| Course title | |||||
| Japanese Culture [Japanese Culture] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 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 |
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The main objective of this course is to explore and cultivate an understanding of both Japanese culture and culture of the multi-cultural background of international students through a variety of activities inside and outside the classroom. The second objective is to learn to carry assertive communication. The third objective is to think and act how one can contribute to a society that consists of people of diverse and multi-cultural groups. Google classroom code: tmjksjk This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies. |
| Expected Learning |
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1) To have an understanding and objective views on both Japanese culture and other cultures of international students. 2) To have assertive communication skills by interacting with people of diverse cultural groups. 3) To learn interviewing skills and conduct a group interview. Competency development: Multicultural understanding, Global awareness, Communication |
| Course schedule |
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1st 10/05 Introduction to the course Getting to know each other 2nd 10/12 Funny things in Japan 3rd 10/19 One’s name 4th 10/26 Eigo DE Rakugo session @ multipurpose room at bldg.2 5th 11/02 Japanese tanka #1 Interpretation of contemporary tanka 6th 11/09 Japanese tanka #2 Creating one’s tanka 7th 11/16 Nohgaku workshop @gymnasium 8th 11/23 Group project #1 Learning interview skills 9th 11/30 Group project #2 Interview practice 10th 12/07 Wadaiko workshop@gymnasium 11th 12/14 Interview to the international students at TUAT 12th 12/21 No Class 13th 01/11 Group work for the final interview project 14th 01/18 Final presentation #1 15th 01/25 Final presentation #2 & Course evaluation *Contents of the class and schedule are subject to change. |
| 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 |
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Participation & discussion 40% to access reflection on group and/or self-performance Mid-term paper 20% to access one's knowledge on the optional activity and cultural understanding. Group project presentation 20% to access group's ability to explain their project and findings. Final paper 20% 1) to access the understanding of Japanese culture and express one's thoughts. 2) to access one's ability to explain the findings of the interview project. 3) to access one's ability to apply the findings of the project to make a better community. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| *Active participation in discussion is expected in each session. When class is conducted online, make sure to have your video on |
| 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 |
| 10/3/2022 4:27:53 PM |