to proceed from fandom towards deeper understanding, critical reading and academic analysis of Japanese cultural texts
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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
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I would like to work with students who are ready to do some research on their own and actively participate in projects with their peers. The course will be a mix of lectures/presentations by the instructor, presentations by the students and individual learning.We will meet in the classroom once a week if possible, but if the pandemic circumstances and university policies change, we may need to switch to the totally online mode. Please be prepared to use Zoom in that case.
Please send me an email (a short self-introduction will do, but if you already have a particular area of interest within modern Japanese culture, I will be happy to hear about that, too) once you register for the class so we can be in touch about further details.
The email address is at the bottom of the syllabus (under `class-related information`) and I typically reply within 24 hours.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Introduction. Key concepts: culture, cultural studies, Japan, modernity (lecture)
オンライン（オンデマンド型）での実施
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2
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Mapping modern Japan: nation, time and space (discussion)
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3
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Japanese popular culture: film (lecture)
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4
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Student presentations 1
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5
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Japanese popular culture: television (lecture and discussion)
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6
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Student presentations 2
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7
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Japanese popular culture: anime and manga (lecture and discussion) |
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8
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Student presentations 3 |
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9
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Japanese popular culture: music (discussion) |
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10
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Student presentations 4 |
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11
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Japanese popular culture: sports and games (lecture and discussion) |
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12
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Student presentations 5 |
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13
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Japanese popular culture: food (lecture and discussion)
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14
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Student presentations 6
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15
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Review, conclusions, Q&A
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
review the lectures, read recommended texts, check the vocabulary; prepare for discussions and presentations |
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comment on the readings online (if relevant); review one`s own presentation and update the research in order to write the final essay |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| 区分/Type of Class |
対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
ハイブリッド型ブレンド形式 / hybrid blend
補足事項/Supplementary noteslectures by the instructor, discussion, presentations (individual or in groups, depending on the number of students)
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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平常点 In-class Points
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40%
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participation in class discussion including comments in writing/posted online (detailed instruction will be given later in class). Absence from more than 3 classes results in 0 points.
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その他 Others
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40%
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presentation about your favorite product of Japanese popular culture
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レポート Report
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20%
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final essay (developing analysis of the product discussed in the presentation)
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教科書/Textbooks
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Author | タイトル
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Publisher | 出版年
Published year | コメント
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Alisa Freedman, Toby Slade (ed.)
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Introducing Japanese popular culture
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Routledge
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2018
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in case of limited access to the library, selected chapters will be distributed online (details in class)
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Fabienne, Darling-Wolf (ed.)
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Routledge Handbook of Japanese Media
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Routledge
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2018
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in case of limited access to the library, selected chapters will be distributed online (details in class)
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参考書/Reference books
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Other relevant information such as current articles or links to video content may be shared online. Links will be distributed later in class, through the Course Power or Glexa.
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メッセージ/Message
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This class was designed in a deliberately open-ended way, in order to give students a lot of freedom in their choice of topics to present on, as long as those topics fit broadly delineated cultural formats proposed by the instructor. So far the formula has proved right, as participants of many nationalities and backgrounds have shared a variety of perspectives on Japanese popular culture which is now a truly global phenomenon. I see my role as an instructor in moderating your conversation, and in adding new dimensions to what you have already discovered.
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その他/Others
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Manners and attitude:
1) Eating and chewing gum in class is not allowed. Soft drinks are OK, and the only intoxication allowed is caffeine.
2) In case of online sessions, please try to reduce your background noise and other distractions as much as possible.
5) Avoid copyright issues - do not forget to acknowledge the sources of the content shared in presentations.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Modern Japanese culture
Japanese popular culture
Japanese animation
Japanese film
Japanese sports
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