日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20242024 |
| 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 |
FB407/FB407FB407 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Introduction to Japanese society: modernity, tradition. and ideologies in the development of Japanese society. |
| 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 |
月4･N224/Mon.4･N224 Mon.4･N224 |
| 単位/ CreditCredit |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
CMP2231 |
| 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/ Grade (Year) RequiredGrade (Year) Required |
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。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
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| テキスト用コード/ Text CodeText Code |
FB407 |
The course provides an introduction to Japanese society and its evolution from ancient times to the the contemporary age. The lessons focus on the development of socio-political values, the meaning of cultural practices, and the place of tradition in different historical periods. Throughout the course, students will follow the spread of dominant social and political ideologies, major economic shifts, and the construction of national identity. Special emphasis will be put on the modern age and the recent decades.
The course centers on the development of Japanese society as seen through the lens of cultural production, socio-political ideologies that shaped society, and major economic trends. It will cover practices, beliefs, and habits through examples taken from everyday life, such as the history of manga, the influence of ancient myths, religions, the impact of Buddhism, public and private identities, and political trends since WWII to our contemporary age. Students will gain deep understanding of core values that unite and shape Japanese society, such as harmony, collectivism, honne-tatemae,uchi-soto, and the ganbaru spirit.
The course is multi-disciplinary and will provide theories from different fields of study and various styles of analysis and interpretations. Students are expected to develop and present their own opinions and original ideas during the lessons.
※Please refer to Japanese Page for details including evaluations, textbooks and others.
The course provides an introduction to Japanese society and its evolution from ancient times to the the contemporary age. The lessons focus on the development of socio-political values, the meaning of cultural practices, and the place of tradition in different historical periods. Throughout the course, students will follow the spread of dominant social and political ideologies, major economic shifts, and the construction of national identity. Special emphasis will be put on the modern age and the recent decades.
The course centers on the development of Japanese society as seen through the lens of cultural production, socio-political ideologies that shaped society, and major economic trends. It will cover practices, beliefs, and habits through examples taken from everyday life, such as the history of manga, the influence of ancient myths, religions, the impact of Buddhism, public and private identities, and political trends since WWII to our contemporary age. Students will gain deep understanding of core values that unite and shape Japanese society, such as harmony, collectivism, honne-tatemae,uchi-soto, and the ganbaru spirit.
The course is multi-disciplinary and will provide theories from different fields of study and various styles of analysis and interpretations. Students are expected to develop and present their own opinions and original ideas during the lessons.
| 1 | Introduction: culture, society, and key values in Japanese life. |
| 2 | From Himiko to Chôjû-giga: Mythology, gods, and drawings as political ideologies (I) |
| 3 | From Heian to Edo period: the development of cultural production, religions, and social stratification (II) |
| 4 | The impact of culture on politics, economy, and gender roles: from the geisha to Hello Kitty. |
| 5 | Class workshop: students' individual research and choices. |
| 6 | Murakami Takashi, Otaku, and underground art as tools of criticism and social change. |
| 7 | The place of the "ie" and the family along history. |
| 8 | Key values in Japanese economy: harmony, atmosphere, and the Confucian work system. |
| 9 | Modernity in political and economic systems before and after WWII. |
| 10 | The Bubble Age: when home turned to work and work was home. |
| 11 | Machines, technology and Shinto values: a history of tea service and robot pets. |
| 12 | The "new Japanese": single life, pets, individuality, and future Japan. |
| 13 | Japanese society in the age of globalization: is Japan opening up to the world? |
| 14 | Summary, paper themes, and closing notes. |
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
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
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| Independent opinions and research on different themes (themes chosen by students). |
Information about class preparation and reading material will be provided through the university online system, Canvas.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
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| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
最終レポート(Final Report)(30%) Attendance and weekly assignments(40%) midterm research(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
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| The required academic reading assignments will be posted online on the university website, Canvas, at the beginning of the course. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
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| Recommended texts: Strinati, D., An Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture（Routledge, 2004.） (Available in Japanese translation) |
・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
・2016年度以降入学者：多彩な学び
・2015年度以前入学者：主題別A