| 授業方針・テーマ |
This course examines Japanese culture and society by paying special attention to Japanese words and phrases. Using a sociological perspective, this course 1) develops better understanding of Japanese culture and society, 2) assists to grasp the relationships between Japanese words and phrases and their cultural/social implications, 3) develops cultural sensitivity through cross-cultural/national comparisons and 4) improves critical thinking skills. |
習得できる知識・能力や授業の
目的・到達目標 |
Once you successfully complete this course, you should be able to demonstrate
• a better understanding of Japanese culture and society,
• how Japanese culture and society are reflected in Japanese words and phrases
• your sensitivity to cultural differences, and
• critical thinking skills through writing. |
授業計画・内容
授業方法 |
1. Introduction: What is sociology? What is culture?
2. In-group and out-group: Collectivism and individualism
3. In-group and out-group: Thinking differently
4. Tight and Loose Cultures
5. In-group and out-group: Uchi, soto, and yoso
6. Gift-giving and giri
7. Socialization
8. Learning to be Japanese (kindergarten)
9. Learning to be adolescent
10. Seniority (club activities)
11. Perfectly Japanese (family)
12. Fathers and Mothers
13. Work
14. Lost Harmony
15. Global Culture
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| 授業外学習 |
Students are expected to read assigned readings prior to class. Each article will be 10-30 pages in length. How long it takes to complete the assigned readings will depend on each student's reading speed, but it would take approximately 60 minutes. Students should spend approximately 90 minutes to review the materials after class. |
| テキスト・参考書等 |
Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: Tight and Loose Cultures and Secret Signals That Direct Our Lives (ISBN: 978-1501152948)
The Japanese Mind: Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture (ISBN: 0804832951)
Other readings will be distributed in class.
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| 成績評価方法 |
In-class Activities including a presentation 30%
Book Review 25%
Outline of Interview Paper 15%
Interview paper 30%
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質問受付方法
(オフィスアワー等) |
Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:00-13:00 and by appointment
If you would like to see me outside the above office hours, please contact me at taisho_ito_yeswecan@tmu.ac.jp |
特記事項
(他の授業科目との関連性) |
All instructions are conducted in English.
Due to the nature of this course, domestic students may have existing knowledge on and familiality with the topics and concepts covered in class. Domestic students and international students will have slightly different assignments (although the amount of work expected is the same).
Disclaimer: This syllabus provides a general plan for the course; Deviations may be necessary. The scheduling and contents of this syllabus are subject to change.
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| 備考 |
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シラバス照会