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講義概要/Course description
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The course seeks to introduce students to the fundamental political, economic and social components of modern Japan through tracing its historical development from the end of the Pacific War in1945 up until the present. Through a comprehensive and global approach, students will learn of the major developments that have shaped Japan on the way from its struggle to rebuild after the war to its rise as a major economic and cultural power in the contemporary world. The course will cover not only the transformation of the state and social systems, but also the impact of these on the lives and culture of the population.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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Students will become familiar with Japan’s postwar trajectory, and learn about the major political and social developments that contributed to the ongoing transformation of the modern Japanese state and contemporary Japanese society. They will develop a foundation upon which to develop their own informed perspectives on contemporary Japan.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Introduction [on-demand] |
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2
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A Phoenix Reborn: The Occupation Era (I) |
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3
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A Phoenix Reborn: The Occupation Era (II) |
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4
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Early Postwar Politics and the ’55 System |
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5
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Assessing the “Economic Miracle”: Economic Growth: The 1950s and Early 1960s |
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6
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Japan in the 1960s: Students, Workers, Women and Protest |
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7
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The Postwar Transformation of Everyday Life |
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8
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Re-entering the World Stage: Japan and the Changing International Order |
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9
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The 1970s and 1980s: The Global Economy and the Rise of High-Tech Japan |
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10
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The Bubble Economy and Japan’s “Lost Decade” |
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11
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“Cool Japan”?: The Transformation & Influence of Japanese Pop Culture (I): Domestic Evolution |
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12
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“Cool Japan”?: The Transformation & Influence of Japanese Pop Culture (II): Overseas Impact |
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13
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The Ups and Downs of Contemporary Japanese Society (I) |
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14
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The Ups and Downs of Contemporary Japanese Society (II) |
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15
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Concluding Reflections |
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Complete any readings, write down any questions or comments. |
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Review notes, ask instructor any questions, complete any homework. |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesAll classes are conducted in English. In principle, class content consists of lectures conducted in person. Readings, assignments, and other materials will be posted on Course Power and/or distributed via email. It is important for students to do all assigned readings. Students may bring up questions or offer comments during lecture sessions, or contact the instructor directly by email.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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レポート Report
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40%
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Final Project
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その他 Others
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40%
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Written Work
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平常点 In-class Points
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20%
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Class Participation
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課題（試験やレポート等）に対するフィードバックの方法/Feedback methods for assignments (exams, reports, etc.)
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Consult the instructor.
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教科書/Textbooks
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Comments |
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Texts will be provided by the instructor via Course Power or email.
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参考書/Reference books
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Consult the instructor.
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その他/Others
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Attendance and active engagement in classes are essential. Students must attend at least 75% of all classes (with the exception of the first week) to be eligible for course credit. Students up to 15 minutes late for classes will be marked as late, while students more than 15 minutes late will be marked as absent. Students late on two occasions will be marked as absent for one class. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to ask for any missed material and catch up any work. For technical support regarding online content, please consult the Institute of Information and Media (情報メディアセンター). Students must ensure their work is complete. Late assignments will be subjected to a penalty proportionate to how late they are submitted. There is zero tolerance for plagiarism. Class topics are subject to change. Consult the instructor if you have any questions or concerns.
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キーワード/Keywords
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日本史
日本学
日本文化
現代史
政治
社会
Japanese history
Japanese studies
Japanese culture
politics
society
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