Japanese Culture and Society

Japanese Culture and Society

専門基礎科目（専門関連科目）

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社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA1

2単位

講義 (Lecture)

2025年度後期

(Fall semester)

ステファニー　アスマン　テラダ、小野原 教子

Graduate School of Social Sciences
Department of Global Business

英語

Not applicable.

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Onohara: By appointment・Research Building II, 312
Terada: Thursday, 13:00-14:30, Research Building I, 231

onohara@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 first part of this course focuses on the role of migration in Japan. For students who may consider working in this country, an understanding of migration and ethnicity is relevant. In this context, we will investigate immigration laws in Japan and the concept of skilled migration from the perspectives of employment and ethnicity. (Terada)
The second part seeks to provide an understanding of various aspects of Japanese society from tradition to modernity, in particular through the re-creation of images in Japanese popular cultures, reading living texts of web journals and magazines covering global current issues. This year covers fashion and sustainability, field study is to be planned related to the topic. (Onohara)


【到達目標】In the first 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. (Terada)
In the second part of this course, students will understand the aspects of Japanese society from tradition to modernity through the study of fashion culture. To explore the topic and research interest, study off campus will be part of the course. (Onohara)

Culture, fashion, popular culture, population decline, migration, ethnicity, identity, sustainability

【Course Content】

In the first 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 research presentations. (Terada)
In the second part of the course, students will learn about Japanese culture between tradition and modernity with a focus on kimono fashion, street fashion, and sustainability. (Onohara)

【Course Schedule】

1. Population Decline and Aging in Japan (1)
2. Population Decline and Aging in Japan (2)
3. Immigration in Japan  (1)
4. Immigration in Japan (2)
5. Skilled Migration
6. International Migrants in the Japanese Workplace (1)
7. International Migrants in the Japanese Workplace (2)
8. Japanese Culture: Tradition and Modernity (Onohara: Session 8-15)
9.  Japanese Popular Culture in the Global Context
10. Wearing Ideology and Identity: Fashion Culture (1)
11. Reading Myths and Images: Fashion Culture (2)
12. Field Study (details to be announced)
13. Presentation (Kimono and Street Fashion)
14. Fashion and Sustainability
15. Concluding Session (Survey and Discussion)

1. Onohara, Noriko. 2020. 人を着るということ: Mind That Clothes the Body, Koyo Shobo (Available at University Coop)
2. Sugimoto, Y. (2015). An Introduction to Japanese Society. Cambridge University Press.
3. Weiner, M. (Ed.) (1997). Japan’s Minorities. The Illusion of Homogeneity. Routledge.

Selected readings on migration in Japan 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 (Onohara 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 (Onohara 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%
Final presentation: 40%
Written summary of presentation: 30%

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

1. Students should actively participate in class discussions and give two presentations.
2. Regular attendance is required.
3. Students should have a basic knowledge of Japanese.

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

Not applicable.