Course title
Japanese Culture   [Japanese Culture]
Course category Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 020248
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
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
2/28/2019 12:19:18 PM