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令和2年度以降入学者 Japanese Society1
令和元年度以前入学者 Society of Japan
教員名 カトラミーズターレク
単位数    2 学年 1~4 開講区分 文理学部
科目群 総合教育科目
学期 前期 履修区分 選択
授業の形態 In principle, this class will be conducted in-person. However, to accommodate exchange students who might be unable to enter Japan, this class may be switched to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom, conducted at the class scheduled time. The format depends on the students’ status and the ongoing situation regarding the pandemic restrictions in Japan. Please always keep updated via Blackboard and do not hesitate to send an email to the professor if you have any questions.
この授業は、原則として対面式で行われるが、入国出来ない留学生の参加を可能にするため、Zoomによる同時双方向型に変更される可能性がある。必ずBlackboard でのアップテートを参考にし、分からないことがあるときは教員に直接メールで取り合わせをすること。Blackboard ID: 20220143
授業概要 This course is designed to be an overview of contemporary Japanese society in the context of globalization. Throughout the course, we explore critical issues in today’s Japanese society with a focus on the topics surrounding work, education, gender, and population. By engaging with critical issues and looking at data, students will deepen their knowledge of Japan from an international perspective by understanding the changes that have occurred and the existing challenges in contemporary Japanese society.
授業のねらい・到達目標 You will be expected to critically engage with both scholarly discussions as well as basic statistics on various topics in Japanese society, and demonstrate your understanding through your assignments and participation in class.
この科目は文理学部のDP及びCP1に対応しています。この科目は文理学部のディプロマポリシーDP2, 3, 6, 及びカリキュラムポリシーCP2, 3, 6に対応している。(A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
授業の方法 授業の形式:【講義】
Students learn to read academic and media texts in English and communicate on the topic. Via Blackboard, students have access to reading materials and need to submit assignments. Students need to attend the classes and participate in discussions.
The final essay also needs to be submitted via Blackboard.
毎週授業に出席し、ディスカッションに参加する。Blackboardを通して教材を配信するが、事前に受講生はその教材を学修し、所定の方法で課題の解答やエッセーを提供する。課題やエッセーのフィードバックは毎回ブラックボードで行う。また、授業に欠席する場合は、必ず教員の許可を得ること。
授業計画
1 Introduction
Overview of the course; What does it mean to study Japan from social science perspective?
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】None (0時間)
【事後学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
2 Geographical variations
Center; periphery; challenges and issues
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
3 Generational variations 1
Japan’s aging society; how the aging of population impacts people's life course
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
4 Generational variations 2
Decline birthrate; what factors contribute to the declining birthrate; how aging and low birthrate
impact welfare structure
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
5 Education and diversity
Education for all; inequality in education; educational reforms
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
6 Work forms 1
Japanese worklife; lifetime employment; performance-based employment
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
7 Work forms 2
Japan’s male-dominated corporate world; women with professional careers
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
8 Work forms 3
Social security provision; part-time work
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
9 Gender and family
Family system; male-female relations; view of housewives
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
10 Local community and neighborhood
Rural community life; urban neighborhood; decline in community life; local revitalization
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
11 Politics and government
Government institutions; electoral system and public participation; central-local politics
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
12 Japan in the global society
International relations; Japan’s contributions to international society
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Read and study the assigned text (2時間)
【事後学習】Go over your class notes (2時間)
13 Student presentations 1
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Prepare your presentation (5時間)
【事後学習】Go over feedback (2時間)
14 Student presentations 2
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Prepare your presentation (5時間)
【事後学習】Go over feedback (2時間)
15 Final Discussion
Wrapping up; reviewing contemporary Japanese society
In-person 対面 (May be changed to synchronous interactive classes via Zoom. Zoomによる同時双方向型へと変更される可能性あり) (A-2-2, A-3-2, A-6-2).
【事前学習】Prepare for the final discussion (2時間)
【事後学習】None (0時間)
その他
教科書 Assigned texts will be provided in class.
参考書 Joy Hendry, Understanding Japanese Society , Routledge , 2019, 5 edition
成績評価の方法及び基準 レポート:Final paper of around 1000 words(40%)、授業内テスト:Individual presentation; assignment to be submitted via Blackboard for students unable to attend in-person classes(40%)、授業参画度:active participation in class disucssion (provide constructive criticism to other students' presentations)(20%)
オフィスアワー Via email and Blackboard.

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