Japanese Culture and Society

Japanese Culture and Society

専門教育科目

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社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA1

2単位

講義 (Lecture)

2024年度後期

(Fall semester)

タマシ カルメン、ステファニー　アスマン　テラダ

Graduate School of Social Sciences
Department of Global Business

英語

Not applicable.

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Tamas: By appointment・B307
Assmann-Terada: Thursday, 13:00-14:30, Research Building I, A-231

tamas@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp,
assmann@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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目標１:磨き続ける力／目標２:教え、寄り添う力／目標３:協働する力

【講義目的】The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of Japanese society from the perspectives of cultural anthropology and sociology. The first half of the course will focus on the historical development of Japan, with an emphasis on cultural traditions and patterns of thought. (Tamas)
The second part of this course focuses on the role of migration in Japan as the country is facing a demographic transition. For students who may consider working in this country, an understanding of migration and ethnicity is relevant. In this context, we will investigate care migration and skilled migration from the perspectives of employment, skills, and ethnicity. (Terada)

【到達目標】In the first part of the course, students will become familiar with basic aspects of Japanese culture, defining concepts related to the Japanese psyche and behavior, as well as contemporary customs and practices relevant to society.
In the second part of the course, students will gain an understanding of migration to Japan through various readings. Students will reflect upon concepts that are relevant to the study of migration such as ethnicity and identity.

History, patterns of thought, nihonjinron, population decline, migration, ethnicity, identity

【Course Content】

In the first part of the course, students will learn about Japanese mythology, Japanese history, and patterns of thought, as well as Japanese festivals as repositories of historical, religious, and social knowledge. In the second part of this course, students will examine the role of migration in Japan in an aging society. Through reading a variety of materials on Japanese society, students will develop skills in critical thinking, discussion, and presentation skills. (Terada)

【Course Schedule】

1. Class overview. Introduction to Japanese Culture
2. Encounters with the Other
3. Japanese seen by themselves and the others
4. Nihonjinron
5. Japanese Food between Art and Ritual
6. Manners and Daily Rituals
7. Theater as entertainment and sacred practice
8. Fieldtrip (details to be decided upon consultation with the students)
9. Population Decline and Aging in Japan I
10. Population Decline and Aging in Japan II
11. Care Migration I
12.  Care Migration II
13. Skilled Migration I
14. Skilled Migration II
15. Skilled Migration III

1.    Hendry, J. (2019). Understanding Japanese Society. Routledge.
2.    Benedict, R. (1954). The Chrysanthemum and the Sword. Tuttle.
3.    Sugimoto, Y. (2015). An Introduction to Japanese Society. Cambridge University Press.
4.    Weiner, M. (Ed.) (1997). Japan’s Minorities. The Illusion of Homogeneity. Routledge.

Additional readings will be distributed in class.

To be announced in class.

【Preparation】A detailed list of readings for each class will be distributed to the students during the first class, and will afterwards be available on the Universal Passport. About 60 minutes individual study are necessary to be able to actively participate in each class. Altogether, 15 hours are estimated for the total preparation time (Tamas and Terada).
【Review】Students are highly encouraged to review the class content to become familiar with the concepts used and be able to follow and participate in class discussions (approximately 60 minutes of individual review time for each class). Altogether, 15 hours are estimated for the total review time (Tamas and Terada).

In order for students to be able to have a direct experience of the issues discussed in class, a field trip is scheduled as part of the curriculum. The details will be decided upon consultation with the students.

【成績評価の基準】
S (90%~) excellent (thorough mastery of course material & concepts)
A (80%~) good (proficient grasp of most course material & concepts)
B (70%~) fair (a general understanding of the principal course material & concepts)
C (60%~) poor but passing (superficial familiarity with some course
material)

To obtain the credits for this course, at least a C (60%) is necessary.

【成績評価の方法】
Contributions to class discussion: 30%
Midterm presentation: 30%
Final presentation: 40%

Students will receive continuous feedback in class, during class discussions, and after their midterm and final presentations. (Tamas and Terada)

1.    Students should actively participate in class discussions and give two presentations.
2.    Regular attendance is required.

The students will have an opportunity to take part in a field trip.

Not applicable.