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This course will examine the classical and contemporary characteristics of Japanese culture and society, in relation to the fact of ‘transition from under-developed country to highly industrialized modern state’. Detailed consideration is given to the role of religion and daily way of thinking in the formation process of capitalism: also to popular culture, the position of women and the nature of work in Japanese companies today. Consideration will also be given to the sociological theory on 1990s Asian economic development such as ‘the Confucian Capitalist Thesis.
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1. Geography, Nature and History (before Meiji Restoration 1868)
2. Society and Life in general
3. Economy and Politics
4. Culture
5. Text: Introduction
6. Text, Chapter 1: Japan's Encounter with the Modern World
7. Text, Chapter 2: Imperial Revolution: Embracing Modernity
8. Text, Chapter 3: Japan at War
9. Text, Chapter 4: Economic Miracles and the Making of a Postmodern Society
10. Text, Chapter 5: Overcoming Denial
11. Text: Epilogue
12. Topics 1: Japanese Work Ethics
13. Topics 2: Women’s Role in Modern Japanese Society
14. Topics 3: Miscellaneous
15. Conclusive Remarks by students and the instructor
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Main purpose of this course is that a foreign student who first comes to Japan knows the essence of Japanese culture and society for making her/his daily life comfortable. Also, acquired knowledge of Japan will help her/his own research of Public Policy and Taxation.
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Presentation(50%), Term paper(40%), Attendance(10%).
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【成績評価の基準表】
| 秀(S) | 優(A) | 良(B) | 可(C) | 不可(F) |
| 履修目標を越えたレベルを達成している | 履修目標を達成している | 履修目標と到達目標の間にあるレベルを達成している | 到達目標を達成している | 到達目標を達成できていない |
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履修目標：授業で扱う内容（授業のねらい）を示す目標
到達目標：授業において最低限学生が身につける内容を示す目標
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Lecture by the lecturer, textbook-based presentation by students, and discussion in class. Handouts are prepared for each. The wide range of teaching aids will be used as frequently as possible, including TV recordings and playback facilities.
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9780199235698
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Modern Japan
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Goto-Jones, Christopher
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Oxford Univresity Press
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2009
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Handouts are prepared for each. The wide range of teaching aids will be used as frequently as possible, including TV recordings and playback facilities.
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No previously detailed knowledge is required or expected.
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Japan,industrialization,rapid economic growth,Meiji Restoration,work ethic
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Curiosity is essential for this lecture.
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Curiosity is essential for this course
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