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講義概要/Course description
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The course will question discourses of Japanese popular culture in the critical spirit of cultural studies. First, the students will be introduced to modern Japanese culture through lectures, and encouraged to reexamine their areas of interest through reading of texts on the topic written by international body of experts.
In the latter half of the semester, 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.
Qualitative, critical and comparative analysis methodology will be applied to all types of content: audio, textual, visual and multimedia. Themes related to material culture and daily life in Japan are also welcome as topics of presentations.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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for Japanese students: to be more aware of one’s own cultural background; to work with international students towards better understanding of the global reception 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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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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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 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.
Relevant information will be distributed on Course Power, but if you are interested in this class, please send me an email (a short self-introduction and your particular area of interest within modern Japanese culture) once you register for it.
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 (presentation by the instructor available on Course Power)
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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Japanese popular culture: television (lecture, reading and discussion)
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5
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Japanese popular culture: anime and manga (lecture, reading and discussion) |
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6
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Japanese popular culture: music (reading and discussion) |
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7
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Japanese popular culture: sports (lecture) |
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8
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Guest lecture on video games (topic to be confirmed, details on Course Power) |
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9
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Student presentations 1: film |
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10
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Student presentations 2: television |
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11
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Student presentations 3: anime, manga, video games |
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12
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Student presentations 4: music |
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13
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Student presentations 6: sports |
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14
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Student presentations 7: other (fashion, food etc.)
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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 |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
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 critical 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
Title | 出版社
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(2023)
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2nd edition to be available only in March-April 2023
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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 book, 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, on Course Power or other similar platform.
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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. Drinking soft drinks is OK.
2) Be present in your body and mind. Digital/online device usage unrelated to content currently discussed in class will negatively affect your score.
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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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