Course title
Overview of Japan (Faculty of Agriculture)   [Overview of Japan (Faculty of Agriculture)]
Course category specialized courses/ major subjects  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 18147
Instructor(s)
横森 佳世, 根本 貴弘, 田﨑 敦子   [YOKOMORI Kayo, NEMOTO Takahiro, TASAKI Atsuko]
Facility affiliation Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
The series of sessions focus on developing basic communication skills needed in Japanese daily life. The participants are expected to learn the general knowledge about Japan and skills for the further Japanese study. The sessions also provide the students information and knowledge about Japanese life and culture to help them study and communicate with Japanese people successfully. Also students learn about ICT security and ethics in Japan.
Expected Learning
understand the Japanese style, system, culture, way of thinking etc. and settle down smoothly into Japanese life.
Course schedule
1) Thurs 7th October, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Yokomori, History of exchange between Japan and the world

2) Thurs 14th October, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Yokomori with Semester exchange students, Japanese Culture

3) Thurs 21st October, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Tasaki, Intercultural communication

4) Thurs 28th October, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Yokomori, Japan's international contribution

5) Thurs 4th November, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Mr. Taguchi, About Foreign employment of Japanese companies

6) Thurs 11th November, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Yokomori with Buddy students, Japanese Culture

7) Thurs 18th November, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Nemoto, ICT

8) Thurs 25th November, 3rd (13:00-14:30), Online
Prof. Yokomori, Rap up
Prerequisites
In addition to time of spending in the classes, students are recommended to prepare for and revise the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Handout will be provided if needed
References
None
Assessment/Grading
Assessment will be done based on attendance & discussion (50%), report(25%) and presentation (25%) in the lecture.
Message from instructor(s)
Active participation in discussion is expected in each session.
Course keywords
Japanese Language, Japanese Communication Style, Japanese Culture, Japanese Social Events, ICT security, Media Ethics
Office hours
Please make appointments by e-mail.
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
8/11/2021 11:18:57 AM