Course Objectives
Learning purposes :
To broaden one's horizons and enhance one's thinking skills through the interpretation and appreciation of literary works. To understand how modern writers depicted different cultures and to deepen our understanding of different cultures. Students will also deepen their understanding of Japanese culture by understanding other cultures and comparing them with Japanese culture.
Course Objectives :
1. To develop the ability to think from multiple perspectives and to think flexibly by reading works and literature.
2. To be able to have their own opinions and ideas about how to deal with Japanese culture and other cultures, and to be able to explain them in their own words.
◎3. To be able to communicate using effective methods and means of explanation.
Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Acceptable | Not acceptable |
| Achievement 1 | The student understands the work, the author, and the subject matter of the work, and is able to give accurate explanations to others. | The student will understand and be able to explain the work, its author, and its subject matter to others. | The student The student will understand and be able to explain the work, its author, and its subject matter to others. | Not reached left. |
| Achievement 2 | The student will be able to research and discuss the content of a literary work and its historical background, and explain the results. | The student will be able to research and discuss the content of a literary work and its historical background and describe the results. | The student will be able to discuss the content of the literary work and its historical background, and describe the results. | Not reached left. |
| Achievement 3 | The student will have his or her own opinions and ideas about the work, about Japanese culture, and about how to deal with other cultures, and will be able to explain them to others in persuasive language. | The student will have his or her own opinions and ideas about the work, about Japanese culture, and about how to deal with other cultures, and will be able to explain them to others. | The student have their own opinions and ideas about the works, Japanese culture, and how to deal with different cultures, and they are making efforts to explain them to others. | Not reached left. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
General or Specialized : Specialized
Field of learning : Japanese
Foundational academic disciplines : Literature, linguistics / Japanese literature, Japanese linguistics
Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This class is equivalent to "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities".
Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goal of learning / education in this class is "(B), B-2", also "B-1", "B-3", "D-3", "F-1" and "F-2" are involved.
Course outline :
To understand how Japanese people at that time looked at other cultures through the appreciation of works and travelogues by modern writers that are set in foreign countries. Through comparisons between modern and contemporary cultures, and between Japan and other cultures, students will reevaluate their own culture and consider how to deal with other cultures.
Style:
Course method :
Reading of the works, lectures and exchange of opinions about the works and authors. Themes will be set for each content, and assignments and reports will be given.
Grade evaluation method :
Assignments (50%) + Report (50%).
No regular examination.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment :
This is a "class that requires study outside of class hours". Classes are offered for 15 hours per credit, but 30 credit hours are required in addition to this. Follow the instructions of your instructor for these studies.
Course advice :
As a preparatory study, research and understand the relationship between Japan and other Asian countries in the early 20th century. Students are expected to actively participate in class and make an effort to improve their own expressive ability. Students should be exposed to a variety of texts on a regular basis and practice thinking flexibly, as well as strive to increase their knowledge of Japanese literature and develop an interest in other cultures.
Foundational subjects : Japanese Ⅰ (1st year), Japanese Ⅱ (2nd), Japanese Ⅲ (3rd)
Related subjects : Japanese Ⅳ (4th year), Career Management (4th), Theory of Cross-cultural Society Ⅰ(4th)
Attendance advice :
If you are late for the start time, you will be treated as absent after 20 minutes.
Participate actively in classes and submit assignments on time.
Use of a dictionary on a mobile phone or smartphone during classes is not allowed.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance |
Learn about the content and methods of the class.
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| 2nd |
Natsume Soseki and London１ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 3rd |
Natsume Soseki and London２ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 4th |
Natsume Soseki and Manzhou１ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 5th |
Natsume Soseki and Manzhou２ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 6th |
Natsume Soseki and Korea |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 7th |
Akutagawa Ryunosuke and China１ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 8th |
(2nd semester mid-term exam) |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Akutagawa Ryunosuke and China２ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 10th |
Akutagawa Ryunosuke and China３ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 11th |
Akutagawa Ryunosuke and China４ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 12th |
Sato Haruo and Taiwan１ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 13th |
Sato Haruo and Taiwan２ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 14th |
Sato Haruo and Taiwan３ |
Understand the content of the work and what the author's perspective on different cultures was. Students will also be able to express their own ideas.
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| 15th |
(2nd semester final exam) |
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| 16th |
Summary |
The student will summarize and deepen their understanding of Japanese literature and culture as well as other cultures.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Presentation | Mutual Evaluations between students | Behavior | Portfolio | Mini test | Total |
| Subtotal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |