日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
全学共通科目・全学共通カリキュラム（総合系）/University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses) |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
FC405/FC405FC405 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Japanese culture: tradition, modernity, and change. |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
新座/NiizaNiiza |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水4/Wed.4 Wed.4 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
CMP2331 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
抽選他/Exceptional Lottery RegistrationExceptional Lottery Registration（定員：20人/ Capacity：20） |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
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| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/qo9edr0000006ur7-att/zengakukyoutu_sougou.pdf |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
The course provides an in-depth exploration of Japanese culture, practices, and values, tracing their evolution from historical origins up to the contemporary turbulent age. By examining the construction of social practices, religious values, and artistic movements, students will gain a deep understanding of Japan’s unique cultural identity, and how it constantly continues to develop and change. Major historical shifts, new traditions, and popular products will be presented and analyzed through different multi-disciplinary theories of media studies, neoliberal ideologies, and cultural psychology.
During the lessons, students will be able to discuss and present their opinions about the themes and ideologies presented in the course. In their final report, students will be able to focus on their own favorite themes and interests.
During the seminar, students will analyze the different ways in which everyday products and habits - that are often seen as trivial entertainment - carry deep meaning and reflect core ideologies and values of socio-political institutions. W Cultural artifacts and common habits are not only entertainment styles but also tools of hidden messages that are delivered to their audiences unconsciously. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to understand the meanings of various cultural phenomena, including manga, anime, kawaii ideologies, idols and subcultures, traditional practices like tea ceremonies, and national forms of culture such as the cherry-blossom picnics.
By examining specific products and case studies, students will develop critical thinking and independent analysis skills, while exploring themes and topics of personal interest.
The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating theories from a range of fields including anthropology, cultural studies, media theory, and cultural psychology, will will open new perspectives about the culture they see and participate in on a daily basis.
| 1 | Introduction: Defining Japanese culture - history, geography, and isolation in the shaping Japan’s identity. |
| 2 | The foundation of culture and society: Shintoism, Buddhism, and early Japanese myths from the ancient age to manga. |
| 3 | From Nara to Heian period: Aristocratic aesthetics, scroll paintings, and the development of classic literature. |
| 4 | The code of the samurai: The impact of Zen Buddhism on ethics and aesthetics during the feudal age. |
| 5 | Edo culture and the roots of modernity: Ukiyo-e, Kabuki theater, and the world of geisha entertainment. |
| 6 | Culture and nationalism between the wars: From coffee shops and dating to Kamikaze cherry-blossom. |
| 7 | Students' presentations. |
| 8 | The post war revival: Manga, movies, and the birth of Godzilla. |
| 9 | The political culture of the bubble economy: The new workplace, gendered economy, and the culture of the salaryman. |
| 10 | The Lost Decade and the rise of youth economy: J-Pop and subcultures as tools of nationalism and economic reconstruction. |
| 11 | Kawaii culture over time: From ideologies of revolution to performance of "cute". |
| 12 | Super-heroes, high-tech products, and politics in Japanese culture: Pokemon, Doraemon, and the world of One Piece characters. |
| 13 | Cultural design in the new millennium: What's next? Virtual work and virtual idols as the future of cultural practices. |
| 14 | Summary, closing notes, students' short conclusions. |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Reading texts and class assignments will be uploaded on Canvas, the university's website.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
最終レポート(Final Report)(30%) Attendance and weekly assignments(40%) midterm paper/presentation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The required reading assignments will be posted online together with additional reading texts. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended texts: Strinati, D., An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture（Routledge, 2004.） (Available in Japanese translation) |
Good reading and writing skills in English.
The course requires reading articles with theoretical material in English and writing assignments and opinions.
Make sure to have the reading skills necessary to follow academic texts.
・F科目上級（外国語による総合系科目）
・他に特別外国人学生が履修
・この授業は英語で実施する
・履修者はTOEIC®L&R 700点相当以上の英語力を有していることを前提に授業を実施する
・多彩な学び科目
The course provides an in-depth exploration of Japanese culture, practices, and values, tracing their evolution from historical origins up to the contemporary turbulent age. By examining the construction of social practices, religious values, and artistic movements, students will gain a deep understanding of Japan’s unique cultural identity, and how it constantly continues to develop and change. Major historical shifts, new traditions, and popular products will be presented and analyzed through different multi-disciplinary theories of media studies, neoliberal ideologies, and cultural psychology.
During the lessons, students will be able to discuss and present their opinions about the themes and ideologies presented in the course. In their final report, students will be able to focus on their own favorite themes and interests.
During the seminar, students will analyze the different ways in which everyday products and habits - that are often seen as trivial entertainment - carry deep meaning and reflect core ideologies and values of socio-political institutions. W Cultural artifacts and common habits are not only entertainment styles but also tools of hidden messages that are delivered to their audiences unconsciously. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to understand the meanings of various cultural phenomena, including manga, anime, kawaii ideologies, idols and subcultures, traditional practices like tea ceremonies, and national forms of culture such as the cherry-blossom picnics.
By examining specific products and case studies, students will develop critical thinking and independent analysis skills, while exploring themes and topics of personal interest.
The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating theories from a range of fields including anthropology, cultural studies, media theory, and cultural psychology, will will open new perspectives about the culture they see and participate in on a daily basis.
| 1 | Introduction: Defining Japanese culture - history, geography, and isolation in the shaping Japan’s identity. |
| 2 | The foundation of culture and society: Shintoism, Buddhism, and early Japanese myths from the ancient age to manga. |
| 3 | From Nara to Heian period: Aristocratic aesthetics, scroll paintings, and the development of classic literature. |
| 4 | The code of the samurai: The impact of Zen Buddhism on ethics and aesthetics during the feudal age. |
| 5 | Edo culture and the roots of modernity: Ukiyo-e, Kabuki theater, and the world of geisha entertainment. |
| 6 | Culture and nationalism between the wars: From coffee shops and dating to Kamikaze cherry-blossom. |
| 7 | Students' presentations. |
| 8 | The post war revival: Manga, movies, and the birth of Godzilla. |
| 9 | The political culture of the bubble economy: The new workplace, gendered economy, and the culture of the salaryman. |
| 10 | The Lost Decade and the rise of youth economy: J-Pop and subcultures as tools of nationalism and economic reconstruction. |
| 11 | Kawaii culture over time: From ideologies of revolution to performance of "cute". |
| 12 | Super-heroes, high-tech products, and politics in Japanese culture: Pokemon, Doraemon, and the world of One Piece characters. |
| 13 | Cultural design in the new millennium: What's next? Virtual work and virtual idols as the future of cultural practices. |
| 14 | Summary, closing notes, students' short conclusions. |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Reading texts and class assignments will be uploaded on Canvas, the university's website.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
最終レポート(Final Report)(30%) Attendance and weekly assignments(40%) midterm paper/presentation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The required reading assignments will be posted online together with additional reading texts. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended texts: Strinati, D., An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture（Routledge, 2004.） (Available in Japanese translation) |
Good reading and writing skills in English.
The course requires reading articles with theoretical material in English and writing assignments and opinions.
Make sure to have the reading skills necessary to follow academic texts.
・F科目上級（外国語による総合系科目）
・他に特別外国人学生が履修
・この授業は英語で実施する
・履修者はTOEIC®L&R 700点相当以上の英語力を有していることを前提に授業を実施する
・多彩な学び科目