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This course will examine the traditional 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.
The students are expected to learn a certain level of basic knowledge of Japanese culture and society through this course. They are also expected to know how to write a summary handout of textbook, how to make a presentation by Power Point, how to organize a classroom discussion and etc.
Eventually, newly acquired knowledge of Japan will help her/his own research of Public Policy and Taxation.
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１ Introduction of a lecturer and students
2 Geography, Nature and History (before Meiji Restoration 1868)
3 Society and Life in general
4. Economy and Politics
5. Culture
6. Text: Introduction
7. Text, Chapter 1: Japan's Encounter with the Modern World
8. Text, Chapter 2: Imperial Revolution: Embracing Modernity
9. Text, Chapter 3: Japan at War
10.Text, Chapter 4: Economic Miracles and the Making of a Postmodern Society
11.Text, Chapter 5: Overcoming Denial
12.Text: Epilogue
13.Topics 1: Japanese Work Ethics
14.Topics 2: Women’s Role in Modern Japanese Society
15.Topics 3: Miscellaneous
16 Conclusive Remarks by students and the instructor
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No particular preparation is required for a lecture except the case of reporter of the textbook. Instead, a student in charge of the report for a class should prepare a handout and presentation Power Point. All of the students are requested to review the contents of the class.
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A high level of report with a well prepared handout, Power Point presentation, a good organization of class discussion, and an excellent term paper will earn a grade of A.
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A standard level of report with a normally prepared handout, Power Point presentation, a standard level of organization of class discussion, and a standard level of term paper will earn a grade of C.
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Class room presentation 30%, Quality of handout 30%, Remark in class discussion 10%, and Quality of Term Paper 30%.
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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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No previously detailed knowledge is required or expected.
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Japan,modernization,rapid economic growth,Meiji Restoration,work ethic
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Curiosity is essential for this course.
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