科目

Japan Seen from Outside

科目区分 教養教育科目(教養) 対象学年(以上) 学年指定なし
科目名称 Japan Seen from Outside 単位数 2.00単位
講義題目 Japan Seen from Outside 曜日・時限 金曜3限
担当教員 クレイグ ジョーンズ、フローレス アナ マリア 開講時期 2019年度後期
到達目標 Students will be expected to discuss important issues about life in Japan and how Japan is seen on the global stage. Students will use their expressive and critical thinking skills to analyze the course topics and present their own opinions regarding the issues.
授業概要 This course will require you to reflect on topics related to Japanese life, culture, and international image. New topics will be presented weekly or every two weeks, along with information related to this issue. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and prepare the necessary homework materials that will aid in these discussions. Students will need to demonstrate the skills they have learned in their final presentations.
授業計画 Week 1 – Introduction to the teacher, syllabus and course
Week 2 – Images of Japan
Week 3 – Japan on the world stage: entertainment and popular culture
Week 4 – Japan on the world stage: Olympics and Rugby World Cup
Week 5 – Japan’s place in the world
Week 6 – Omotenashi: poster presentation prep
Week 7 – Final presentation day 1
Week 8 – final presentation day 2
Week 9 – We will change teachers: Orientation
Week 10 – Uniformity 1
Week 11 – Uniformity 2
Week 12 – Immigration
Week 13 – International Relations
Week 14 – Presentation day 1
Week 15 – Presentation day 2

授業外学習 Students can expect to spend 90 minutes a week on homework and class preparation.
履修上の注意 none
成績評価の方法 Participation 15% – homework and preparation 35% – Presentation Preparation 25% – Presentations 25%
教科書 There will be no textbook required for this class. Material will be provided by the teachers.
参考書 Students are required to bring a notebook for taking notes and recording new vocabulary.