Course title | |||||
Japanese Culture [Japanese Culture] | |||||
Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
Department | Year | 1~1 | Semester | 3rd | |
Course type | 3rd | Course code | 01md1002 | ||
Instructor(s) | |||||
伊藤 夏実 [ITO Natsumi] | |||||
Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | International Center, Main bldg. Fuchu | Email address |
Course description |
Objective of this course is to explore oneself in Japan and cultivate understanding of both Japanese culture and culture of multi-cultural background of international students through a variety of activities inside and outside the classroom. This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies. |
Expected Learning |
To have understanding and objective views on both Japanese culture and other culture of international students. Competency development: Multicultural understanding, Global awareness, Communication |
Course schedule |
1st Introduction, how to use online tool Edmodo 2nd *Field trip to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum 3rd Funny and cool things found in Japan / Orientation on Group project 4th Work in groups for Group project 5th *Field trip to Okutakao 6th Group project presentation #1 ”Rakugo” / Okutakao field trip orientation 7th “Rakugo” Rakugo session 8th Group project presentation #2 “Traditional Music” 9th "Japanese Traditional Music" session w/ TUAT Toochiku-kai members 10th Group project presentation #3 “Tea Ceremony” 11th "Tea Ceremony" session w/ TUAT Sado-bu members 12th Group project presentation #4 “Japanese Education System” 13th Preparation for a visit to elementary school 14th *Visit to Elementary School 15th Final presentation & Course evaluation *Outside class activities |
Prerequisites |
This course carries 2 credit. In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, and 14 hours for outside class activities, you are expected to prepare for, and review, the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class, using the handouts and the reference books suggested in class. |
Required Text(s) and Materials |
Handouts and materials are given in class. |
References |
Assessment/Grading |
Participation & discussion 40%, Reaction log 30%, Group projects and presentation 30% |
Message from instructor(s) |
Active participation in discussion is expected in each session. |
Course keywords |
Japanese Culture, Japanese Social Events, Life in Japan |
Office hours |
Wednesday 14:30-16:00 or by appointment |
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Lecture Language |
English |
Language Subject |
Last update |
2/28/2019 12:19:25 PM |