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講義概要/Course description
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This course will aim to answer the following questions: What is 'traditional Japanese culture'? What influences make it the way it is? Why is it valuable for us today? We will discuss a variety of aspects of traditional Japanese culture, with a special emphasis on their philosophical / religious / spiritual bases, before turning more specifically to the profound influence of Zen Buddhism on the traditional culture of Japan. Each week we will cover a different aspect of the traditional culture, with a considerable amount of time given to pair and group discussion of the ideas and information in the readings, presentations, and other media.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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To provide the students with an introduction to some of the underlying concepts and characteristics of traditional Japanese culture,
to helpstudents understand how traditional Japanese culture continues to influence Japan today, and
to encourage students to discover how elements of the traditional culture might be preserved or revived and applied to the advantage of both the individual and contemporary society as a whole.
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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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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Course introduction and explanation (on-demand). |
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2
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Opening discussion: What do we mean by “traditional Japanese culture”? We will dissect specifically what each of these terms will mean for purposes of this course, and preview the structure and goals of the class. |
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3
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Shinto: This session will consist of an introduction to some general religious / spiritual concepts that underlie much of traditional Japanese culture, particularly those related to Shinto beliefs, and discussion of key concepts.
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4
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Buddhism: In this session we will begin to go more deeply into the tremendous influence of Buddhism in general on traditional Japanese culture, starting with a very brief history of Buddhism from its roots in India to its various expressions in historical Japan.
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5
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Zen: In this class we will go more deeply into the principles of Zen Buddhism specifically, as we will investigate its influence in various elements of traditional Japanese culture throughout the course. |
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6
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Confucianism: In this final session on the major spiritual/philosophical underpinnings of traditional Japanese culture, we will consider the powerful influence of the teachings of Confucius (Kǒng Fūzǐ" 孔夫子) and followers of Confucianism on Japanese culture. |
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7
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Continuation of religious / spiritual concepts in traditional Japanese culture with a discussion of ideas and practices in Japanese folk religions. |
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8
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In this class we will look at some traditional Japanese folk beliefs that are less clearly connected to any of the established religious / spiritual practices discussed earlier in the course, but which nonetheless continue to have an effect on Japanese culture in many ways.
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9
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In this session we will move on from the spiritual / religious concepts to some more broadly philosophical and theoretical ones that underlie traditional Japanese culture.
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10
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In this session we will focus on concepts in traditional Japanese aesthetics: ideas related to beauty and art, relating them to how they enter into both “high art”, and also on the more mundane level of everyday life.
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11
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Nature (1): In this session we will look at traditional Japanese attitudes towards and ideas about nature, specifically animals, and focus particularly on Japan's indigenous varieties. |
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12
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Nature (2): In this session we will look at traditional Japanese attitudes towards and ideas about nature, this time plants, focusing particularly on Japan's traditional varieties. |
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13
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This session will focus on the influence of Zen Buddhism on the warrior class (bushi) who governed Japan for hundreds of years, from the Kamakura Period to the end of the Edo. |
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14
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Today will be a somewhat more in-depth look at one of the most famously characteristic examples of traditional Japanese culture: the tea ceremony. |
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15
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In this final session of the class, students will present their individual research to a group of their peers, answer questions from the group, and submit their research papers.
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Before most classes there will be materials to be read and/or viewed, and comprehension/reflection questions to be completed in advance of the class.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
After each class you should review the concepts covered in the class and see if there is anything you need or want to research more or ask about in the next class.
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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 notesThrough lectures and presentations, readings and other media, pair and group discussion, and individual research, students will investigate the fundamental concepts and characteristics of traditional Japanese culture. A special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of the traditions in today's society and their potential value in the students' own lives.
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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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30%
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Active class participation in discussion of reading questions and other activities.
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レポート Report
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30%
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Research paper
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試験 Exam
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20%
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Mid-term and final exams
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その他 Others
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20%
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Reading and preparation of reading/discussion questions; occasional quizzes.
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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 | ISBN | 価格
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Roger J. Davies
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Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations
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Tuttle
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2016
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9784805311639
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¥ 2,090
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Suzuki, Daisetz T. 鈴木大拙著 ; 北川桃雄訳
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Zen and Japanese Culture 禅と日本文化 (対訳)
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講談社インターナショナル
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2005.12
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4770040261
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1800円+税
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参考書/Reference books
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Author | タイトル
Title | 出版社
Publisher | 出版年
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Groff, D. K.
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The Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi's Art of Strategy.
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Watkins Press
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2012
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9781780281209
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(Optional: since Musashi is one of my main research interests I will very likely make references to this text in the class, so it may be of interest to you, but it is not required, and the material will not appear on any tests.)
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メッセージ/Message
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I strongly encourage you to preview / skim / read ahead in the readings for the course to find topics which are of particular interest to you, and which you might want to pursue further in your research paper.
In addition to keeping up with the readings and other homework, regular attendance and active class participation will be essential for successful completion of this class.
The CoursePower system will be used extensively for distribution and collection of materials as well as other information about the class. Be sure you can access it and check it regularly.
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その他/Others
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Some of the textbooks for this class are bilingual in English and Japanese: this is for the benefit of English
speakers who would also like to work on their Japanese reading ability, and as support for Japanese speakers who may want a little help understanding the readings in English. However, as noted in the course title, this class will be held in English. It will be essential for you to do the preparatory readings before in class, and to read them in English.
The exact schedule of the course is subject to changes during the term, in order to accommodate the inclusion or extended discussion of topics of particular interest and value to the students.
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キーワード/Keywords
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traditional Japanese culture
Zen
aesthetics
bushidō
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