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Academic Policies Registration Procedures & Course Descriptions

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Center for Japanese Studies

南山大学外国人留学生別科

C O N T E N T S Page

Academic Calendar・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1 Academic Policies and Registration Procedures・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2-9 I. Courses and Credits II. Assessment III. Class Attendance Policy IV. Registration Procedures V. Withdrawal from the Program and Refunds Course Descriptions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10-48 【 Courses in the Japanese Language 】 Credits

10310～ New Intensive Japanese 300: Japanese for Communication 5 Yuzuru Takigawa ・・・・・・・ 10 10320～ New Intensive Japanese 300: Japanese Reading and Writing 3 Yuzuru Takigawa ・・・・・・・ 11 10330 New Intensive Japanese 300: Project Work 1 Yuzuru Takigawa ・・・・・・・ 12 10410～ New Intensive Japanese 400: Japanese for Communication 5 Kazuyo Takeda et al. ・・・・ 13 10420～ New Intensive Japanese 400: Japanese Reading and Writing 3 Kazuyo Takeda et al. ・・・・ 13 10430 New Intensive Japanese 400: Project Work 1 Kazuyo Takeda ・・・・・・・・・ 14 10510～ New Intensive Japanese 500: Japanese for Communication 5 Akemi Yasui et al. ・・・・・・・ 15 10520～ New Intensive Japanese 500: Japanese Reading and Writing 3 Akemi Yasui et al. ・・・・・・・ 16 10530 New Intensive Japanese 500: Project Work 1 Akemi Yasui ・・・・・・・・・・・ 16 10610～ New Intensive Japanese 600: Japanese for Communication 5 Hideki Hamada et al. ・・・・ 17 10620～ New Intensive Japanese 600: Japanese Reading and Writing 3 Hideki Hamada et al. ・・・・ 18 10630 New Intensive Japanese 600: Project Work 1 Hideki Hamada ・・・・・・・・ 19 10710～ New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese for Communication 5 Hisami Okada ・・・・・・・・・・ 19 10720～ New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese Reading and Writing 3 Hisami Okada ・・・・・・・・・・ 20 10730 New Intensive Japanese 700: Project Work 1 Nobuyo Machida ・・・・・・・ 21

【 Lecture Courses in Japanese Area Studies 】 21020 Japanese Economy II 3 Masatsugu Tsuji・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22 22020 Japanese Business II 3 Marc Bremer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23 23020 Japanese Politics II 3 Robert Aspinall ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 25 24010 Japanese Foreign Policy 3 David M. Potter ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26 31040 Japanese Culture and Art II 3 Tomohiro Taguchi ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27 32070 Fieldwork Research Methods For Japan II 3 Robert Croker ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 28 34010 Japanese Religions II 3 Raj Susai ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 29 61040 Japanese Literature IV 3 Hiroshi Hosoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 30 63070 Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature II 3 Sharif Mebed ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 30 【 Japanese Seminar Courses 】 42050 Introduction to Teaching Japanese 2 Masahiko Mutsukawa・・・・・・・・・・・ 32

as a Foreign Language 43050 Japanese Media Literacy 2 Hisami Okada ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 32 51010 Elementary Translation 2 Hideki Hamada・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 33 51020 Intermediate Translation 2 Nanako Machida ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 34 52060 Creative Writing 2 Akiko Tsuda ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 35 52070 Introduction to Academic Japanese Writing 2 Mari Yamada ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 35 52080 Academic Japanese Writing 2 Tomoko Komada・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 36 62020 Classical Japanese II 2 Tomoko Komada・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 37 63020 Readings in Social Sciences II a 2 Masahiko Mutsukawa・・・・・・・・・・・ 37 63021 Readings in Social Sciences II b 2 Zunmin Wu ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 38 63040 Readings in Japanese Literature II 2 Hisami Okada ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 39 63050 Academic Japanese Reading 4 Nanako Machida ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 39 71010 University Preparatory Japanese 2 Nobuyo Machida ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 40 71020 Business Japanese 2 Emi Satō ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 41 71030 Japanese in Tourism 2 Akemi Yasui ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 42 71060 Introduction to Business Japanese 2 Yuzuru Takigawa・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 42 71070 Japanese in Volunteering 2 Yuriko Ide/Miyuki Doi ・・・・・・・・・・ 43 【 Practical Courses in the Japanese Arts 】 81021 Calligraphy (Shodō) II-A 2 Yūko Hirano ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 45 81022 Calligraphy (Shodō) II-B 2 Yūko Hirano ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 45 82010 Chinese Black Ink Painting (Sumie) 2 Ritsuo Sugiyama・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 45 83010 Flower Arrangement (Ikebana) 2 Kōji Kanamori et al.・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 46 84010 Woodblock Printing (Hanga) 2 Tatsuhiko Hasegawa・・・・・・・・・・・・ 46 85010 Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony (Sadō) A 2 Fumie Kojima et al. ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 47 85011 Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony (Sadō) B 2 Fumie Kojima et al. ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 47

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Academic Calendar for Spring 2013 January 10, 11, 15 (Thu, Fri, Tue) Placement Test, Orientation, Provisional Registration, Distribution

of Course Materials January 16 (Wed) Classes Start January 16 (Wed) – January 29 (Tue) Period for Adding and Dropping Courses January 29 (Tue) Final Registration January 30 (Wed) Final Confirmation of Course Registration February 1 (Fri) Recess for Junior College Entrance Examination* February 6–14 (Wed–Thu) Recess for University Entrance Examinations* February 15 (Fri) Classes Resume after Recess March 16–24 (Sat–Sun) Spring Vacation* March 25 (Mon) Classes Resume after Spring Vacation April 1–12 (Mon–Fri) Period for Changing Course Assessment Status to Pass/Fail April 29 (Mon) National Holiday (Anniversary of Showa Day) – Classes held as normal May 2 (Thu) Classes End May 3 (Fri) National Holiday * (Constitution Day) May 4 (Sat) National Holiday * (Greenery Day) May 5 (Sun) National Holiday * (Children’s Day) May 7–13 (Tue–Mon) Final Examinations May 18 (Sat) Closing Ceremony

* No classes on these days

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

AND

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

For our new students, and as a reminder to all our other students here at Center for Japanese Studies, here are the general academic policies and registration procedures of the Center. All students are expected to be familiar with this information.

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I. Courses and Credits a) Courses available and credits Courses on offer for the Spring 2013 semester and the credits awarded for each course are as indicated below. Students may take each course only once while enrolled at the Center for Japanese Studies. Note that all full-time students are required to register for the Japanese language courses. Students are assigned to one of the five levels indicated by means of a placement test. Each level consists of three types of courses: Japanese for Communication, Japanese Reading and Writing, and Project Work. All full-time students are required to take Japanese for Communication and Japanese Reading and Writing. Project Work is an elective course. In exceptional circumstances, students who have excelled in their Fall Semester language courses may be eligible to take a special test allowing them to skip a level when registering for the Spring Semester language courses. For further details, please contact the Center for Japanese Studies (hereafter known as CJS) Office. 【 Required elective courses 】 < Courses in the Japanese Language >

10310～ New Intensive Japanese 300: Japanese for Communication (NIJ310) 5 credits 10320～ New Intensive Japanese 300: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ320) 3 credits 10410～ New Intensive Japanese 400: Japanese for Communication (NIJ410) 5 credits 10420～ New Intensive Japanese 400: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ420) 3 credits 10510～ New Intensive Japanese 500: Japanese for Communication (NIJ510) 5 credits 10520～ New Intensive Japanese 500: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ520) 3 credits 10610～ New Intensive Japanese 600: Japanese for Communication (NIJ610) 5 credits

10620～ New Intensive Japanese 600: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ620) 3 credits 10710～ New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese for Communication (NIJ710) 5 credits 10720～ New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ720) 3 credits 【 Elective courses 】 < Courses in the Japanese Language >

10330 New Intensive Japanese 300: Project Work (NIJ330) 1 credit 10430 New Intensive Japanese 400: Project Work (NIJ430) 1 credit 10530 New Intensive Japanese 500: Project Work (NIJ530) 1 credit 10630 New Intensive Japanese 600: Project Work (NIJ630) 1 credit 10730 New Intensive Japanese 700: Project Work (NIJ730) 1 credit

< Lecture Courses in Japanese Area Studies > 21020 Japanese Economy II 3 credits 22020 Japanese Business II 3 credits

23020 Japanese Politics II 3 credits 24010 Japanese Foreign Policy 3 credits

31040 Japanese Culture and Art II 3 credits 32070 Fieldwork Research Methods for Japan II 3 credits

34010 Japanese Religions II 3 credits 61040 Japanese Literature IV 3 credits 63070 Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature II 3 credits < Japanese Seminar Courses > 42050 Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language 2 credits 43050 Japanese Media Literacy 2 credits 51010 Elementary Translation 2 credits 51020 Intermediate Translation 2 credits 52060 Creative Writing 2 credits 52070 Introduction to Academic Japanese Writing 2 credits 52080 Academic Japanese Writing 2 credits 62020 Classical Japanese II 2 credits

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63020 Readings in Social Sciences II a 2 credits 63021 Readings in Social Sciences II b 2 credits 63040 Readings in Japanese Literature II 2 credits 63050 Academic Japanese Reading 4 credits 71010 University Preparatory Japanese 2 credits 71020 Business Japanese 2 credits 71030 Japanese in Tourism 2 credits 71060 Introduction to Business Japanese 2 credits 71070 Japanese in Volunteering 2 credits < Practical Courses in the Japanese Arts > 81021 Calligraphy (Shodō) II-A 2 credits 81022 Calligraphy (Shodō) II-B 2 credits 82010 Chinese Black Ink Painting (Sumie) 2 credits 83010 Flower Arrangement (Ikebana) 2 credits 84010 Woodblock Printing (Hanga) 2 credits 85010 Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony (Sadō) A 2 credits 85011 Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony (Sadō) B 2 credits b) Registration requirements Full-time students are required to register for a minimum load of 14 credits (or 15, in the case of IES Abroad students) and a maximum load of 18 credits per semester. The maximum load for part-time students is 12 credits per semester. c) Certificate of Completion (1) In the case of full-time students completing “New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese for Communication (NIJ710)” or “New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ720)” in their first semester, they need to earn 28 credits (including at least 11 credits of required elective courses) or more over a period of two consecutive semesters to be awarded a “Certificate of Completion”. (2) In the case of full-time students completing neither “New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese for Communication (NIJ710) nor New Intensive Japanese 700: Japanese Reading and Writing (NIJ720)” in their first semester, they need to earn 28 credits (including at least 16 credits of required elective courses) or more over a period of two consecutive semesters to be awarded a “Certificate of Completion”. d) Auditing Full-time students may elect to take up to one course on an auditing basis. This course is not included when calculating the required credit load, but is to be recorded on the registration form. An auditing student is expected to attend classes regularly and to prepare for the lectures and activities, but is not required to take examinations nor submit assigned papers. Please note that courses in the Japanese arts may not be taken on an auditing basis.

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II. Assessment a) Grades Assessment of courses is based on the award of grades A, B, C, D, and P for the successful completion of a course. Those who fail to complete a course successfully are awarded an F grade. Grades A, B, and C are further divided into three levels. A descriptions of grades awarded is as follows: A+ A A− Excellent D Below average B+ B B− Above average P Pass C+ C C− Average F Fail (no credit given) b) Changing course assessment status to Pass/Fail In principle, assessment of courses is based on the award of grades as described above. The Center does, however, provide students with the option of being assessed according to the Pass/Fail system. Unless requested otherwise by the student, all courses taken at the Center are assessed according to the Center’s grading system. Thus, students wishing to change to Pass/Fail status should notify the Center Office of their wishes during the period for changing course assessment status to Pass/Fail, which is between Monday, 1 April and Friday, 12 April 2013. The request form is available from the CJS Office. Please note the following provisions in regard to the Pass/Fail option:

・Students may not opt for Pass/Fail assessment if they are receiving one of these scholarships: Toyota–Nanzan, Ibu Hatsue–Nanzan, Hirschmeier, Tomonokai.

・Exchange students (including ISEP students) are required to submit an official letter of permission from their home institutions if they wish to opt for Pass/Fail assessment.

・IES Abroad students are permitted to change one course to Pass/Fail assessment, provided that it counts for no more than 3 credits.

・Courses in the Japanese arts may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

c) Requests for extensions In special cases, an extension of the period to complete the requirements of a particular course may be granted by the Dean of Academic Affairs (Masahiko Mutsukawa Ph.D.) after consultation with the instructor in charge of the course. As a general rule, the extension period is two weeks. Requests for an extension must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Academic Affairs no later than the last day of classes of the semester in question. Students failing to meet the requirements of the course by the end of any extension granted will receive an “F” grade for the course in question. d) Transcripts The official academic transcripts of students on exchange programs with Nanzan University and of ISEP students are sent to their respective home institutions about one month after the end of the semester. In the case of IES Abroad students, the official transcripts are mailed directly to the IES Abroad office, to which students should apply for copies thereof. The official transcripts of students sponsored by the Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation are mailed to the Nagoya representative of the Foundation. Requests for official copies of the transcript of academic records must be accompanied by a fee of 200 yen per copy and the appropriate postage fee. e) Cheating Cheating and questionable behavior during examinations is strictly forbidden in accordance with University regulations. During closed-book examinations, no books, notebooks, cards, dictionaries, or other materials may be referred to in the examination room while the examination is in progress. All such materials must be stored out of sight. During open-book examinations, only reference materials specifically designated by the instructors may be used. Each examination supervisor will judge these matters in accordance with the written instructions of the course instructor. Any violation of the above regulations is dealt with by an assigned committee in accordance with established procedures and may result in loss of credits for the particular course, loss of credits for the entire semester, or expulsion from the program.

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III. Class Attendance Policy Students must understand that merely attending classes does not guarantee a pass for any course. Regular attendance of all classes is expected by the Center, and exceeding the permitted number of absences for any given course shall result in automatic failure. The maximum numbers of absences permitted are as follows.

Japanese for Communication: fifteen 45-minute class sessions Japanese Reading and Writing: nine 45-minute class sessions Lecture Courses: six 45-minute class sessions all other courses (including Project Work): four 45-minute class sessions

Please take careful note that it is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor regarding any absence, whatever the reason may be. Absence due to illness or similar unavoidable circumstances will only be excused when supported by a medical certificate or other such official documentation. Please refer to Excused Absences p.7. If you are unsure, please consult the Center Office. IV. Registration Procedures Changes and Cancellation of Course Offerings Every effort is made to hold courses listed in the scheduled semester, but offerings are subject to change without notice. Courses where teachers are not available is subject to cancellation, also when class size is less than four students may be subject to cancellation. Students intending to transfer credit for courses taken at the Center to fulfil graduation requirements at their home institutions should plan their programs with as much flexibility as possible in order to prevent delays in graduation. Students are expected to carry out registration procedures in strict accordance with the following: Provisional course registration: Friday, 11 January Course registration is carried out at the end of the academic orientation. Students should read through the syllabus and study the timetable schedule thoroughly before registering for courses in order to ensure that all requirements regarding the number of credits are met. Confirmation of course registration details: Wednesday, 16 January On the designated date, students are required to confirm that their provisional course registration details are correct by checking their mailboxes, where a copy of the provisional course registration will be placed. Final course registration: Tuesday, 29 January Any changes in course registration are carried out in the classroom before the beginning of the Japanese language classes in accordance with the instructions issued by CJS staff members. Any changes to be made must be carried out here, as no further changes to course registration are permitted thereafter. Final confirmation of course registration: Wednesday, 30 January On the designated date, students are required to confirm that their final course registration details are correct by checking their mailboxes, where a copy of the final course registration will be placed. In the event that any of the details given on the form are incorrect, students must inform CJS staff immediately in order to deal with the matter. This form is the official course registration form and is to be retained by students for their records until the end of the semester. Distribution of class lists to instructors: Wednesday, 30 January – Friday, 15 February Students should check that their name is on the class lists for each course that they are registered for. If it is not on a class list, then both the instructor as well as the CJS Office must be informed without delay. Withdrawal from courses Withdrawal from individual courses after final confirmation of course registration can be made only with the special permission of the Dean of Academic Affairs and only for reasons unforeseen at the time of registration. Please consult the CJS Office for further information.

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V. Withdrawal from the Program and Refunds Tuition fees are, in principle, non-refundable, and official permission to withdraw from the CJS program can only be granted in exceptional circumstances for reasons unforeseeable at the time of admission, such as illness or accident. Before beginning formal withdrawal procedures, students are required to discuss the matter with the Dean of Academic Affairs (Masahiko Mutsukawa Ph.D.) as well as their academic advisor. The official date of withdrawal is set by an assigned committee as the day on which the request is accepted by the CJS Office. Unauthorized absence from class is not considered to constitute withdrawal from the program. The request for permission to withdraw must be approved first by the committee and then by the President of the University. It usually takes approximately two weeks to grant an official withdrawal. Permission to withdraw is not granted automatically upon request. Since students are permitted to enter the country on the condition that they maintain full-time student status, it is the responsibility of Nanzan University to report any withdrawal to the Immigration Office within two weeks. Withdrawal from the program usually results in the student having to change visa status or leave Japan. Any request for a refund of tuition fees must be stated on the request for permission to withdraw. Refunds of tuition fees are not usually given in Japanese universities, but after consideration of the reasons for withdrawal the Director of the Center for International Education may, with the approval of the President of the University, grant a partial or full refund in accordance with the following. Withdrawal before the end of the 2nd week 100% refund Withdrawal before the end of the 4th week 75% refund Withdrawal before the end of the 6th week 50% refund Withdrawal before the end of the 8th week 25% refund Withdrawal after the end of the 8th week No refund A 30,000 yen withdrawal fee is deducted from the tuition fees paid, and the above percentage is applied to the remaining balance. Please note that the request for withdrawal must be submitted in writing. Oral requests are not accepted.

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ATTENTION

Registration at the Center does not mean that students are automatically registered at their home universities. It is the responsibility of all students to make sure that they are properly registered at both institutions. <Excused Absences> The CJS (Center for Japanese Studies) permits students to be absent in the circumstances outlined below. Students wishing to have an absence excused should obtain an Excused Absence Request Form from the CJS Office and submit it with the necessary supporting documents. CJS Office staff will notify you when a decision is made. As a general rule, this form is to be submitted before an absence. In cases where this is impossible, hand in this form within one week from the day following the period of absence. The period of excused absence, the prerequisite circumstances for approval, the necessary documentation and the measures for dealing with assessment occurring during the period of absence are as follows. Funerals

Absence of up to five lecture days is excused for funerals of close family members, as defined as parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles and aunts, children or spouse, or in the case of a home-stay the immediate host family. Please attach a letter from your father or mother to the Letter of Excused Absence Request as supporting documentation. The following measures will be taken:

• A make-up test will be carried out if major pieces of assessment such as scheduled course examinations are missed. However the highest attainable mark will be 90%.

• Make-up tests will not be carried out to cover quizzes missed. Note: If overseas travel is involved, please submit a copy of the departure and return date stamped pages of your passport to the CJS Office. Weddings

Absence of up to three lecture days is excused for weddings of parents, siblings or grandparents. Please attach a letter from your father or mother to the Letter of Excused Absence Request as proof of attendance at the wedding. The following measures will be taken:

• A make-up test will be carried out if major pieces of assessment such as scheduled course examinations are missed. However, the highest attainable mark will be 90%.

• Make-up tests will not be carried out to cover quizzes missed. Note: If overseas travel is involved, please submit a copy of the departure and return date stamped pages of your passport to the CJS Office. Religious reasons

Obtain an Excused Absence Request Form from the CJS Office, attach documentary proof supporting your application and return it to the office. The CJS Director or CJS Dean of Academic Affairs will consider the application and decide whether or not your absence is to be excused and how many days will be granted if it is excused. The following measures will be taken:

• A make-up test will be carried out if major pieces of assessment such as scheduled course examinations are missed. No marks are deducted in the case of an excused absence.

• Make-up tests will not be carried out to cover quizzes missed. Note: If overseas travel is involved, please submit a copy of the departure and return date stamped pages of your passport to the CJS office. Illness

Submit official documentation such as your medical receipts or medical documents with the Excused Absence Request Form. The CJS Director or CJS Dean of Academic Affairs will consider the application and decide whether or not your absence is to be excused, and how many days will be granted if it is excused. The following measures will be taken:

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• A make-up test will be carried out if major pieces of assessment such as scheduled course examinations are missed. However, the highest attainable mark will be 90%.

• Make-up tests will not be carried out to cover quizzes missed. Other reasons

As general rule, absence because of attendance at awards ceremonies or conferences will be excused if the event is of an academic nature or is related to the study of the Japanese language. Please submit a letter from the organizer, or some event-related material supporting your application. Exchange students and Toyota-Nanzan Scholarship students must also submit a letter from the University authorizing the absence. Students from IES Abroad should submit a letter from the IES Abroad Office granting you permission to be absent. The CJS Director or CJS Dean of Academic Affairs will consider the application and decide whether or not your absence is to be excused and how many days will be granted if it is excused. The following measures will be taken:

• A make-up test will be carried out if major tests such as scheduled course examinations are missed. However, the highest attainable mark will be 90%.

• Make-up tests will not be carried out to cover quizzes missed. Note: If overseas travel is involved, please submit a copy of the departure and return date stamped pages of your passport to the CJS Office. Please contact the CJS Office if you have any questions or require more detailed information.

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COURSE

DESCRIPTIONS

COURSES IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE

NEW INTENSIVE JAPANESE 300 10310～ JAPANESE FOR COMMUNICATION (NIJ310)

INSTRUCTOR: Yuzuru Takigawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 200 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered hiragana and katakana in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to cope with daily and specific matters in various situations speaking and listening. Students are expected to be able to read and write short passages using the grammar and expressions covered in these courses, and should be able to handle 200 kanji in addition to hiragana and katakana.

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This course is designed to improve overall Japanese proficiency for communication. Although more focus is placed on speaking and listening, a multi-skill approach is usually taken. The class meets ten periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1 GENKI Lesson 1 / Lesson 2 2 GENKI Lesson 2 / Lesson 3 3 GENKI Lesson 3 / Lesson 4 4 GENKI Lesson 4 / Lesson 5 5 GENKI Lesson 6 / Lesson 7 6 GENKI Lesson 7 / Lesson 8 7 GENKI Lesson 8 / Lesson 9 8 GENKI Lesson 9 / Lesson 10 9 GENKI Lesson 11 / Lesson 12 10 GENKI Lesson 12 / Lesson 13 11 GENKI Lesson 13 / Lesson 14 12 GENKI Lesson 14 / Lesson 15 TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I <Workbook>. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II <Workbook>. Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. Other materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%

NEW INTENSIVE JAPANESE 300 10320～ JAPANESE READING AND WRITING (NIJ320)

INSTRUCTOR: Yuzuru Takigawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 200 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered hiragana and katakana in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to cope with daily and specific matters in various situations speaking and listening. Students are expected to be able to read and write short passages using the grammar and expressions covered in these courses, and should be able to handle 200 kanji in addition to hiragana and katakana. This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. Topics are usually chosen from social, cultural and academic topics that are suitable for college students. Although more focus is placed on reading and writing, discussion and debate are also encouraged. The class meets six periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1 GENKI Lesson 1 / Lesson 2 2 GENKI Lesson 2 / Lesson 3 3 GENKI Lesson 3 / Lesson 4 4 GENKI Lesson 4 / Lesson 5 5 GENKI Lesson 6 / Lesson 7 6 GENKI Lesson 7 / Lesson 8

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7 GENKI Lesson 8 / Lesson 9 8 GENKI Lesson 9 / Lesson 10 9 GENKI Lesson 11 / Lesson 12 10 GENKI Lesson 12 / Lesson 13 11 GENKI Lesson 13 / Lesson 14 12 GENKI Lesson 14 / Lesson 15 TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I <Workbook>. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II. Japan Times. Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II <Workbook>. Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Other materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Participation 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%

NEW INTENSIVE JAPANESE 300 10330 PROJECT WORK (NIJ330)

INSTRUCTOR: Yuzuru Takigawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 200 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered hiragana and katakana in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to cope with daily and specific matters in various situations speaking and listening. Students are expected to be able to read and write short passages using the grammar and expressions covered in these courses, and should be able to handle 200 kanji in addition to hiragana and katakana. This course is designed to enable students to conduct a project using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work in Japanese using presentation software or an overhead projector. At the end of the course students organize the results of their project into a short paper in Japanese. Topics for the project will be discussed and suggested in class. The class meets two periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1 Discussion of Project Topics 2 Project Design 3 Research Preparation 4 Data Collection Preparation 5 Data Collection Practice 6 Data Analysis 7 Discussion of Research 8 Presentation Preparation 9 Presentation Practice 10 Writing Preparation 11 Writing Practice 12 Student Presentation

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TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I. Japan Times. Other materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Participation 15%; Homework 30%; Presentations 30%; Reports 25%


INSTRUCTORS: Kazuyo Takeda, Nanae Fukutomi, Miyuki Doi COURSE DESCRIPTION Designed for students who have had fewer than 400 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 200 kanji in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to cope with different social and interactive situations using appropriate styles of Japanese. This course is designed to improve overall Japanese proficiency for communication. Although more focus is placed on speaking and listening, a multi-skill approach is usually taken. The class meets ten periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 Introduction & Review GENKI Lesson 13-15 Week 2 GENKI Lesson 16 Week 3 GENKI Lesson 17 Week 4 GENKI Lesson 18 Week 5 GENKI Lesson 19 Week 6 GENKI Lesson 20 Week 7 GENKI Lesson 21 Week 8 GENKI Lesson 22 Week 9 GENKI Lesson 23 Week 10 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Lesson 1 Week 11 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Lesson 2 Week 12 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Lesson 3 Week 13 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Lesson 4 TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II. Japan Times. Akira Miura and Naomi Hanaoka McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%


INSTRUCTORS: Kazuyo Takeda, Masahiko Mutsukawa, Tomoko Komada COURSE DESCRIPTION Designed for students who have had fewer than 400 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 200 kanji in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to read short essays and stories and

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write their own opinions on familiar topics, and they should be able to handle 400 kanji. This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. Topics are usually chosen from social, cultural and academic topics that are suitable for college students. Although more focus is placed on reading and writing, discussion and debate are also encouraged. The class meets six periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 Introduction & Review Week 2 GENKI 16 Week 3 GENKI 17 Week 4 GENKI 18 Week 5 GENKI 19 Week 6 GENKI 20 Week 7 GENKI 21 Week 8 GENKI 22 Week 9 GENKI 23 Week 10 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese L1 Week 11 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese L2 Week 12 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese L3 Week 13 Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese L4 TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno it al.,GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II. Japan Times. Akira Miura and Naomi Hanako McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Japan Times. Supplementary Readings (Materials) Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. Other materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%


INSTRUCTOR: Kazuyo Takeda COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 400 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 200 kanji in order to enter this level. This course is designed to enable students to conduct a project regarding stores in Kakuozan (one of the famous shopping areas in Nagoya) using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work using presentation software. At the end of the course students organize the results of their project into a short paper. The class meets two periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation/Introduction 2. Preparation 1 3. Preparation 2 4. Preparation 3 5. Discussion 6. Preparation 4 7. Off campus activity (Interview in Kakuozan) 8. Preparation 5 9. Discussion

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10. Preparation 6 11. Preparation 7 12. Presentation 1 13. Presentation 2 TEXTS Textbooks Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 30%; Presentation 30%; Report 25%


INSTRUCTORS: Akemi Yasui, Mari Yamada, Yuriko Ide COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 500 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 400 kanji in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to make a speech in an organized manner or demonstrate their ideas through discussion and debate on familiar topics. Students are also expected to be able to read authentic materials, write short theses and drafts for oral presentations. They should be able to handle 700 kanji. This course is designed to improve overall Japanese proficiency for communication. Although more focus is placed on speaking and listening, a multi-skill approach is usually taken. The class meets ten periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation & Review for NIJ400 2. L.5 3. L.6 4. L.7 5. L.8 6. L.9 7. L.10 8. L.11 9. L.12 10. L.13 11. L.14 12. L.15 13. Review TEXTS Textbook Akira Miura and Naomi Hanaoka McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. Other materials, including newspaper articles, are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%

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INSTRUCTORS: Akemi Yasui, Junko Fujimoto, Izumi Hasuike COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 500 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 400 kanji in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to make a speech in an organized manner or demonstrate their ideas through discussion or debate on familiar topics. Students are also expected to be able to read authentic materials, write short theses and drafts for oral presentations. They should be able to handle 700 kanji. This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. Topics are usually chosen from social, cultural and academic topics that are suitable for college students. Although more focus is placed on reading and writing, discussion and debate are also encouraged. The class meets six periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation & Review for NIJ400 2. L.5 3. L.6 4. L.7 5. L.8 6. L.9 7. L.10 8. L.11 9. L.12 10. L.13 11. L.14 12. L.15 13. Review TEXTS Textbooks Akira Miura and Naomi Hanaoka McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. Other materials, including newspaper articles, are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 20%; Tests 50%


INSTRUCTOR: Akemi Yasui COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had fewer than 500 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 400 kanji in order to enter this level. This course is designed to enable students to conduct a project regarding Japanese pop culture, tradition, customs, etc. using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work using presentation software. At the end of the course students organize the results of their project into a short paper. The class meets two periods a week.

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COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation/Introduction 2. Preparation 1 3. Preparation 2 4. Preparation 3 5. Preparation 4 6. Preparation 5 7. Preparation 6 8. Preparation 7 9. Rehearsal for presentation 10. Presentation 1 11. Presentation 2 12. Organizing results into a short paper 1 13. Organizing results into a short paper 2 TEXTS Textbooks Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. N.B. Study at this level requires a Japanese dictionary as well as a Japanese-English dictionary that both contain a good range of example phrases and sentences. Examples are Sanseido’s Reikai shin-kokugojiten (『例解新国語辞

典』三省堂) and Kenkyusha’s New College Japanese-English Dictionary (『新和英中辞典』研究社). ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 30%; Presentation 30%; Report 25%


INSTRUCTORS: Hideki Hamada, Nobuyo Machida, Yoshitake Hanashiro COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had less than 600 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have mastered 700 kanji to enter this level. This course is designed to improve overall Japanese proficiency for communication. Although greater focus is placed on speaking and listening, a multi-skill approach is usually taken. The class meets ten periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation/Introduction 2. Review 3. Chapter 1 of the textbook 4. Chapter 2 of the textbook 5. Speech 1, Test 1 6. Speech 1, Test 1 7. Chapter 6 of the textbook 8. Chapter 11 of the textbook, taking pictures of public welfare on/off campus 9. Speech 2, Test 2 10. Speech 2, Test 2 11. Chapter 12 of the textbook 12. Chapter 10 of the textbook 13. Presentation 14. Review 15. Final Exam

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TEXTS Textbook 架谷真知子・佐藤恵美・二村直美『日本社会探検』スリーエーネットワーク Supplementary Materials Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. Relevant articles or extra reading materials assigned by the instructor. N.B. Study at this level requires a Japanese dictionary as well as a Japanese-English dictionary that both contain a good range of example phrases and sentences. Examples are Sanseido’s Reikai shin-kokugojiten (『例解新国語辞

典』三省堂) and Kenkyusha’s New College Japanese-English Dictionary (『新和英中辞典』研究社). ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 10%; Tests 60%


INSTRUCTORS: Hideki Hamada, Akiko Tsuda COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had less than 600 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have mastered 700 kanji to enter this level. This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. Topics are usually chosen from social, cultural and academic topics suitable for college students. Although greater focus is placed on reading and writing, discussion or debate are also encouraged. The class meets six periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE Reading • News articles • Non-fiction readings • Novels • Essays Writing • Shoronbun • Formal e-mail • Logical thinking in academic writing • Kanji • Haiku/Tanka • Summary of readings • Research Paper (Project) TEXTS Textbook: None Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. Supplementary Materials Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003. N.B. Study at this level requires a Japanese dictionary as well as a Japanese-English dictionary that both contain a good range of example phrases and sentences. Examples are Sanseido’s Reikai shin-kokugojiten (『例解新国語辞

典』三省堂) and Kenkyusha’s New College Japanese-English Dictionary (『新和英中辞典』研究社).

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ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes 15%; Tests 55%


INSTRUCTOR: Hideki Hamada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had less than 600 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have mastered 700 kanji to enter this level. This course is designed to enable students to conduct a project regarding social issues, Japanese culture, Japanese current issues, etc. using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work using presentation software. At the end of the course students organize the results of their project into a short paper. The class meets two periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation/Introduction 2. Preparation 1 3. Preparation 2 4. Preparation 3 5. Discussion 6. Preparation 4 7. Preparation 5 8. Preparation 6 9. Discussion 10. Preparation 7 11. Preparation 8 12. Presentation 1 13. Presentation 2 TEXTS Textbook: None Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. N.B. Study at this level requires a Japanese dictionary as well as a Japanese-English dictionary that both contain a good range of example phrases and sentences. Examples are Sanseido’s Reikai shin-kokugojiten (『例解新国語辞



INSTRUCTOR: Hisami Okada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had approximately 600 hours of Japanese instructions. Students should have mastered 1000 kanji in order to enter this level. Upon completion of this level, students are expected to be able to read newspapers, magazines, pocket-sized shinsho books and specialized books and to write short reports and theses on various topics. They should be able to handle 1500 kanji. NIJ710 is designed to improve overall Japanese proficiency for communication. Although greater focus is placed on speaking and listening, a

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multi-skill approach is usually taken. The class meets ten periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE

・Introduction and review ・Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and useful expressions ・Speed reading and discussions ・Speeches, self-monitoring, and feedback ・Reporting on field work ・Listening and pronunciation practice ・Drafting, peer critique, and revising ・Data presentation ・Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and useful expressions ・Critical listening and questioning ・Discussions, debates, and note-taking ・Oral interpretation, speeches, and presentations ・Listening and responding in interpersonal communication ・Project work

TEXTS Textbooks ・Printed materials are provided.

Supplementary Materials ・Florence Sakade et al., A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese, 3rd ed. Tuttle, 2003.

ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes and Tests 70%


INSTRUCTOR: Hisami Okada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. Topics are usually chosen from social, cultural and academic topics suitable for college students. Although greater focus is placed on reading and writing, discussion or debate are also encouraged. The class meets six periods a week. Students should have mastered 1000 kanji in order to enter this level. COURSE SCHEDULE ・Introduction: Text and discourse ・Cohesion and coherence in writing ・Comprehensive reading ・Building vocabulary ・Organizing paragraphs: Prewriting, drafting and revising ・Discussions; Short presentations; In-class assignments ・Describing facts, interpreting, and making claims ・Defining terms and concepts ・Writing a short report ・Summarizing; Quoting and paraphrasing ・Structuring argument; Supporting claims ・Developing unified essays ・Critical reading; Interpretive reading

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・Refining essays: Grammar, rhetoric, and structure TEXTS Printed materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class Attendance and Performance 15%; Homework 15%; Quizzes and Tests 70%


INSTRUCTOR: Nobuyo Machida COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have had more than 600 hours of Japanese instruction. Students should have already mastered 1000 kanji in order to enter this level. This course is designed to enable students to conduct a project regarding contentious issues, using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work using presentation software. At the end of the course students organize the results of their project into a short paper. The class meets two periods a week. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Orientation/Introduction 2. Preparation 1 3. Preparation 2 4. Preparation 3 5. Discussion 6. Preparation 4 7. Preparation 5 8. Preparation 6 9. Discussion 10. Preparation 7 11. Preparation 8 12. Presentation 1 13. Presentation 2 TEXTS Textbooks Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. N.B. Study at this level requires a Japanese dictionary as well as a Japanese-English dictionary that both contain a good range of example phrases and sentences. Examples are Sanseido’s Reikai shin-kokugojiten (『例解新国語辞


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LECTURE COURSES IN JAPANESE AREA STUDIES All lecture courses listed are taught in English by scholars highly qualified in their respective fields, but assignments for some courses may include work in Japanese. Unless otherwise stated, there are no restrictions regarding the level of Japanese that students must possess.

21020 JAPANESE ECONOMY II CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE ECONOMY

INSTRUCTOR: Masatsugu Tsuji COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to analyze the special characteristics of the Japanese economy in comparison with other economies, particularly the economic behavior of its households, firms and governments. The role and theoretical foundation of Japanese socio-economic systems such as lifetime employment, seniority, industrial groups, and hierarchical or subcontracting production systems that promote Japanese economic development will be included among the topics covered. The long stagnation caused by the bursting of the bubble economy in the 1990s is referred to as “a lost decade” or “lost two decades.” This lengthy recession has been caused mainly by the Japanese economy undergoing a transformation to cope with globalization and the advent of the aging and information society of the 21st century. The socio-economic system mentioned above is now an obstacle to this transformation. For this reason, the course pays special attention to the merits and demerits of the Japanese system, to the analyses of proposed changes, and to the new direction of the Japanese economy and business in the age of information and the Internet. Please note that auditing is permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE I. Japanese Economic System

1. Employment system 2. Socio-economic foundation of the Japanese employment system 3. Japanese firms and industrial groups 4. Japanese consumers: saving behavior 5. Japanese production system: the case of Toyota 6. Socio-economic foundation of the Japanese production system

II. Japanese Economic System in Transition 7. Aging society and the Japanese employment system 8. Globalization and its impact on economy 9. Information technology and its applications in the Japanese economy

11. What happened to Japanese technology? 12. New economic growth in the age of information and the Internet

TEXTS: None Required Reading Tsuji, Masatsugu, “Transformation of Japanese System toward a Network Economy,” in The Internet Revolution:

A Global Perspective, eds. E. Giovannetti, M. Kagami and M. Tsuji, Cambridge University Press, pp. 7-20, 2003.

Supplementary Reading Tsuji, Masatsugu, E. Giovannetti) and M. Kagami (ed.), The Internet Revolution: A Global Perspective,

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Cambridge University Press, 2003. Hayashi Toshihiko, Political Economy of Japan, Growth, Challenges and Prospects for a Well-Being Nation,

Open University of Japan Press, 2010. ASSESSMENT Class participation and discussion 30%, term paper 30%, final examination 40%

22020 JAPANESE BUSINESS II INSTRUCTOR: Marc Bremer COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an overview of Japan’s business environment. It covers corporate governance, financial markets and the banking system. The format of the course will be guided readings and the lecture method, supplemented by class discussions. Lectures, assignments and research materials will be mostly in English. Each student will write a research paper on a Japanese business topic of his or her choice subject to approval by the teacher. The paper should be four to ten double-spaced A4 pages long with 2.5 cm margins using a 12-point font. The paper must be the student’s own writing. The topics listed below may be revised to better match the level and interest of the majority of students enrolled in the course. COURSE SCHEDULE (and suggested reading)

1 Background of the Japanese Economy o Ito: Chapters 1 (Introduction to the Japanese Economy) and 2 (Historical Background of the

Japanese Economy) 2 Banking System: The Main Bank System

o Aoki and Dore: Chapter 11 (Hoshi: The Economic Role of Corporate Grouping and the Main Bank System)

o Gao: “Banks as Lenders and Shareholders: Evidence from Japan” Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (2008) pp. 389-410.

3 Banking System: Interventions and Corporate Governance o Hoshi and Kashyap: Chapter 5 (Bank Interventions) o Morck and Nakamura: “Banks and Corporate Control in Japan,” Journal of Finance (1999) pp.

319-339. o Okabe: “The Financial System and Corporate Governance in Japan” Keio University Working

Paper (#17). 4 Stock Markets: Governance

o Aoki and Dore: Chapter 12 (Sheard: Interlocking Shareholdings and Corporate Governance in Japan)

o Chew: Chapters 19 (Aoi: To Whom Does the Company Belong? A New Management Mission for the Information Age) and 21 (Kester: The Hidden Costs of Japanese Success)

5 Stock Markets: Efficiency o Hirose, Kato and Bremer: “Can Margin Traders Predict Future Stock Returns in Japan?”

Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (2009) pp. 41-57. 6 Deregulation

o Carlile and Tilton: Chapter 3 (Miyamajima: The Impact of Deregulation on Corporate Governance and Finance).

7 Competition Policy o Degeest and Bremer: “The 1997 Reversal of the Ban on Holding Companies: Will the Zaibatsu

Return?” Nanzan Management Review (1998) pp. 353-367. o Hoshi and Kashyap: Chapters 8 (The 1990s: Crisis and Big Bang) and 9 (The Future)

8 Financial Distress o Hoshi and Kashyap: “Japan’s Financial Crisis and Economic Stagnation,” Journal of Economic

Perspectives (2004) pp. 3-26. o Peek and Rosengren: “Unnatural Selection: Perverse Incentives and the Misallocation of Credit

in Japan,” American Economic Review (2005) pp. 1144-1166. 9 Bankruptcy

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o Inoue, Kato and Bremer: “Corporate Restructuring in Japan: Who Monitors the Monitor?” Journal of Banking and Finance (2008) pp. 2628-2635.

o Inoue, Uchida and Bremer: “Post-Restructuring Performance in Japan,” Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (2010) pp. 494-508.

10 Mergers, Acquisitions, Spin-offs and Restructurings o Chernenko, Sergey, Fritz Foley and Robin Greenwood, Agency Costs, Mispricing and

Ownership Structure (2010), Harvard Business School Working Paper. o Inoue, Kato and Bremer: “Controlling Controlling Shareholders in Japan”, Nanzan University

Working Paper (2009) o Nihon Keizai Shimbun “Hankyu and Hanshin to Integrate by October” (June 20, 2006) (in

Japanese). o Nihon Keizai Shimbun “Hanshin Share Price Becomes Lower Than TOB Price for the First

Time” (June 16, 2006) (in Japanese). o Nikkei Shimbun (2007) “M&A and Individual Investors: Little Choice Left Even When They

Are Not Satisfied” (November 20, 2007) (in Japanese). 11 Wait! There IS Good News for Japanese Business!

o Schaede, Ulrike, 2011, Show Me the Money: Japan’s Most Profitable Firms in the 2000s, Working Paper.

o The Economist, (2009) Invisible but Indispensable, (November 7) 12 Student Research Paper Presentations

TEXTS

1 Textbooks The main reading material will be distributed in class.

2 Required Readings Hasegawa, Keitaro, (1986) Japanese-Style Management (Kodansha), Chapters 1 to 5. Womack, James P., Daniel T. Jones and Daniel Roos, (1990) The Machine that Changed the World

(Rawson), Chapters 1 to 8. 3 Suggested Readings Related to Lectures

Aoki, Masahiko and Ronald Dore (1994) The Japanese Firm, (Oxford) Carlile, Lonny E., and Mark C. Tilton (eds.) (1998) Is Japan Really Changing Its Ways?

Regulatory Reform and the Japanese Economy (Brookings). Chew, Donald (ed.), (1997) Studies in International Corporate Finance and Governance Systems,

(Oxford). Hoshi, Takeo and Anil Kashyap, (2001) Corporate Financing and Governance in Japan, (The MIT

Press). Ito, Takatoshi, (1992) The Japanese Economy (The MIT Press). Ohtsu, Makoto and Tomio Imanari, (2002) Inside Japanese Business, (M.E. Sharpe). Porter, Michael, Hirotaka Takeuchi and Mariko Sakakibara, (2000), Can Japan Compete?,

(Macmillan). 4 Other Readings of Interest

Abegglen, James and George Stalk, (1985) Kaisha: The Japanese Corporation, (Basic). Bestor, Victoria Lyon, Theodore C. Bestor and Akiko Yamagata, eds., (2011) Routledge Handbook

of Japanese Culture and Society, (Routledge). Debroux, Philippe, (2003) Human Resource Management in Japan: Changes and Uncertainties,

(Ashgate). Liker, Jeffrey, (2004) The Toyota Way, (McGraw Hill). Magee, David, (2003) Turnaround: How Carlos Ghosn Rescued Nissan, (Harper Business). Johnson, Chalmers, (1982) MITI and the Japanese Miracle, (Tuttle). Kaufman, David, (1994) Japanese Corporate Governance: A Comparative Study of Systems in

Japan and the United States, (Pacific Institute/Asia Institute). Kingston, Jeff, (2011) Contemporary Japan: History, Politics, and Social Change Since the 1980s,

(Wiley-Blackwell). Krauss, Ellis S. and Robert J. Pekkanen, (2011) The Rise and Fall of Japan’s LDP: Political Party

Organizations as Historical Institutions, (Cornell University Press) Chandler, Clay, Heang Chhor and Brian Salsberg (McKinsey & Company), eds., (2011)

Reimagining Japan: The Quest for a Future That Works, (VIZ Media/Shogakudan). Mehri, Darius, (2005) Notes from Toyota-Land: An American Engineer in Japan, (Cornell

University/ILR Press).

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Morikawa, Hidemasa, (1992) Zaibatsu: The Rise and Fall of Family Enterprise Groups in Japan, (University of Tokyo).

Morita, Akio, (1986) Made in Japan, (Signet). Murtagh, Niall, (2006) The Blue-Eyed Salaryman: From World Traveller to Lifer at Mitsubishi,

(Profile Books). Nathan, John, (2004) Japan Unbound, (Houghton Mifflin). Olcott, George (2009) Conflict and Change: Foreign Ownership and the Japanese Firm,

(Cambridge University Press) Porter, Michael, Hirotaka Takeuchi and Mariko Sakakibara, (2000) Can Japan Compete?,

(Macmillan). Posen, Adam, (1998) Restoring Japan’s Economic Growth, (Institute for International Economics). Rosenbluth, Frances McCall and Michael F. Thies, (2010), Japan Transformed: Political Change

and Economic Restructuring, (Princeton University Press) Vogel, Ezra, (1979) Japan as Number One.

ASSESSMENT

Attendance/Class Participation 10% Short Section Quizzes 30% Research Paper on Japanese Business 60% (The paper is due on the last day of class)

JAPANESE LEVEL

This course does not require knowledge of the Japanese language. AUDIT

All students are welcome to audit this course. Students are welcome to attend all of the lectures, or only those lectures in which they have an interest.

LANGUAGE

This course will use the English language.

23020 JAPANESE POLITICS II CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ISSUES IN JAPAN

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Aspinall COURSE DESCRIPTION This course helps students research and discuss some of the key contemporary issues in Japanese politics. Course structure includes a degree of flexibility to allow for the unpredictability of ongoing political events, while students are asked to consider each issue from various different standpoints. Students are also encouraged to carry out their own research into political issues. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction and background 2. Disaster politics: Japan responds to multiple crises 3. Leadership in Japan 4. Human Rights in Japan 5. Education reform and politics 6. The politics of remembering World War II 7. Demographic change and the changing family 8. Young people and unemployment 9. Multicultural Japan and foreigners.

10. Energy policy, the nuclear issue and the environment 11. Neo-nationalism and Japanese identity 12. “Soft power” vs. “hard power” in foreign policy 13. Political responses to economic and fiscal crises 14. Conclusion: the future of Japan

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TEXTS Some basic references will be distributed in class. When preparing for papers and presentations students will be expected to use a variety of sources including newspapers, periodicals etc. There is an excellent selection of books on Japanese politics in the CJS section of the library. The instructor will help students find books suitable for their research. ASSESSMENT Oral presentation 30%; Term paper; 50%; Attendance 20% JAPANESE LEVEL: There is no minimum Japanese language level for this class AUDIT: Permitted LANGUAGE USED IN CLASS: English

24010 JAPANESE FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUCTOR: David M. Potter Japan emerged from World War II a defeated and occupied country. By the 1980s it had restored itself to the status of a great economic power but one that appeared to lack commensurate political power. The end of the Cold War presented Japan both with the possibility of moving beyond its postwar foreign policy foundations and a series of new challenges it had not faced previously. This course will survey modern Japan’s foreign policy, with an emphasis on the postwar era. It will examine the key themes and challenges of Japan’s foreign policy, decision-making processes and institutions, and Japan’s relations with key external actors. This course will conclude by asking what kind of power Japan exercises and how we should think about its place in the international system. REQUIRED READINGS Thomas Berger, Mike Mochizuki, and Jitsuo Tsuchiyama, ed. Japan in International Politics. Lynne Rienner, 2007. David M. Potter, “Evolution of Japan’s Postwar Foreign Policy”, 2008. David M. Potter, “Japan’s Official Development Assistance.” In Hyo-sook Kim and David M. Potter, ed., Foreign Aid Competition in Northeast Asia. Kumarian/Stylus, 2012. Shinoda Tomohito, Koizumi Diplomacy. University of Washington Press, 2007. Richard Samuels, Securing Japan. MIT Press, 2007, Chapters 1 and 7 Richard Samuels, “Wing Walking: the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Global Asia, 2009 Other readings will be handed out as topics require ASSESSMENT Attendance is expected and is worth 20% of your course grade. There will one mid-term examination, worth 40 % of the course grade, and a final paper, worth 40% of the course grade. TOPICS 1. The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Readings: Richard Samuels, Securing Japan, Chapter 1 2. Foundations of Postwar Foreign Policy: the Yoshida Doctrine

Readings: David Potter, “Evolution of Japan’s Postwar Foreign Policy.” 3. The Yoshida Doctrine and postwar political structure: the 1955 system, key actors in foreign policy making

Readings: Shinoda, Chapters 1-3; Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 1(Chapters by Tsuchiyama, Go, and O’Hanlon)

4. The end of the Cold War (?) and Japanese foreign policy. Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Chapter 1, 4 (chapters by Mochizuki and Go)

5. Instruments of foreign policy – security policy Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 2 (Chapters by Lincoln, Kojo, and Inada); Shinoda,

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Koizumi Diplomacy, Chapters 4-7 6. Midterm exam 7. Instruments of foreign policy – economic policy, foreign aid

Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 2 (Chapters by Lincoln, Kojo, and Inada); Potter, “Japan’s Development Assistance”

8. Relations with the United States Readings: Richard Samuels, “Wing Walking: the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Global Asia, 2009; handouts of key documents

9. Relations with Asia and Russia, Part 1 Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 3 (Chapters by Berger, Dalpino, and Mochizuki) and Chapter 8; handouts of key documents

10. Relations with Asia and Russia, Part 2 Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 3 (Chapters by Berger, Dalpino, and Mochizuki) and Chapter 8; handouts of key documents

11. Relations with the United Nations and other international organizations Readings TBA

12. Conclusions Readings: Berger, Mochizuki, and Tsuchiyama, Part 4; Samuels, Chapter 7

31040 JAPANESE CULTURE AND ART II INSTRUCTOR: Tomohiro Taguchi COURSE DESCRIPTION The arch formed by these islands can be seen to resemble the cross section of a concave mirror or a huge parabolic antenna, symbolically reflecting the vast continent while at the same time receiving information from it. Looking back on the history of Japanese culture, which developed by accepting diverse cultural influence from the Asian continent, it is an interesting notion to conceive this peculiar shape of the Japanese islands as a symbol characterizing Japan’s cultural history. However, the major cultural influences during Japan’s more recent history have, especially during the modern period, come via direct contact with Western civilization, which Japan has been eager to accommodate. In a short space of time, Japan adopted and adapted Western models of civilization and culture to form its own brand of culture. By examining various aspects of arts and philosophical thought, this course seeks to account for the development of modernized culture in Japan through its history of exchange with Western civilization. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Modernizing Japan 2. Attendance at world expositions and Japonism 3. The start of modernization in arts 4. The geisha and their culture in modern Japan 5. The tradition of Ainu and modernization 6. Natsume Soseki and the modernization 7. The history of the cinema in Japan 8. A special-effects movie and Eiji Tsuburaya 9. The cinema and the culture during the war and post-war Japan.

10. The history of manga and Osamu Tezuka 11. The development of animation and Hayao Miyazaki 12. Game industries and the creators of gaming TEXTS Textbook: None Materials and references are provided. Supplementary Materials Videotapes and slide films using PowerPoint presentations are used as teaching materials.

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ASSESSMENT Attendance 30%; Homework and presentation 30%; Final paper (approximately 2,000 words) 40% [Students are required to read at least one book to write the final paper].

32070 FIELDWORK RESEARCH METHODS FOR JAPAN II INSTRUCTOR: Robert Croker COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides you with the opportunity to explore contemporary Japanese culture by doing a practical fieldwork mini-project. Your project could be on youth culture and identity, the music scene, fashion and health consumerism, food habits and time, family and friendships, Japanese religion, traditional festivals, education volunteering, or any other topic that you choose. Doing such research can help make your stay in Japan richly rewarding – you have the chance to really ‘see’, ‘ask’, and ‘listen to’ Japan, combining what you are reading in your textbooks with the experience of looking at the real living worlds of Japanese people. Each week in class in the first half of the semester, we practice different ways of doing fieldwork in Japan – eliciting life histories and relationship maps, planning and conducting interviews using visual prompts, and doing field observations. You will also be reading about your fieldwork topic (the instructor will provide most of the readings for you), and discussing what you read in class. In the second part of the semester, you will do your fieldwork mini-project under the guidance of the instructor, interviewing people living in Japan about your fieldwork topic, and analyzing and interpreting your data. In the final class, you will have the opportunity to listen to your classmates’ presentations, and reflect on your own research journey. This class will equip you with a deeper understanding of contemporary Japanese culture, and the skills to do independent fieldwork in the future. COURSE SCHEDULE Class 1 (1/21): Researching Japan: overview of contemporary Japanese culture and research Class 2 (1/28): People: Stages of life – from the maternity ward to the family grave (life histories) Class 3 (2/4): People: Youth and gender – salary men, office ladies, factory women (social media) Class 4 (2/18): Communities: Family, friends, school and work (relationship maps and histories) Class 5 (2/25): Products: The savvy consumer – “I am what I own” (interviews using visual prompts) Class 6 (3/4): Practices: Rituals in the country that never sleeps (observations) Class 7 (3/11): Perspectives: Becoming Japanese – defining identity in a changing society (interviews) Class 8 (3/25): Mid-term Presentations: Readings and fieldwork mini-project research Class 9 (4/1): Data Analysis: Making connections - understanding your narrative data Class 10 (4/8): Data Analysis: Seeking patterns – understanding your textual data Class 11 (4/15): Data Interpretation: Looking in, looking out – seeing Japan from within Class 12 (4/22): Data Presentation: Putting it all together – weaving stories Class 13 (5/6): Workshop: Finishing up your mini-fieldwork project Class 14 (test period): By the light of the lantern: Student presentations, and reflections on the journey TEXTS: Weekly readings of one chapter length will be provided. PREPARATION FOR CLASS For the first half of the semester, read one chapter to prepare you to participate in class discussions. In the second half of the semester, interview people living in Japan (usually in Japanese, but English is possible) about your fieldwork mini-project topic, and prepare a presentation, a project portfolio, and report by the final class. ASSESSMENT Research Proposal (2 pages) 5% Due: Monday, February 18 Research Design (2 pages) 5% Due: Monday, March 11 Mid-term Presentation 10% On: March 25 Final Presentation (10 minutes) 10% On: Presentation Day (mid-May) Mini-fieldwork project portfolio (in folder) 20% Due: Presentation Day (mid-May) Fieldwork report (4000 words – essay) 40% Due: Presentation Day (mid-May)

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Fieldwork reflection essay (500 words) 10% Due: Presentation Day (mid-May) JAPANESE LEVEL: NIJ400 to NIJ700 OTHER PREREQUISITES: None. NUMBER OF STUDENTS: maximum 15 AUDIT: Not permitted. LANGUAGE USED IN CLASS: English and Japanese

34010 JAPANESE RELIGIONS II INSTRUCTOR: Raj Susai COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the religious life of the Japanese people today. The first part of the course will focus on some of the recurrent themes in the history of religion in Japan. The second part of the course will deal with contemporary religious movements and trends in Japan. Here comparison will be made with the current religious situation in other societies, in order to place the Japanese situation within the broader context of contemporary religious developments worldwide. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Japanese Religiosity and Secularization 2. Annual Rites and Festivals 3. Japanese Funeral Rites 4. Religion and Matsuri 5. Saints and Founders 6. Curses and Blessings 7. Women in Japanese Religion: Early New Religious Movements 8. Urban Mass Buddhism: Post-War New Religions 9. Religion, Peace and Politics

10. Off campus activity (Visiting temples near Motoyama or Atsuta Shrine) 11. The New Age Movements in Japan 12. Aum Shinrikyo 13. The Post-Aum Religious Situation in Japan 14. Concluding Remarks TEXTS Required Readings

1. Robert Kisala, Prophets of Peace: Pacifism and Cultural Identity in Japan’s New Religions. University of Hawaii Press, 1999.

2. Mark R. Mullins, et. al. eds., Religion & Society in Modern Japan, Berkeley: Asian Humanities Press, 1993. 3. Ian Reader and George Tanabe, Practically Religious: Worldly Benefits and the Common Religion of Japan.

University of Hawaii Press, 1998. ASSESSMENT

1. Class participation (20%). 2. Mid-term reflection paper - should include the student’s own perspective, thoughts and reflections on

religion in contemporary Japan. This paper should be about five pages in length (1,250 words). 3. A final written report. This report should be about ten pages (2,500 words) in length. Report topics should be

discussed with the instructor.

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61040 JAPANESE LITERATURE IV INSTRUCTOR: Hiroshi Hosoya COURSE DESCRIPTION This course deals with contemporary Japanese literature and focuses on Natsume Soseki’s Kokoro（夏目漱石『こころ』）, Dazai Osamu’s No Longer Human 『人間失格』 (にんげんしっかく) 1948, in the original Japanese and in English translations. These titles are widely regarded as two of the most popular works of modern Japanese literature. In particular, No Longer Human is the number one bestseller of all Shincho Bunko books published since WWII. The aim of this course is first to enjoy and appreciate reading Japanese modern novels by interpreting the meaning of important parts of the text, and then to gain a good understanding of their content, examining the elements of expressions and the narrative technique employed, as well as drawing a comparison with Somerset Maugham’s The Moon and Sixpence and other novels. The course is conducted mainly in Japanese and partly in English. Students may, however, write their assignments and final paper in English. Auditing is permitted. * Questions can be e-mailed to: [email protected]. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction to Japanese modern literature 2. Kokoro: Reading 3. Kokoro: Reading 4. The Moon and Sixpence and Kokoro: Reading 5. The Moon and Sixpence and Kokoro: Reading 6. Kokoro and No Longer Human: Reading 7. No Longer Human: Reading 8. No Longer Human: Reading 9. No Longer Human: Reading

10. No Longer Human: Reading 11. Conclusion TEXTS Textbooks 夏目漱石『こころ』新潮文庫 Natsume Soseki, Kokoro tr. by E. McClellan. Tuttle. 太宰治『人間失格』新潮文庫 Dazai Osamu, No Longer Human tr. by Donald Keene. Tuttle. *These textbooks are available at the library as reserved books for the class. Required Reading William Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, §I~XLIII, pp.1-156. Penguin Books, or other editions ASSESSMENT Attendance 10%; Class participation 10%; Assignments 30%; Final paper 50%.

63070 SURVEY OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE LITERATURE II

INSTRUCTOR: Sharif Mebed COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to help students gain a basic understanding of Japanese literature from the Nara Period to the middle of the 19th century. This course will primarily deal with prose, including monogatari, diaries and essays. The goal is to achieve a basic understanding of some major themes of Japanese literature. Many of the texts also provide a great deal of knowledge

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about Japanese culture and history. Starting with the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and the Hamamatsu Chûnagon Monogatari, we read parts of the Tale of Genji, as well as the Pillow Book and other famous works of pre-modern Japanese prose. Classes are composed of short lectures and discussions about the possible meanings and interpretations of those works. ‘Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature I” is not a prerequisite for this course, and this class is open to all students. Ideally we will have students from many national backgrounds and will get various opinions and views of the texts. This course is conducted in English.

COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction to Japanese literature, discussion of background knowledge and an introduction to the historical aspects of the Nara and Heian periods.

2. Early works: The Bamboo Cutter and others 3. The Pillow Book I Life of women during the Heian period 4. The Pillow Book II Lists and daily life 5. Works by male writers in the Heian Period 6. The Tale of Genji I – What is the Tale of Genji 7. The Tale of Genji II – Focus on Yugao 8. The Tale of Genji III – How to interpret Heian literature 9. Tale of Heikei

10. Tale of Heikei and Nô theater 11. Basho’s prose writing 12. Review of Japanese writing

TEXTS Keene, Donald. Anthology of Japanese Literature: From the Earliest Era to the Mid-Nineteenth Century

(UNESCO Collection of Representative Works: European) Grove Press. 2011 Other readings will be available in the library on reserve. ASSESSMENT 30% Participation in class discussions; 30% Mid-term essay; 40% Final essay

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JAPANESE SEMINAR COURSES A high degree of proficiency in the Japanese language is a prerequisite for participation in the seminars, which are conducted principally in Japanese. For this reason, most courses stipulate the level of Japanese required to enroll in the course. Please note that auditing is only permitted on a limited number of the Japanese seminar courses, as indicated.

42050 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING JAPANESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

INSTRUCTOR: Masahiko Mutsukawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students interested in how Japanese is taught at the elementary level. It is particularly appropriate for those who want to teach Japanese as a teaching assistant or a full-time non-native teacher in the future. Teaching practice routines are carried out from the beginning of the course using an elementary Japanese textbook. During the course, methods and practical skills of language teaching are introduced. The course is carried out in Japanese and is open to students of NIJ600 or higher. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Methods of teaching a foreign language (1) The grammar translation method, the direct method

2. Methods of teaching a foreign language (2) The audio-lingual method and pattern practices,

3. Methods of teaching a foreign language (3) The communicative approach and tasks

4. The nature of learning and differences in learners 5. Pronunciation practice 6. Hiragana and katakana in the Japanese syllabary 7. Kanji for basic Japanese 8. Basic Japanese grammar 9. Teaching materials

10. Drills and tasks 11. Syllabus for elementary Japanese 12. Teaching practice in a group 13. Individual teaching practice TEXTS Textbooks: None Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Class participation 30%; Assignments 20%; Presentation 20%; Final paper 30%

43050 JAPANESE MEDIA LITERACY INSTRUCTOR: Hisami Okada

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COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will examine and evaluate the media messages we receive on a daily basis in Japan. Students will be asked to examine aspects of the mass media and popular culture such as newspaper articles, TV programs, commercials, printed advertisements, movies and dramas, and to interpret each media representation/content in terms of its purpose, effectiveness, and influence on our understanding of the world. Their social and cultural implications will also be discussed. This course is designed for students in NIJ700 level or higher. Please note that auditing is not permitted. OBJECTIVES ・To develop critical thinking skills for academic purposes ・To reinforce reading, writing, and oral proficiency ・To deepen understanding of Japanese culture and society COURSE SCHEDULE ・Introduction ・Reading and listening:

・Building vocabulary and expressions ・Preparing for discussions

・Assessing bias/stereotypes in the mass media ・Identifying producer’s objectives, viewpoint, cultural values, etc. ・Decoding explicit and implied messages ・Reading posters, print advertisement and magazines ・Discussion, critique, evaluation:

・Journalism and ethical issues ・Movies, animations and dramas ・Media and Japanese society and culture

・Oral presentations ・Field work ・Project work: Creating media TEXTS Printed materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance 20%; Assignments and participation 50%; Tests (Oral & Take-home Exams) 30%

51010 ELEMENTARY TRANSLATION INSTRUCTOR: Hideki Hamada COURSE DESCRIPTION The aim of this course is for students who are taking NIJ400 courses to develop their basic translation skills from Japanese into English and also from English to Japanese. Emphasis is placed on having students review basic sentence structures and understand more complex structures that have a high usage frequency. Target grammatical structures are found in An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese GENKI II (G) (L16-L23) [Second Edition] and An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (IJ) (L1-L4). Authentic materials such as Japanese essays, novels and songs are also provided to investigate further translation techniques. Auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Introduction; Improving reading skills by identifying an extended sentential unit 2. Translation of structures from G lesson 16 3. Translation of structures from G lesson 17

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4. Translation of structures from G lesson 18 5. Translation of structures from G lesson 19 6. Translation of structures from G lesson 20 7. Mid-term Examination 8. Translation of structures from G lesson 21 9. Translation of structures from G lesson 22 10. Translation of structures from G lesson 23 11. Translation of structures from IJ lesson 1-2 12. Translation of structures from IJ lesson 2-3 13. Translation of structures from IJ lesson 3-4 TEXTS Textbooks Eri Banno et al., GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II [Second Edition]. Japan Times. Akira Miura and Naomi Hanaoka McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Japan Times. Supplementary Materials Other materials are provided ASESSMENT Attendance and class participation 10%; Assignments 30%; Mid-term examination 25%; Final examination 35%

51020 INTERMEDIATE TRANSLATION INSTRUCTOR: Nanako Machida COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is the continuation of Elementary Translation. Emphasis is placed on having students review the basic patterns and understand more complex structures that have high-frequency usage. Students practice translating from English into Japanese, as well as from Japanese into English. Enrollment for this course is limited to 25 students, and since the course focuses on important structures from the NIJ500 textbook, this course is most suitable for students of NIJ500. Please note that auditing is permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction & exercises 2. Translation of structures from lesson 5 3. Translation of structures from lessons 6 4. Translation of structures from lessons 7 5. Translation of structures from lessons 8 6. Translation of structures from lesson 9 7. Mid-term examination 8. Translation of structures from lessons 10 9. Translation of structures from lessons 11

10. Translation of structures from lessons 12 11. Translation of structures from lessons 13 12. Translation of structures from lessons 14 13. Translation of structures from lesson 15 TEXTS Textbooks Akira Miura and Naomi Hanaoka McGloin, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese. Japan Times. 『新和英中辞典』研究社 (Kenkyusha’s New College Japanese-English Dictionary). Supplementary Materials Other materials are provided.

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ASSESSMENT Class participation 10%; Assignments 30%; Examinations 60%

52060 CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR: Akiko Tsuda COURSE DESCRIPTION Students are encouraged to further improve their Japanese writing technique through novel-style creative writing. Class activities are based upon seven homework assignments, one of which involves creating an outline and draft of a novel. Some outdoor activity is planned in order to foster creative work. At the end of the semester, students submit their novel of more than 2,000 characters in length. This course is aimed primarily at NIJ600 and NIJ700 students, and please note that auditing is permitted. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Orientation 2. Reading Japanese short stories (1) 3. Reading Japanese short stories (2) 4. Novel: The introduction and establishing the main idea 5. Construction and plot 6. Mid-term examination 7. Preparations for writing a novel 8. Novel writing and description of the situation 9. Novel writing and description of the characters

10. Novel writing and conversation 11. Novel writing and the description of nature (Outdoor activity) 12. Summary TEXTS Textbook: None Handouts will be provided. ASSESSMENT Class attendance and participation 20%; Assignments 30%; Mid-term examination 20%; Term paper 30%

52070 INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC JAPANESE WRITING

INSTRUCTOR: Mari Yamada COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to help NIJ600 or high-achieving NIJ500 students learn the necessary expressions and mechanics for, and develop skills in, writing a research paper. In the first half of the semester, students will mainly practice writing logical, well-organized essays. In the second half, students will work on a book review (of a Japanese novel of their choice) following a set sequence of steps. By the end of the semester, students will submit the final draft of their book review, along with other writing assignments. The maximum number of students for this course is 15. Please note that auditing is NOT permitted.

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COURSE SCHEDULE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Writings & Activities Rewriting from Different View Point (1) Rewriting from Different View Point (2) Identifying Theme and Author’s Thesis

wa vs. ga koto vs. no

Using Deictic words Sho-ronbun

Mid-term Exam Quoting

Paragraph Writing Summarizing Conjunctions Punctuation Final Exam

Book Review

Guidelines & Format Potted Biography Writing arasuji

Theme & Author’s Thesis Outline

Quotations Reasoning Paragraphs

Rough Draft

Final Draft

Readings & Watching Tsuru no Ongaeshi Chibimaruko Chan

Aiyo no Tokei

Tokubetsu no Socho

Anna Karenina (DVD)

Nazo no Seinen

TEXTS Textbook: None Handouts will be provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and Class participation 20%; Assignments 20%; Final Report & Rewritten Assignments 30%; Mid-term Examination 10%; Final Examination 20%

52080 ACADEMIC JAPANESE WRITING INSTRUCTOR: Tomoko Komada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed mainly for NIJ600 and NIJ700 students to learn how to write research papers in Japanese. Students work on their own topics during the course and write papers on the topic. All course work and class discussions are conducted in Japanese. Please note that auditing is permitted on this course. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Selecting a subject 2. Collecting materials 3. Investigation 4. Writing a paper 4.1. Sentence styles 4.2. Definition 4.3. Quotations 4.4. Explaining data 4.5. Expressing own ideas or judgments 4.6. Conclusion 5. Working on the manuscripts to improve them TEXTS Textbook: None Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 20%; Assignments 30%; Final paper 50%

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62020 CLASSICAL JAPANESE II INSTRUCTOR: Tomoko Komada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course focuses on classical grammar, with the aim of acquiring the skills required to read classical Japanese texts in the original. Selected passages from well-known works of classical Japanese literature are carefully examined as part of this process. All course work is conducted in Japanese and all students must take this course for credit. Please note that auditing is permitted on this course. COURSE SCHEDULE : The course covers the following aspects of classical Japanese grammar, with particular reference to the role of inflecting suffixes. ・Causative and honorific: -su, -sasu ・Passive, honorific and spontaneous: -ru, -raru ・Negative: -zu ・Volitional and conjecture (affirmative and negative): -mu, -maji ・Conjecture: -rashi ・Past tense: -ki ・Perfect tense: -keri, -nu, -tari ・Hearsay: -ramu TEXTS 「万葉集」「枕草子」「徒然草」（コピー）、「例解古語辞典」三省堂（または類似の古語辞典）、 Other printed materials are provided, including extracts from the following: Akira Komai and Thomas H. Rohlich, An Introduction to Classical Japanese. Tokyo: Bonjinsha, 1991. ASSESSMENT Classroom participation 20%; Assignments 20%; Quizzes and Mid-term examination 40%; Final examination 20%

63020 READINGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES II a INSTRUCTOR: Masahiko Mutsukawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students of NIJ600 or higher to prepare them to read newspaper articles in order to acquire actual information about Japan and Japanese people as they are today. Topics are mainly chosen by students in the class. Where available, audio-visual materials may also be used to further deepen understanding. All course work is conducted in Japanese. In addition to the regular preparation for class, students are expected to write a research paper and give an oral presentation in Japanese on a subject of their own choice. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE 1 Introduction 2 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 3 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 4 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 5 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 6 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 7 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 8 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student

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9 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 10 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 11 Discussion on a topic chosen by a student 12 Summary TEXTS Textbook: None Articles from newspapers and magazines are provided. Supplementary Materials Relevant articles are assigned by the instructor. ASSESSMENT Class participation 40%; Oral presentation 20%; Report 40%

63021 READINGS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES II b INSTRUCTOR: Wu Zunmin COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students of NIJ600 or higher. It looks at the trends in education and learning that occur outside of the school environment (in Japan this is known as shakai kyoiku, or social education), and while learning about developments in the “learning society” in Japan, we seek to enhance students’ Japanese reading ability, and skills in discussions and presentations etc. Please note that auditing is permitted for this course. All course work is conducted in Japanese. COURSE SCHEDULE 1 Overview of modern lifelong education and lifelong learning 2 Formation of and developments in modern lifelong education 3 Content of and issues in modern lifelong education 4 Introduction of the concept of lifelong education to Japan and subsequent developments 5 Policies and legislation regarding lifelong education in Japan 6 Facilities and people providing support for lifelong education in Japan 7 Fostering the training and deployment of specialists in lifelong education in Japan 8 Learning, cultural activities and social welfare for the disabled and the elderly 9 Education for children outside of schools 10 Independent learning for citizens – NPOs, NGOs and multi-cultural information and assistance learning

activities 11 Links and cooperation between school education and social education 12 Issues and challenges faced by lifelong education around the world 13 Outlook for and expectations regarding lifelong education TEXTS Textbook 『生涯学習と地域社会教育』 (Shogai-kyoiku to chiiki-shakai kyoiku, trans: Lifelong Education and Education in Local Society) Shunpusha Publ., Written and edited by Makoto Suemoto and Takeo Matsuda. 『人が生きる社会と生涯学習』 (Hito ga ikiru shakai to shogai gakushu, trans: Society and Lifelong Learning) Daigaku Kyoiku Publ. by Atsushi Makino. 『現代中国の生涯教育』 (Gendai Chugoku no shogai kyoiku, trans: Lifelong Education in Modern China) Publ. by Akashi Shoten, Written by Zunmin Wu. Supplementary Materials 『新版教育小事典第 3 版』 (Shinpan Kyoiku Shojiten Dai 3 Han, trans: New Education Compact Dictionary, 3rd Edition) Gakuyo Shobo, Edited by Haruyoshi Hirahara. ASSESSMENT Class participation 20%; Oral presentation 20%; Book report 30%; Term paper 30%

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63040 READINGS IN JAPANESE LITERATURE II INSTRUCTOR: Hisami Okada COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces students to short novels by respected writers and encourages them to derive pleasure from literary works. In order to appreciate the flavor of the originals, the use of words and expressions, along with techniques of narration, are examined and evaluated. The theme, ethic and message that each work embraces are also discussed. This course is conducted in Japanese and is open to students in NIJ700 or higher. Students are required to complete reading and writing assignments, and to participate in discussions. Students in NIJ600 need the instructor’s consent in order to take this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s Rashōmon 3. Reading 4. Group work: Reading and Discussion 5. Yasunari Kawabata’s Izu no Odoriko 6. Reading 7. Reading 8. Group work: Critique and Evaluation 9. Banana Yoshimoto’s Kitchen

10. Reading 11. Reading 12. Group work: Reading and Discussion 13. Oral interpretation and Presentation 14. Review TEXTS Printed materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and participation 30%; Assignments 50%; Final paper 20%

63050 ACADEMIC JAPANESE READING INSTRUCTOR: Nanako Machida COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for students who have completed NIJ700. In class, students read and discuss books and papers in various academic fields including their own majors. There are two classes a week. Upon completion of the course students are expected to be able to take junior and senior level courses at Japanese universities. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. a. Introduction to Japanese universities & majors b. Expressions used on campus informal vs. formal

2. a. What is academic literature? b. Literature search: How to conduct an effective and valid literature search

3. a. Practicum in the library b. Expressions for discussion and debate

4. a. Reading and discussion (1) b. Reading and discussion (2)


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7. a. Summarize a journal article (1) b. More on expressions for discussion and debate



10. a. Presentation of a journal article or a chapter from a book b. On presentation expressions & discussion

11. a. Presentation of a journal article or a chapter from a book b. More on presentation expressions & discussion



14. a. Speech b. Summary

TEXT The reading material will be distributed in class. ASSESSMENT Class participation and performance 20%; Presentations 30%; Speech 10%, Final examination 40%

71010 UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY JAPANESE INSTRUCTOR: Nobuyo Machida COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for NIJ600, NIJ700 and higher students are planning to take the entrance examination for universities or colleges in Japan. The language of instruction for the course is Japanese. Sample entrance examination questions and Japanese Language Proficiency Test questions are provided in class together with the answers and explanations. Students must review each lesson, using materials assigned. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Japanese characters / vocabulary 3. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Grammar 4. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Listening (1) 5. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Listening (2) 6. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Reading (1) 7. Practice for Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N1：Reading (2) 8. Mid-term examination 9. Practice for the Japanese University Admission for International Students examination：Listening

10. Practice for the Japanese University Admission for International Students examination：Reading 11. Practice for the Japanese University Admission for International Students examination：Essay writing 12. Practice for a university entrance examination 13. Final examination

TEXTS Textbook: None Materials are provided.

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ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 20%, Assignments 20%, Quizzes 20%, Mid-term examination 20%, Final examination 20% JAPANESE LEVEL NIJ600, NIJ700 and higher If you are a NIJ500 student, the instructor will make a decision on your enrollment after consulting with you. OTHER PREREQUISITES None AUDITING None LANGUAGE USED IN CLASS Japanese only

71020 BUSINESS JAPANESE INSTRUCTOR: Emi Satō COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is intended for those who are planning to work for a Japanese company or do business using Japanese. It aims to equip the student with essential Japanese business manners and customs, as well as vocabulary and expressions that are useful in a business setting. Business correspondence is also covered. In addition, the behavior that forms the basis for Japanese business “common sense” is examined using videos and reading materials. It is important for the student to review the content of each lesson in order to put it to use in the real world. To that end, the students’ understanding of each lesson is checked in the next session. Because this class is taught entirely in Japanese the prerequisite is to have completed or to be currently enrolled in NIJ610 and NIJ710. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Useful words for job hunting 3. How to sell yourself in a job interview 4. How to write a résumé 5. How to approach job interviews 6. Mid-term examination (job interviews) 7. Polite expressions (1) 8. Polite expressions (2) 9. Off campus activity (visiting a company)

10. Exchanging business cards 11. Talking on the telephone 12. Taking and reading memos 13. How to write business letters 14. Final examination TEXTS Textbook: None Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 15%; Assignments 40%; Mid-term examination 15%; Final examination 30%

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71030 JAPANESE IN TOURISM HOTEL JAPANESE

INSTRUCTOR: Akemi Yasui COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed for NIJ600 and NIJ700 students interested in the tourism sector of the Japanese service industry. The aim of the course is for students to acquire the skills required to survive in the Japanese service industry and to be able to use their knowledge both in business settings and in everyday situations. In order to develop the ability to use honorific expressions properly, the focus is on speaking and listening. In the first half of the course, students will learn how to use honorific expressions through conversations in a hotel, and in the second half, they are required to give a presentation as a tour conductor. Based on in-class performance, personality, and other factors, selected students are given an opportunity to undertake internship at a hotel. No credits are awarded for the internship, which is limited to about three openings. Please note that auditing is not permitted for this course, which is taught entirely in Japanese. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Polite expressions (1) 3. Polite expressions (2) 4. Polite expressions (3) 5. Conversation at the bell desk 6. Conversation at the front desk 7. Conversation in the restaurant 8. Mid-term examination 9. Off campus activity (visiting Kanko Hotel)

10. Japanese for tour conductors (1) 11. Japanese for tour conductors (2) 12. Presentation (1) 13. Presentation (2) 14. Final examination TEXTS Textbook: 『にほんご敬語トレーニング』(ask) Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 20%; Quizzes 15%; Assignments 15%; Mid-term examination 20%; Oral presentation 15%; Final examination 15%

71060 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS JAPANESE INSTRUCTOR: Yuzuru Takigawa COURSE DESCRIPTION This is the introductory business course for those planning to work for a Japanese company or to do business using Japanese. It is designed for NIJ510 students who have a strong desire to learn business Japanese. Through learning basic business conversation, this course aims to equip students with essential Japanese business manners and a knowledge of the customs, as well as vocabulary and expressions, that are useful in a business setting. In addition, behavior that reflects the “basic assumptions” of the Japanese business world is examined using videos and practiced using role-plays of business situations. The number of class meetings is limited, so it is important that students review the content of each lesson in order to be able to put it to use in the real world.

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This course also aims to teach students about the nature of a Japanese company and about the communication skills needed to build a good relationship with Japanese co-workers, two key aspects of successful business in Japan. Please note that this class is taught entirely in Japanese and that auditing is not permitted. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Introducing yourself 3. Greetings 4. Polite expressions (1) 5. Polite expressions (2) 6. Telephone conversation (1) 7. Telephone conversation (2) 8. Mid-term examination 9. Asking for advice

10. Seeking permission 11. Making an appointment 12. Exchanging business cards 13. Job interviews 14. Final examination TEXTS Textbooks Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 15%; Assignments 40%; Mid-term examination 15%; Final examination 30%

71070 JAPANESE IN VOLUNTEERING INSTRUCTORS: Yuriko Ide, Miyuki Doi COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed mainly for NIJ500 and NIJ600 students who would like to visit an after-school day-care center and do volunteering by interacting with young children. Through this course, students learn various communication skills and the cultural knowledge necessary for volunteer work and develop an ability to fit in to Japanese society. Students also discuss social issues related to after-school day-care. In the first half of the semester, students will mainly learn vocabulary and expressions, and prepare activities and presentations for the volunteer work. In the second half, students are expected to have four off-campus volunteering experiences and give a presentation about their experience. All volunteering is unpaid activity with a not-for-profit organization. All course work is conducted in Japanese. Class enrollment will be limited to 8 students. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction 2. Learning about after-school day-care centers 3. Expressions for volunteer work (1) 4. Expressions for volunteer work (2) 5. Activities for day-care (1) 6. Activities for day-care (1) 7. Presentation skills 8. Simulated presentation 9. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (1)>

10. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (2)> 11. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (3)> 12. Off campus activity <Volunteer work (4)>

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13. Final presentation (1) 14. Final presentation (2) TEXTS Textbook: None Reading materials and handouts assigned by the instructor. ASSESSMENT Class Performance 20%; Homework 35%; Presentations (in-class) 30%; Final Presentation and Report 15%

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PRACTICAL COURSES IN THE JAPANESE ARTS The courses in the Japanese arts are offered to all students regardless of language level. Auditing is not permitted on any of these courses, and students are not allowed to enroll for any of the practical arts courses for a second semester.

81021 & 81022 CALLIGRAPHY (Shodō) II-A & II-B INSTRUCTOR: Yūko Hirano COURSE DESCRIPTION This course helps students to understand the origins and historical background of kanji (Chinese characters) and to appreciate shodō (calligraphy) as a traditional Japanese art form. Above all, students learn to write kanji correctly (and beautifully!) with traditional implements. COURSE SCHEDULE

1. Introduction to the basic implements of shodō. Writing practice: basic strokes 2. Origins of kanji and their introduction to Japan. Writing practice: kaisho (block) style 3. Development of katakana from kanji. Writing practice: katakana 4. Introduction to the five styles of shodō. Writing practice: gyōsho (cursive) style 5. Writing practice: sōsho (cursive) style 6. Development of hiragana from kanji. Writing practice: hiragana 7. Writing practice: gyōsōtai style (gyōsho and sōsho style) 8. Writing practice: tensho style 9. Writing practice: reisho style

10. Personal seals: making your own seal 11. Shodō for display 12. Personal shodō project 13. Shodō demonstration and appreciation TEXTS Textbook: None ASSESSMENT Attendance 20%; Participation 20%; In-class assignments 60% (each week students submit their best piece for evaluation)

82010 CHINESE BLACK INK PAINTING (Sumie) INSTRUCTOR: Ritsuo Sugiyama COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces students to the ancient art form of sumie or Chinese black ink painting. Students gain an appreciation of this artistic discipline by practicing its various techniques. The course is conducted in a mixture of Japanese, a little English and a little Spanish. COURSE SCHEDULE ◦ Introduction: Free painting with sumie ◦ Discovery of light and shade of the ink ◦ Start of the first project

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◦ Practicing the basic brush stroke techniques ◦ Practicing brush stroke techniques with actual models or textbooks (including picture copying) ◦ Research and copying of classical drawing techniques TEXTS Textbook 杉山律夫『墨の花画集』 [Sumie Flower Book] エフエー出版, 1993. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 40%; Assignments 60%

83010 FLOWER ARRANGEMENT (Ikebana) INSTRUCTORS: Kōji Kanamori, Yoshimi Hirunami, Junko Kozakai COURSE DESCRIPTION The course provides a brief history of and an introduction to the fundamental concepts, theories, and practice of the artificial arrangement of flowers in Japanese style, adapted after the Ohara School of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement). Mainly practicing the basic styles of ikebana using a shallow flower container in the class, students also learn the seasonal flowers of Japan. Instruction on the handling of materials is given in both Japanese and English. COURSE SCHEDULE ・Hana-ishō ◦the rising form (tateru katachi) – basic form ◦ the rising form (tateru katachi) – variation ◦ the inclining form (katamukeru katachi) – basic form ◦ the inclining form (katamukeru katachi) – variation ◦ the radial form (hiraku katachi) ◦ the one-row form (narabu katachi) ・Mid-term examination ・Moribana ◦ the upright style (chokuritsu-kei) – normal way ◦ the upright style (chokuritsu-kei) – opposite way ◦ the slanting style (keisha-kei) – normal way ◦ the slanting style (keisha-kei) – opposite way ◦ the water-reflecting style (kansui-kei) ◦ seasonal arrangement ・Final examination TEXTS Textbook: None Materials are provided. ASSESSMENT Attendance and class participation 40%; Mid-term examination 25% (students are required to choose one style from the Hana-ishō style of ikebana and arrange the flowers accordingly); Final examination 35% (students are required to choose one Moribana style of ikebana and arrange the flowers accordingly)

84010 WOODBLOCK PRINTING (Hanga) INSTRUCTOR: Tatsuhiko Hasegawa COURSE DESCRIPTION The traditional Japanese art of Ukiyoe hanga has an international reputation for its artistic

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expressions. It involves a high level of skill and possesses its own unique world. In this class the concept of the Japanese expression of art, which is different from that of the West, can be experienced through hanga, or woodblock printing. COURSE SCHEDULE ◦ Watching a video introducing woodblock printing. ◦ Understanding from the video how to use tools such as knives and baren. ◦ Designing our own names in order to practice carving them. ◦ Copying the preliminary sketch of the name on a block and carving it. ◦ Learning how to hold and use knives to match the lines of our design and how to practice carving. ◦ Printing the finished block. ◦ Beginning to print after being taught how to use and hold a brush and baren. ◦ Observing a demonstration of how to print. ◦ Practicing printing our own blocks with various quantities of ink. ◦ Fixing the block if necessary and printing it again. ◦ Free production after practicing carving and printing. ◦ Drawing a preliminary sketch and producing hanga individually. Consulting the instructor about which

technique to use for the sketch. All the works (prints) should be handed in at the last class of the semester. TEXTS Textbook: None ASSESSMENT Attendance 40%; Carving skills and appreciation 20%; Printing skills and appreciation 20%; Expression and originality of work 20%

85010 & 85011 JAPANESE CULTURE and TEA CEREMONY (Sadō) A & B

INSTRUCTORS: Fumie Kojima, Motoko Okumura COURSE DESCRIPTION Having been carried out for many centuries by countless Japanese, Sadō reflects many facets of Japanese traditional culture. The purpose of this course is, through the practices in the tea ceremony room, to have students understand the ways of the tea ceremony and aspects of Japanese culture. COURSE SCHEDULE A. Pleasures of Sadō

1. How to enter tea rooms and how to sit 2. Exchanging greetings and displaying respect others 3. Drinking thin tea 4. Hanging-scrolls, flowers and sweets 5. Introducing the various tea utensils 6. Procedures for making thin tea

B. Sadō and Japanese culture

7. Sadō manifests many components of Japanese culture 8. One opportunity is just one encounter 9. Wabi and sabi 10. Harmony with nature 11. Formalization 12. The history of Sadō

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TEXTS Textbook: None ASSESSMENT Attendance 50%; Participation and attitude in class 40%; Term paper 10%

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