Japanese Culture and Society

Japanese Culture and Society

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Core Specialized Courses

社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA1

2単位

講義 (Lecture)

2026年度後期

(Fall semester)

Stephanie Assmann Terada

Graduate School of Social Sciences
Department of Global Business

英語

Not applicable.

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Thursday, 10:40-12:10, Research Building I, Room A-231

assmann@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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【講義目的】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.


【到達目標】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.

Population decline, migration, ethnicity, identity

【Course Content】

In 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. Students will also be familiarized with the concept of identity and have an opportunity to reflect about this concept from a comparative perspective.

【Course Schedule】

1. Population Decline and Aging in Japan (1)
2. Population Decline and Aging in Japan (2)
3. Population Decline and Aging in Japan (3)
4. Immigration in Japan (1)
5. Immigration in Japan (2)
6. Immigration in Japan (3)
7. International Migrants in the Japanese Workplace (1)
8. International Migrants in the Japanese Workplace (2)
9.  International Migrants in the Japanese Workplace (3)
10. The Concept of identity (1)
11. The Concept of Identity (2)
12. The Concept of Identity (3)
13. Japan as an Multiethnic Society (1)
14. Japan as an Multiethnic Society (2)
15. Concluding Session (Survey and Discussion)

対面

・対面授業のみ
・遠隔授業単位上限の適用を受けない

完全に禁止

1. Liu-Farrer, G. (2020). Immigrant Japan: Mobility and Belonging in an Ethno-Nationalist Society. Cornell University Press.
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.
【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.

Not applicable.

【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%
Presentation: 40%
Written summary of presentation: 30%

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

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.

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