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Dear Meiji Gaukin University Exchange Applicant,

Please use the following materials provided by MGU to compile your preliminary application for Hunter’s Fall 2016 exchange with Meiji Gakuin University. All materials are due to our office by February 24, 2016.

The Japanese Department and Office of Education Abroad at Hunter will choose nominees for the exchange based on this preliminary application. Accepted nominees will then need to complete additional documents to finalize their application to MGU.

There are certain forms that do not need to be completed until Hunter has accepted you as a nominee to this program. These forms are noted in red on MGU’s application instructions. Please do not submit these forms with your preliminary application; Hunter’s Office of Education Abroad will provide them along with further instructions only to accepted nominees.

You must meet Hunter’s application requirements as detailed in Hunter’s exchange application checklist to be considered for this program. However, you should follow the specifications detailed in MGU’s “Application Instructions” document and forms provided when putting together your application. Note that you must include a resume in addition to the documents detailed in MGU’s “Application Instructions.” Additionally, language students must get their second letter of recommendation from a source outside of Hunter’s Japanese Department.

Spring 2015 course descriptions and a program overview are included in this document for reference, but do not need to be handed in as part of your application.

Please visit the Office of Education Abroad or email us at [email protected] with any questions about your application.

mailto:[email protected]

Meiji Gakuin University International Student Program (Yokohama Campus) Spring and Fall 2016 Application Instructions

The International Student Program is a program open to students from MGU’s partner institutions. The program

follows the regular academic calendar at Meiji Gakuin University and consists of two semesters: Spring (April-July)

and Fall (September-January). Students may enter the program in either April or September for a semester or an

academic year.

The 2015 International Student Program course descriptions are attached for your perusal. Please refer to them as

a sample in regards to the type of courses offered. The finalized 2016 version will be forwarded over to your

University in March 2016. The application deadlines for the 2016 academic year are:

Spring Semester (April to July): November 6, 2015 **Fall 2016 application forms due to Hunter's Office of Education

Fall Semester (September to January): April 8, 2016 Abroad by February 24, 2016**

*ONLY complete applications which arrive by the designated deadline will be reviewed for admission*

The following materials must be submitted to the Exchange Program Office at your home institution:

Application Checklist Form ISP Application Form (with photo) Two Letters of Recommendation: The recommendation letters should be completed by persons familiar with

your academic background and abilities. If you have studied Japanese language at the university level, your language instructor should complete one of these forms.

Personal Statement/Essay: Type an essay of about 300 words explaining your personal and educational background, indicating experiences and/or academic interests which led you to apply for this particular program.

Student Information on Japanese Language Education: Complete the form AND attach a copy of your JLPT N1 certificate if you have one.

Copy of Passport: Provide a clearly legible copy of the biographical page (with your photo). Applicants must also ensure that the passport is valid for the duration of his/her intended stay in Japan. Applications which fail

to provide this document at the time of application will not be considered. College/University Transcript: Official transcripts, with your GPA and/or grade scale information included, in

sealed envelopes. Applicants may submit unoffical (printed from CUNYfirst) transcript for application to Office of Education Abroad. Accepted nominees must then submit official transcripts as described by MGU to complete their application.

Financial Certification Form: Complete the form AND attach a notarized bank statement/financial award letter which prove that you have enough funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Japan (One

Semester: minimum of 400,000yen, Two Semesters: minimum of 800,000yen). Applications which fail to

provide the supplemental documents will not be considered. Once accepted by Hunter's Office of Education A. broad, nominees will complete this form.

Health Information Form: Complete the form AND attach a general statement of health issued by your university clinic or home doctor. Once accepted by Hunter's Office of Education Abroad, nominees will complete this form.

““Application for Certificate of Eligibility” (no photo required): Open the file in Excel and TYPE in all required fields (further details below). Print one copy out to be included in the paper based application packa ge. Please

Once accepted by Hunter's Office of also email the excel file as an attachment to: [email protected] Education Abroad, nominees will complete

this form. 4 photos (full color photos 40mm X 30mm): Do not provide black and white photocopies or color printouts on

normal office paper. They must be “photographs” printed on glossy photo paper/sheet. Ensure that the photos

are of designated size with a clear shot of your face facing directly towards the camera (chest-up). The photo


must be taken indoors, with a plain white background. Do not wear hats, caps or shaded glasses when taking

the photo. CoE applications will be turned down should the applicant not provide photos in the

designated format. Once accepted by Hunter's Office of Education Abroad, nominees must hand this in to the office.

Important Notes:

• Passport: All applicants MUST have a passport valid for the duration of their proposed stay in Japan at the

time of application. Those who do not have a valid passport at the time of application are not eligible to

apply. MGU must submit your CoE form and passport copy in a batch to Japanese Immigrations.

Given this arrangement, failure to submit your passport copy and completed CoE form by the deadline

infers a delay in the acceptance process of all applicants. Please thus ensure that you provide a passport

copy valid for the duration of your study period in Japan at the time of application.

• Intensive Japanese Course: Please note that students attending the International Student Program (ISP) are

obligated to attend the “Intensive Japanese Course” offered at the Yokohama Campus. The course is

offered on all week days.

• Courses offered at our Tokyo Campus: ISP-Yokohama students are allowed to take courses offered at the

Tokyo Campus as long as it does not collide with the “Intensive Japanese Course” offered at our

Yokohama Campus. Applicants should note that it takes approximately 90 minutes to get to the Tokyo

Campus from the Yokohama Campus.

• Accommodation: ISP students are obligated to live in a University affiliated off-campus dorm (located within

walking distance) as a condition of their acceptance to the program. Arrangement of personal housing will

not be allowed.

• Japanese Requirement: Unless otherwise noted in the exchange agreement, all ISP applicants must have

studied Japanese for a minimum of ONE academic year at the university level. Students from partner

Universities where the exchange agreement does not require prior knowledge of Japanese must have

a mastery of “hiragana” and “katakana” prior to their arrival.

• Registration to courses other than those open to exchange students: Courses taught in Japanese to

degree seeking MGU students are only open to exchange students who have passed Level N1 of the

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Students should also be aware that they must gain

permission from the Professors prior to registration, and that certain courses require prerequisites apart

from the abovementioned language requirement.

Application for “Certificate of Eligibility” (CoE) Once accepted by Hunter's Office of Education Abroad, nominees will complete this form.

1) Open the CoE form file in Microsoft Excel and TYPE in the requested information. Note that the form consists of

THREE sheets in ONE excel file. Applicants must answer all required fields in all three sheets.

2) Answer all fields EXCEPT for the following numbered sections: 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 23-(1), 24, 25, 27, and 28.

Applicants do not need to sign section 28.

3) When answering section 16, please ensure that you do not type in Tokyo or any other city in Japan. The visa

application should be made at a Japanese Embassy/Consulate, usually located closest to where you live.

4) Ensure that the info you type in is limited within the space provided by either reducing font size or the amount of

words you provide.

5) Utilize Excel’s “diagram” function to insert transparent circles over “Yes/No” or “Male/Female” questions.

6) Save the file as an excel document and email it as an attachment to: [email protected]

7) Print out all three sheets and include it in your paper based application package. You will hand this in to Hunter's Office of Education Abroad for includion in your application package to MGU.


The “Certificate of Eligibility” is a document issued by the Japanese Immigrations Office. ISP applicants are

requested to submit this document along with their letter of acceptance from MGU when applying for their student

visa at a local Japanese Embassy/Consulate.

All students must apply for their student visa prior to their arrival to Japan. MGU will not accept students who arrive

on a tourist visa with the intention of changing their visa status over to that of “student” upon arrival.

MGU will submit the CoE applications on behalf of all incoming students to the Immigrations Office, and will

forward the certificate along with the letter of acceptance at a later date.

Mailing Address

The completed application package should be sent to the following address via express/registered mail via your

home institution’s relevant office. MGU bears no responsibility over lost/untraceable applications. Applications

received past the deadline will not be considered.

International Center

Meiji Gakuin University

1-2-37 Shirokanedai Minatoku Tokyo 108-8636 Japan

T: +81-3-5421-5423 F: +81-3-5421-5458 E: [email protected] All preliminary application documents must be handed in to Hunter's Office of Education Abroad by our internal deadline of February 24, 2016. Accepted nominees will then be directed to complete additional application materials, and the Office of Education Abroad will mail completed applications to MGU on behalf of all nominated students.

**Please save a copy of this for your records. Once accepted as a Hunter nominee, you will need to follow instructions included on this page to complete additional documention for MGU's application.**


MEIJI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY 2016 International Student Program Application Form

Please Type or Print Clearly

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Desired year of admission:

Desired period of study: (check one) Paste your recent

First Semester Only (April-July) photograph here

Second Semester Only (September-January)

Academic Year (April-January)

Academic Year (September-July)

University Currently Attending: Applicant's Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

PERSONAL DATA

Full Legal Name Last (Family or Surname) First Middle

Birth place Birth date / / Present Age City Country Month Day Year

Gender Male Female Country of Citizenship

Permanent home address Street and Number

City State or Province Country Zip/Postal Code

Tel

E-Mail

Present mailing address Street and Number

City State or Province Country Zip/Postal Code

Tel

E-Mail

EDUCATIONAL DATA

Please list below all high schools, colleges, and universities you have attended.

Name of School Location Dates attended Degree_

_

What is your major field of study where you are currently enrolled?

JAPANESE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

Have you ever visited or studied in Japan before? Yes No

If yes, please explain briefly:

Have you studied Japanese before? Yes No

If yes, please indicate the institution where you received instruction, the period of study, and textbooks

used in your language studies:

How would you rank your present level of competence in Japanese?

elementary intermediate advanced (check one)

ACADEMIC HONORS

Briefly describe any scholarships or awards you have received:

PROFESSIONAL OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

List all your significant work experience and community involvements (volunteer activities):

REFERENCES

List two persons from whom you will request letters of recommendation regarding your qualifications

for participating in this program:

1) Title and Name Institution

Address

Street and Number City

State or Province Country Zip/Postal Code

2)

Title and Name Institution

Address



GUARDIAN/FINANCIAL SPONSOR INFORMATION

Full Name Last (Family or Surname) First Middle

Address



Telephone

Occupation

Fax

Company/Organization

Any other persons to be notified in case of an emergency: (give names, addresses, and phone

numbers)

CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that all statements made in my application are correct. I further agree to submitting all other supplemental documents as requested.

Signature Date

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION You have been asked to evaluate and recommend an applicant for study in the International Student Program, Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo/Yokohama, Japan. Please complete this form or write a separate letter of recommendation, to be returned to the Study Abroad Program Office of the applicant's home university OR mailed directly to the following address: Center for International Cooperation in Education, Meiji Gakuin University, 1-2-37 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 108-8636.

Name of Applicant

1. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant?

_

2. How would you rate the applicant's academic abilities and potential in relation to other students you have known?

Upper 10% Upper 25% Upper 50% Lower 50% [check one and explain]

3. Does the applicant have an ability to adapt to new situations and show an aptitude for studying abroad?

4. Can you recommend this applicant without reservation for participation in this program?

Yes No [please explain]

5. Please provide additional comments on the applicant's attitudes, strengths and weaknesses, and academic preparation (language/area studies) that may help in our evaluation of the candidate.

Evaluator's name and title (please print) Signature

University/Department

Address



Telephone Fax

MGU International Student Program Japanese Language Education/Background Form

The information provided on this form will be forwarded to the Intensive Japanese Language course instructors for reference purposes.

名前出身国

Name: Your home country:

専攻学年

Your major: Year in school:

母国語

Your first language:

1) 母国語の他にどんな言葉を話しますか。

What language do you speak besides your first language?

2) 今までに日本語を勉強したことがありますか。はいいいえ

Have you studied the Japanese language before? Yes / No

3) 上の質問 2)で Yes の人は以下の質問にも答えてください。

If you answered “Yes” to the Question 2, please give us the following information:

a. ひらがなとカタカナが読めて書けますか。はいいいえ

Can you read and write hiragana and katakana? Yes / No

b. どのぐらいの数の漢字がわかりますか。

How many kanji characters of kanji can you recognize?

c. 何年（何学期）日本語を勉強しましたか。

How many years/semesters have you studied the Japanese language?

d. どこで日本語を勉強しましたか。（学校名やコースを書いてください。）

Where did you study Japanese? (List institution and course.)

e. どのテキストを使っていましたか。（わかれば、ボリュームも書いてください。）

Which textbooks did you use? (Specify volume numbers if applicable)

f. そのテキストの何課を勉強しましたか。

What chapters, units or lessons of the textbook did you study?

4) 上記以外の日本語と日本文化に関する今までの体験：

Please describe other forms of contact with Japanese language and/or culture if applicable: 5) 日本の何に興味がありますか。

What interests you about Japan? 6) どうしてこの授業を取ろうと思うのですか。何か特別な目的がありますか。

What are your reasons for taking this course? Please elaborate should you have particular goals.

CHECKLIST FOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

*You must have at least 60 credits at the end of the semester in which you are applying for the exchange programs and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Submit ALL of the following items together in an envelope by your program’s deadline:

□ 1-2 page statement of purpose stating why you want to participate in the program. □ Resume. □ Printed copy of your unofficial transcript from your CUNYfirst account. □ Copy of the picture page of your passport. □ Filled out application for the exchange program you are applying to. The applications can be found

at: www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad/programs/semester-long-exchange-programs □ Two (2) reference letters, out of which at least one (1) must be academic (i.e. from a professor). One

(1) letter can be from someone who knows you well from work experience (i.e. job, internship, volunteering); this letter should speak to your adaptability, reliability, and ability to take full advantage of the abroad experience.

(Note: Applicants to the exchange with Meiji Gakuin University should refer to MGU’s application instructions for further specifications to the above requirements.) Application Deadlines: Please visit www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad/programs/semester-long-exchange-programs for upcoming fall and spring application deadlines. Hunter offers five exchange programs: Deakin University (Australia); Meiji Gakuin University (Japan); Queen Mary, University of London (U.K.); Universidad Nebrija (Spain); and University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Note that deadlines vary for these five programs and deadlines change each semester. *Hunter students going to any of these partner universities as exchange students pay Hunter tuition and continue receiving financial aid for which they are eligible while studying on campus. (Students who receive Pell may also be eligible for the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship). *Students are responsible for costs of student visas, housing, books, living expenses and courses that are not included in the regular semester offerings at the host schools. *Students are responsible for contacting their chosen country’s consular offices in the U.S to secure their student visas. *No special majors are required, but applicants should consult their advisors regarding courses they should be taking while abroad. *HUNTER/Exchanges are highly competitive and very limited in space.

You may hand in all documents before the application deadline but we do not give preference to early

applicants. Good luck!

Education Abroad, Hunter College M-F 9:30-5:30pm

E 1447

For more information on exchange programs, please visit our website: www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/educationabroad/programs/semester-long-exchange-programs




Meiji Gakuin University International Student Program (Yokohama Campus)

Program Overview

The MGU International Student Program (ISP) provides an opportunity for English-speaking students from our exchange partners to pursue undergraduate studies for a semester or academic year at our Yokohama campus, located in Kanagawa Prefecture. The aim of this program is to provide a creative academic environment for studies pertaining to Japan and the Japanese language for international students who have studied Japanese for a minimum of one year at the university level.

The International Student Program welcomes exchange students from partner universities located in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. As of April 2015, MGU receives students from the following institutions: University of Manchester, UK Hope College, USA University of East Anglia, UK University of Rochester, USA Oxford Brookes University, UK Washington College, USA Texas State University-San Marcos, USA University of Hamburg, Germany University of Kentucky, USA Maastricht University, Holland University of New Mexico, USA Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Aix-en-Provence, France San Francisco State University, USA University of Rennes 2, France University of California, USA Suleyman Sah University, Turkey Simon Fraser University, Canada Soongsil University, Korea Monash University, Australia University of Seoul, Korea Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Yonsei University, Korea

Thammasat University, Thailand Soochow University, Taiwan University of the Philippines, Dilliman, Philippines National Chengchi University, Taiwan National Economics University, Vietnam Capital Normal University, China

Academic Program The program follows the Japanese academic calendar of two semesters which constitute an academic year. Students may enter the program in either semester. 1) Spring Semester (April to July) 2) Fall Semester (September to February). The International Student Program consists of: 1) A mandatory Intensive Japanese Language course divided into 5 levels (6 credits: classes held five times a week) 2) A selection of elective courses and seminars offered in English by various MGU faculties with a focus on Japanese

social and cultural issues (2 credits: classes held once a week) Though registration to the Intensive Japanese Language course is limited to exchange students only, the elective courses offered in English are also open to full time MGU students, allowing for a truly international and integrated academic atmosphere rarely seen in Japanese Universities.

Exchange students who have passed Level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) are allowed to

take all courses offered at MGU upon prior permission from the instructor. Students should be aware that some courses require prerequisites apart from the abovementioned language requirement.

ISP students must register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester to maintain their student visa. Course registration will take place after the students’ arrival to Japan.

ISP students based at our Yokohama campus are required to take the Intensive Japanese Language course at their

base campus. However, they may also register for the ISP courses offered at our Tokyo campus should their daily class schedule allow for the commute between the Yokohama and Tokyo campuses. Program participants should note that the trip between the two campuses roughly takes 90 minutes.

As of April 2015, exchange students from the following partners are based at our Yokohama Campus:

Soongsil University, University of Seoul, National Economics University, Soochow University, National Chengchi University, Suleyman Sah University, Monash University, University of Victoria, San Francisco State University, University of California

Arrival Students may enter the program in either semester for one or two semesters. The designated arrival dates (though subject to change at this point in time) are: 1) Spring Semester: April 1, 2016 (official classes to start in early April) 2) Fall Semester: September 11, 2016 (official classes to start in mid-September)

Dormitory ISP-Yokohama participants are required to stay in an off campus co-ed dormitory located in Totsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Located in a quiet residential district, with easy access to both the Yokohama (approximately 30 minutes door to door on foot) and Tokyo (approximately 60 minutes door to door by public transportation) campuses, the dormitory offers an environment fit for academic pursuit. The dormitory offers single occupancy en suite rooms with shared dining/lounge hall and laundry facilities. Rooms come equipped with a desk, chair, closet, bed, linen and internet access. The rent is inclusive of a mandatory meal plan. Applicants should note that the dormitory is not under MGU’s direct management. Residents consist of non-students and students from universities other than MGU. As such, there is a curfew set at 12:00AM every day, and floors are segregated according to gender.

Fees/Costs Tuition:

Spring Semester (April - July) -exempt Fall Semester (September - January) -exempt Accommodation:

Single Room (Spring Semester) 240,000yen (for those applying for one semester only) Single Room (Spring Semester) 360,000yen (for those applying for two semesters) Single Room (Fall Semester) 300,000yen (for those applying for one semester only) Single Room (Fall Semester) 420,000yen (for those applying for two semesters) Deposit 25,000yen (a one off payment to be returned upon checkout in cash, minus any

fees needed for repair/cleaning above those considered normal “wear and tear”) The rent is inclusive of all utility costs (electricity, gas, water, internet) and a mandatory meal plan. The meal plan consists of breakfast and dinner on week days. Rent payment must be settled via bank transfer prior to the start of each semester. Further details regarding payment methods will be provided along with the Letter of Acceptance. MGU can NOT accept rent payment in monthly installments. Living costs in Yokohama

The following is a very rough breakdown of minimum expenses in Yen for our international students. The estimates quoted below assume a frugal life-style. International travel costs are not included. Monthly Living Expenses

Dorm Rent 60,000yen (single occupancy) Allowance 20,000yen (approx. figure) Local Transportation 5,000yen (approx. figure) National Health Insurance 1,400yen (approx. figure) Miscellaneous Textbooks 10,000yen (per semester – approx. figure) Dorm Deposit 25,000yen (one off payment upon arrival) Students are required to join the National Health Insurance Scheme, as designated by Japanese law, for the

duration of their stay in Japan. Application to the said scheme will take place during orientation period. The

insurance plan will automatically cover 70% of most all medical expenses. The dorm rent includes all utility fees and a mandatory meal plan. Incoming students are asked to pay dorm rent for the entire semester via bank transfer prior to their arrival. Details

regarding payment will be offered in the acceptance pacakge. The dorm deposit will be returned to the students upon checkout, minus all repair costs for any damages above those

considered to be “normal wear and tear”.

Interested students studying at one of MGU’s partner universities should contact their home institution’s International/Study Abroad Office for further information regarding participation to our program. MGU can only accept applications from officially nominated candidates.

Period Instructor Credits Page

・ Tue 1, Wed 1, Wed 2, Fri 1WATANABE,

HIKONE1

・ Tue 2, Wed 1, Wed 2, Fri 2HIKONE,

WATANABE2

・ Tue 1, Wed 1, Wed 2, Fri 1

FUJIWARA,

OIKAWA,

MATSUMOTO

3

・ Tue 2, Wed 1, Wed 2, Fri 2OIKAWA,

MATSUMOTO4

・ Tue 1, Wed 1, Wed 2, Fri 1HAYASHI,

FUJIWARA5

・ Thu 1, Thu 2 WATANABE 2 6

・ Mon 1 HIKONE 7

・ Mon 1 HAYASHI 8

・ Mon 2 HIKONE 9

・ Mon 2 OIKAWA 10

Mon 2 11

Thu 2 12

＊ Mon 3 TAMAMOTO 2 13

＊ Mon 5 TAMAMOTO 2 14

＊set of

two

Mon 5 & Thu 5 GILL 4 15

＊set of

two

Tue 2 & Fri 2SHIGETOMI,

IZUMI4 16

＊ Tue 3 LEE, Sun Youn 2 17

＊ Tue 4 LEE, Sangbaik 2 18

＊ Tue 4 VALLOR 2 19

＊ Wed 3 INO 2 20

＊ Thu 1 HIRAYAMA 2 21

＊ Thu 2 OIWA 2 22

＊ Thu 3 or 4 BOLLINGER 2 23

＊ Thu 3 SETO 2 24

＊ Thu 3 TAKAI 2 25

・ Thu 4 KAJIKAWA 2 26

＊ Thu 4 TANAKA 2 27・28

＊set of

two

Thu 4 & Thu 5 TAKASAKI 4 29

＊ Fri 1 SUN 2 30

＊ Fri 3 SHIGETOMI 2 31

＊ Fri 3 YOSHIOKA 2 32

＊ Fri 4 DEN 2 33

＊ Fri 4 LEE, Sangbaik 2 34

* Yokohama-ISP students can not register to the "Intensive/Basic/Practice Japanese" in Shirokane

Course Description for International Student Program(Yokohama Campus: Spring Semester, 2015)

Subject

KC3012Social Development (Service Learning)

Multilingualism and Multiculturalism 1 -Japanese Religions-

Intensive Japanese 1-1(E1551集中日本語講座1-1)



Intensive Japanese 3-2(E1553集中日本語講座 3-2)

Intensive Japanese 3-3(E1553集中日本語講座 3-3)

Basic Japanese 1(E1561基礎日本語1 )

Practice Japanese 1-1(E1571実践日本語1-1 )


＊set of

two

Classes normally meet once or twice a week for ninety minutes (a total of 12-14 sessions per semester). The Japanese Language

courses, however, meet for 6 ninety minute sessions per week.

Yokohama-ISP Students are based on the Yokohama Campus, but are allowed to take courses offered at the Shirokane Campus

should their schedule allow for the commute between the two campuses.

International students are expected to register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. The average load is 14-16 credits per

semester.

Language of Instruction [no mark]-Japanese, [・]-Japanese & English, [＊]-English,

KC3015Contemporary Japanese Economy B

The courses listed above are open to international students enrolled at MGU and taught in English (unless indicated otherwise). All

other courses require the permission of the instructor, evidence of appropriate prerequisite courses, and Level 1 of the Japanese

Language Proficiency Test.

Current Issues 3 (Popular Media and Identities Ⅰ)

KC3016Chinese Economy

KC3014Contemporary Japanese Economy A

KC4006Independent Study B

KC3023Contemporary Global Issues A

KC3023Contemporary Global Issues A

-The State and NGOs in Asia-

Japanese History 5 (Japan's encounter with Christianity 1)

KC3013Localization:How to think and act locally (Service

Learning)

Business ENGLISH 1（ビジネス英語1）

Japanese Arts and Culture 3 (Karatedo)

Japanese Society 5 (Contemporary Japanese media Arts

and Culture)

KC4004Internship B

*TA position class/ Consent of instructor

KC3001Peace Studies

KC3019Regional Economic Integration

KC3020Legal Issues in International Relations

KC3021Minority Politics

KC3006Minorities Issues

KC3018Economy of South East Asia

KC3024Contemporary Global Issues B

-Behavioral Economics and Public Policy-



4

4

KIM

KC3024Contemporary Global Issues B

1

Intensive Japanese 1-1(E1551集中日本語講座1-1)Tokyo

TANABE, IWATANI

Mon 1, Tue 2, Thu 1, Fri 2

【Class Goals】

Students will be able to:

1.acquire basic knowledge of grammar structures

2.understand simple connected text on topics of familiar matters

3.make simple descriptions and explanations on topics of personal interests

4.read and write comprehensible texts on familiar topics

【Course Description】

This course is for beginners in the study of Japanese Language.

This course is designed to develop students' basic ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing and help students acquire

basic knowledge of grammar structures.

【Course Schedule】

※ In this semester, this class starts with the textbook "GENKI Ⅰ" Leseson 8,

　but the schedule is subject to change.

【Week1】Introduction, Review

【Week2】L8

【Week3】L9

【Week4】L10

【Week5】L11

【Week6】L12

【Week7】L13

【Week8】L14

【Week9】L15

【Week10】L16

【Week11】L17

【Week12】L18

【Week13】L19

【Week14】L20

【Week15】Wrap up

【Preparation / Advice】

1.Read the "Grammar" part of the textbook prior to each lesson.

2.Review what was learned, do daily homework and submit it by next lesson.

3.Any absence will impact your course grade.Three late comings will be counted as one absence.

【Texts】

"Genki WorkbookⅠ""Genki WorkbookⅡ"(The Japan Times)

* The textbook"GenkiⅠ””GenkiⅡ" will be lent out to each of you in the class.

【Reference】

"A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar"(The Japan Times)

【Grading】

Evaluation Criteria Class Performance 25%

Quizzes, Assignment and Class Participation 25%

Mid term examination 20%

Final examination 30%

※　There is no make-up for quizzes,lesson tests or exams.

1

【Grading】

Class performance 25%

Quizzes, Assignment and Class Participation 25%

Midterm Exam 20%

Final Exam 30%

Students are expected to read the chapter in advance and study new vocabulary and grammar.

Students are expected to review the class work and complete workbook pages accordingly. Handouts will be assigned on a

regular basis for review.

Students will be expected to study for at least two hours every day.

All assignments should be turned in on or before the due dates, otherwise points will be deducted.



This course is designed to enhance students' basic communication skills and grammatical knowledge which students have

already acquired in the beginning level. The emphasis will be on acquisitions of communication skills in advanced

beginning/intermediate levels including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be introduced to Japanese culture

and customs to help them adapt to living and studying in Japan.


【Week 1】Orientation, Self-Introduction, Textbook 「げんき Book 2」Lesson 14

【Week 2】TX L15

【Week 3】TX L16

【Week 4】TX L17

【Week 5】TX L18

【Week 6】TX L19

【Week 7】Midterm Exam, TX L20

【Week 8】TX L21

【Week 9】TX L22

【Week 10】TX L23

【Week 11】Textbook 『中級を学ぼう」L1

【Week 12】TX L2

【Week 13】TX L3

【Week 14】Review

【Week 15】Presentation


Tokyo

IWATANI, TANABE


【Class Goals】

Students will be able to read and write basic kanji characters, to communicate with native Japanese speakers on general topics

using correct sentence structure and to write an essay on general topics using correct sentence structure and Kanji at an

advanced beginning/intermediate level. Students will be ready to advance to an intermediate or advanced intermediate level.

【Texts】

「げんき Book 2」「中級を学ぼう」Textbooks will be possibly changed according to students' skills each semester.

【Reference】

Related additional handouts will be distributed in class and should be turned in on each due date.

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【Texts】

Evaluation Criteria 1. Daily performance 20%

2. Assignments, Quizzes 30%

3. Midterm exam 20%

4. Final exam 30%

Students are required to research about assigned topics before class.

Students are require to feedback what you did in class.

Students are expected to study at least two hours everyday to do your homework and Kanji practice. It is a good idea to watch

Japanese TV and meet buddys.


Intensive Japanese 3-1(E1553集中日本語講座3-1)Tokyo

【Class Goals】


This course is designed for students who have completed three or four semesters of Japanese language courses at college and

possess the ability to read and write simple essays, discuss the content of such essays orally and engage in everyday

conversational situations exhibiting a basic degree of fluency.

NOGUCHI, SATO

By the end of the course of study, students will demonstrate a greater fluency and comprehension in daily conversation and an

enhanced ability to express their views on various subjects, both orally and increasingly complex written compositions. Their

appreciation and understanding of the social world of contemporary Japan will also be evident.

【第１回】～【第29回】Grammar, Reding, Speaking and writing according to handouts.

【第30回】Review

【第31回】Mid Term presentation

【第32回】～【第58回】Grammar, Reding, Speaking and writing according to handouts.

【第59回】review

【第60回】Final presentation


Textbook will be announced in the first class.

Handouts will be destributed in class.

【Reference】

「A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar」by Seiichi Makino, The Japan Times

【Grading】

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【Texts】

Handouts will be distributed in class.

SATO, NOGUCHI

【Class Goals】

By the end of the course of study, students will demonstrate a greater fluency and comprehension in daily conversation and an

enhanced ability to express their views on various subjects, both orally and increasingly complex written compositions. Their

appreciation and understanding of the social world of contemporary Japan will also be evident.


This course is designed for students who have completed three or four semesters of apanese language courses at college and

possess the ability to read and write simple essays, discuss the content of such essays orally and engage in everyday



【1】orientation and self-introduction

【2】communication activity

【3】review

【4】～【9】Lesson1(vocabulary,grammar,kanji,reading,speaking,writing)




【28】～【31】Lesson1～Lesson4 Review





【56】～【60】Lesson5～Lesson8 Review


Students are required to research about assigned topics before class.

Students are require to feedback what you did in class.

Students are expected to study at least two hours everyday to do your homework and Kanji practice. It is a good idea to watch

Japanese TV and meet buddies.

Intensive Japanese 3-2(E1553集中日本語講座 3-2)Tokyo

【Reference】

「A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar」by Seiichi Makino, The Japan Times

【Grading】

1. Daily performance 20%

2. Assignments, Quizzes 30%

3. Midterm exam 20%

4. Final exam 30%

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1. Authentic materials (新聞記事小説ニュース映画ドラマドキュメントマンガ)

2. 『日本語表現文型500』アルク3. 『日本語中級J501〜中級から上級へ』スリーエーネットワーク

【Grading】

Evaluation Criteria 1. Class performance 20%

2. Assignments (written exercises, grammar exercises, etc.) and Kanji quizzes 30%

3. Midterm Examination 20% 4. Final Examination 30%

【Texts】

KAJIKAWA, Akiko

Tue 1, Tue 2, Thu 1, Thu 2

【Class Goals】

By the end of the course, students will demonstrate improved fluency and comprehension and an enhanced ability to express

their views on various subjects, both orally and through increasingly complex written compositions. An increased understanding

of contemporary Japanese society should also be evident.


This course will concentrate on improving reading, writing, and speaking skills using a variety of materials examining Japanese

culture. Students will be required to read and discuss essays and make presentations based on the text and authentic materials.


Week1. 日本のお笑い (テレビ番組/エッセイ)、『ピンポン①（映画）』Japanese Humor, "Ping pong” ①Week2. 秀吉と利休（すらすらL10）、戦国お茶パワー（TV番組）、ピンポン②（映画）Hideyoshi and Sen no Rikyu, "Ping pong” ②Week3. 『怪談』『小泉八雲の世界』（TV番組）　ピンポン③（映画）Japanese Scary Folk Stories, "Ping pong”③Week4. 在外日本人 (J501 3課) 、ピンポン④（映画）Perspectives on Marriage, J501 Lesson3, "Ping pong” ④Week5. 異文化論　欧米人が沈黙するとき (J501 4課)、ピンポン⑤（映画）Cross Cultural Issues (J501 Lesson4), "Ping pong” ⑤Week6. 日本のお笑い (TV番組/エッセイ)、『ピンポン⑥（映画）』Japanese Humor, "Ping pong” ⑥Week7. ひとしずくの水にあふれる個性（J501 6課)、奇跡の自然（NHK）、ピンポン⑦　The Rainy Season (J501 Lesson6 / TV show), "Ping pong” ⑦Week8. 『日本人の信仰心　～日本人の矛盾～①』　(新聞記事/テレビ番組)

Perspectives on Religion①Week9. 『日本人の信仰心　～日本人の矛盾～②』(新聞記事/テレビ番組)

Perspectives on Religion②Week10. 現代就活事情：インターンシップ　（新聞記事/ テレビ番組)

Youth Perspectives

Week11. 『日本の女』向田邦子　（エッセイ）Japanese Women of the Past

Week12 季良枝からの電話　(J501 ９課)

Ethnicity in Japan (J501 Lesson9)

Week13 ビジネスコミュニケーション、日本企業の外国人社員（TV番組）Business Communication

Week14. 『トニー滝谷』　村上春樹（小説/映画）“Tony Takitani” Haruki Murakami (Novel/Movie)

Week15. 『トニー滝谷』　村上春樹（小説/映画）“Tony Takitani” Haruki Murakami (Novel/Movie)


•Students should read up on each subject before class.

•Quizzes should also be prepared for prior to class.

It is advised that students review class materials after each class.

Students should already possess the ability to read and write essays, discuss the content of such essays, engage in everyday


Intensive Japanese 5(E1555集中日本語講座5)Tokyo

【Reference】

References will be provided in class.

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Basic Japanese 1(E1561基礎日本語1 )Tokyo

WATANABE, Sho

Wed 1, Wed 2

【Class Goals】

Students should become able to:

1. talk about familiar topics and social issues by using simple Japanese.

2. communicate with Japanese by using simple sentences in Japanese.


This course is designed for beginners in the study of Japanese language.This course is to improve communicative abilities

through various activities.


In this semester, the class starts with the textbook "Nihongo tadoku raiburari Lv.0" mentioned below, but the schedule is subject

to change.

【第１回】Introduction, Review

【第２回】Review

【第３回】8（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第４回】9（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第５回】10（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第６回】11（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第７回】12（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第８回】13（Lv.0 Vol.2）【第９回】Review

【第10回】14（Lv.0 Vol.3）【第11回】15（Lv.0 Vol.3）【第12回】16（Lv.0 Vol.3）【第13回】17（Lv.0 Vol.3）【第14回】18（Lv.0 Vol.3）【第15回】Wrap up

【第16回】【第17回】【第18回】【第19回】【第20回】【第21回】【第22回】【第23回】【第24回】【第25回】【第26回】【第27回】【第28回】【第29回】【第30回】


1. Do the handouts prior to each lesson if distributed.

2. Review what was covered in the class and do weekly homework that is given in the lesson.

3. There is no make-up for qu1zzes or exams.

4. Any absence will impact your course grade. Three late comings will be considered as an absence.

【Texts】

Japanese graded readers Nihongo tadoku raiburari Lv.0 Vol.2-3

【Reference】

"A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar"(The Japan Times)

【Grading】

Assignment & Quizzes 20%

Review test of each lesson 10%

Midterm examination 20%

Final examination 30%

Class performance 20%

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Wed 1

Practice Japanese 1-1(E1571実践日本語1-1 )Tokyo

IWATANI, Fumiyo

【Class Goals】

Students will be able to communicate comfortably with native speakers on general topics, such as culture, life styles, getting

around Japan, etc.


This course is designed to enhance applicable communication skills in Japanese. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening

in Japanese. Students will be introduced to various situations which require interaction with native speakers, such as interviews

or questionnaires.


【第１回】Orientation

【第２回】Self introduction with PR, Introducing a Friend

【第３回】Japanese culture through TV Commercial

【第４回】Pronunciation

【第６回】Interview

【第７回】Interview Presentation

【第８回】Debate

【第９回】Debate Presentation

【第10回】Speech

【第11回】Speech Presentation

【第12回】Listening

【第13回】Watching DVD

【第14回】Final Presentation

【第15回】Final Presentation

Detailed class schedule will be announced in class.


Prepare for presentation.

Read distributed materials.

Active class participation will be expected.

【Texts】

Texts and/or materials will be announced in class.

【Reference】

Additional handouts will be distributed in class.

【Grading】

Class Participation 30%

Presentation w/Preparation 40%

Homework Assignments & Quizzes 30%

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Wed 1


NOGUCHI, Naoko

【Class Goals】

Students will be able to communicate comfortably with native speakers on general topics, such as culture, life styles, getting

around Japan, etc.


This course is designed to enhance applicable communication skills in Japanese. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening

in Japanese. Students will be introduced to various situations that require interaction with native speakers, such as interviews or

questionnaires.



【第２回】Self introduction

【第３回】Pronounciation and voice training in Japanese

【第４回】～【第8回】Listening and Speaking practice

【第９回】～【第12回】Watching DVD/TV program and Speaking practice

【第13回】～【第15回】Final presentation


Students are required to research about assigned topics before class and prepare for presentation.

Students are required to feedback presentation.

Students are strongly encouraged to take part in discussions and activities in class.

【Texts】


【Reference】


【Grading】

Class Participation 30% Quizzes 10%

Presentation 30%

Homework assignments 30%

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Wed 2


IWATANI, Fumiyo

【Class Goals】

Students will be able to express ideas or opinions in writing in advanced beginning and/or intermediate levels and have native

speakers understand them. Students will also be able to write formal letters for personal and/or businesses occasions.


This course is designed to enhance writing and reading skills in Japanese. Students will be introduced to selected reading

materials in advanced beginning and/or intermediate levels, and will be required to write about the topics related to the materials.

Kanji will be introduced in a regular basis.



【第２回】Writing Self introduction with PR

【第３回】Reading (1)

【第４回】Writing (1)

【第5回】Reading (2)

【第6回】Writing (2)

【第7回】Mid-term Composition





【第12回】Senryu

【第13回】Senryu

【第14回】Final Project



Students are required to read materials and study vocabulary and expressions before each class.

Students are required to read assigned materials and write about the topic.

Assignments are required to be turned in on or before the due dates. Points will be deducted for late submission.

【Texts】


【Reference】


【Grading】


Writing including final paper 30%


9

Wed 2


NOGUCHI, Naoko

【Class Goals】

Students will be able to express ideas or opinions in writing in advanced levels and have native speakers understand them.

Students will also be able to write formal letters for personal and/or businesses occasions.


This course is designed to enhance writing and reading skills in Japanese. Students will be introduced to selected reading

materials in advanced levels, and will be required to write about the topics related to the materials. Kanji will be introduced in a

regular basis.


【第1回】 Orientation

【第２回】Writing Self introduction with PR

【第３回】～【第6回】Reading and Writing, kanji practice

【第7回】Mid-term Presentation

【第8回】～【第13回】Reading and Writing, kanji practice




Students are required to read materials and study vocabulary and expressions before each class.

Students are required to read assigned materials and write about the topic.

Assignments are required to be turned in on or before the due dates. Points will be deducted for late submission.


【Texts】


【Reference】


【Grading】

Evaluation Criteria


Writing including final paper 30%


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This course will provide students with cultural, historical, geographical means of exploring “Japan”. Topics examined concern

history and phenomenon of Japanese society, religions, arts and crafts, literature, and sciences from 700 to the present.

Emphasis will be placed on cultural context in Japanese tradition.


Japanese Society 1 (Japanese Society and Culture 1)Tokyo

Reading materials will be provided in photocopy.

【Reference】


【Grading】

Students will be evaluated on their class participation(50%), essays(25%) and presentations(25%).

【Texts】

【第１回】Introduction and Orientation

【第２回】From Hokkaido to Okinawa

【第３回】Tokyo and its Culture(1)

【第４回】Tokyo and its Culture(2)

【第５回】Kyoto and its Culture(1)

【第６回】Kyoto and its Culture(2)

【第７回】(Presentatios)

【第８回】New Religion in Japan(1)

【第９回】New Religion in Japan(2)

【第10回】New Religion in Japan(3)

【第11回】(Presentations)

【第12回】Contemporary Art in Japan(1)

【第13回】Contemporary Art in Japan(2)

【第14回】(Presentations)

【第15回】Conclusion

Students will be expected to prepare their group presentations.

Students will be expected to write essays on the various topics that are discussed in class.

To give presentation and to lead discussion are two important assignments. Regular attendance and active participation are

required as a precondition. Students are also expected to make an effective contribution in the classroom.


SAKAI, Noriyuki

Monday 3

【Class Goals】

This course will give a basic introduction to Japanese society and its culture.


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Students will be expected to prepare their group presentations.

Students will be expected to write essays on the various topics that are discussed in class.

To give presentation and to lead discussion are two important assignments. Regular attendance and active participation are

required as a precondition. Students are also expected to make an effective contribution in the classroom.

【Texts】


【Grading】

Evaluation Criteria Students will be evaluated on their class participation(50%), essays(25%) and presentations(25%).

Monday 4


【第１回】Introduction and Orientation

【第２回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Meiji Period(1)

【第３回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Meiji Period(2)

【第４回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Meiji Period(3)

【第５回】(Presentation)

【第６回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Taisho Period(1)

【第７回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Taisho Period(2)

【第８回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Taisho Period(3)

【第９回】(Presentation)

【第10回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Showa Period(1)

【第11回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Showa Period(2)

【第12回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Heisei Period(1)

【第13回】Family, School, Society, Culture in The Heisei Period(2)

【第14回】(Presentation)

【第15回】Conclusion

SAKAI, Noriyuki

【Class Goals】

This course will discuss the decade from multiple perspectives, with focus on daily life and subculture.


Topics examined include urban family life and relationships within the family; aspects of the Japanese education system,

including the phenomenon of preparatory schools and roonin; various Japanese sports such as Sumo(Japanese wrestling) and

baseball. Self, cultural identity and Japanese system in domains such as family, gender, community, education, workplace,

sports, and media will be the main theme of the course.

Tokyo

Japanese Society 3 (Contemporary Performing Culture in Japan 1)

【Reference】


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This course covers using English in basic business situations and activities. It helps students to improve their English speaking

and listening.

【第１回】Introducing the class goals & requirements the spring semester

【第２回】Introducing Yourself

【第３回】Meeting People

【第４回】Introducing People

【第５回】Getting Personal Inforamtion

【第６回】Leaving a Message by phone

【第７回】Making Appointments

【第８回】Making a Schedule

【第９回】Asking for Directions

【第10回】Finding Things

【第11回】Asking for places. Where is the . . . ?

【第12回】Ordering in a Restaurant

【第13回】Checking into a hotel

【第14回】Buying a train ticket

【第15回】Review of the spring semester

【第16回】Introducing the class goals & requirements for the fall semester

【第17回】Talking about the past

【第18回】Describing Things

【第19回】Shopping

【第20回】Find the differences

【第21回】Visiting a doctor

【第22回】Getting Advice

【第23回】Giving advice about Japanese Things

【第24回】Giving Opinions

【第25回】Explaining Why

【第26回】Problem Solving

【第27回】Giving Instructions

【第28回】Negotiating and asking for Favours

【第29回】Planning a Trip

【第30回】Review of the fall semester

Monday 5


Practical English (not yet in print) Practical English Journal

Video Website

Reading Website

【Grading】

Tests 20%, Journal 20%, Homework 20%, Reading 20%, Presentations 20%

N/A

【Reference】

Tokyo

【Texts】

【Preparation】

Do the homework. Review the previous lesson. Look ahead at the next lesson. Write in the journal every week. Read a book a

week.

Learn the vocabulary. Practise listening. Read and practice the chapter we cover in class.

Students must speak in English only in this class. There will be homework every week. Some of the homework must be typed on

a computer. Attendence is strict. There will be a quiz after each chapter.

【Class Goals】

The purpose of this course is to help students to use English in business situations. In addition, it seeks to help them develop

some compentency in using English in Presentations.

ZHANJE Taurayi Will


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【Class Goals】

To enjoy language as a topic of study. To understand general linguistics--in a broad and basic sense.To understand the general

areas of linguistics: phonetics, morphology, syntax, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and semantics. To understand

the complexity and wonder of human language and to experience linguistic diversity


To gain a general understanding of linguistics, students will discuss lectures and readings in small groups. They will do reading

homework before class. They will prepare written questions during class and review readings and lectures with classmates.

Quizzes will be based on lectures and readings, and lectures are not simply a summary of readings, so good attendance is

important in order to prepare for quizzes.


Topics in Linguistics A Tokyo

POULSHOCK Joseph W.

Monday 6

【第１回】Why is linguistics helpful and valuable?

【第２回】Design Features: 言語とその構成特徴 Chapters 1 & 2

【第３回】Animals: 動物の伝達 Chapters 3 & 4

【第４回】Phonetics & Phonology: 音声学と音韻論 Chapter 5

【第５回】Morphology: 形態論 Chapter 6

【第６回】Syntax: 統語論 Chapter 7

【第７回】Semantics: 意味論 Chapter 8

【第８回】Pragmatics: 語用論 Chapter 9

【第９回】Pragmatics/Sociolinguistics 語用論/社会言語学 Chapter 9 and 10

【第10回】Sociolinguistics: 社会言語学 Chapter 10

【第11回】Sociolinguistics/Psycholinguistics: 社会言語学 /社会言語学 Chapter 10 and 11

【第12回】Psycholinguistics: 心理言語学 Chapter 11

【第13回】Language & Style: 言語学的文体論 Chapter 12

【第14回】Language and Moralty: 言語と道徳 TBA

【第15回】The Big Picture and Small Group Review Session

Readings and resources will be distributed online and in class.

Readings and resources will be distributed online and in class.

【Reference】

【Grading】


For preparation, do assigned readings posted on the class Moodle site.

For review, do self-quizzes on the assigned readings, review your lecture notes, and take and *retake* quizzes.

Do readings and group work in class. Take notes and discuss notes in small groups. Do quizzes online and carefully manage

course profiles. Failure to manage your Moodle online profile can result in failure of the course.

【Texts】

Participation:15%

Short Quiz #1: 15%

Big Quiz #1: 25%

Short Quiz #1: 15%

Big Quiz #2: 30%

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N/A

【Grading】

Tests 20%, Journal 20%, Homework 20%, Reading 20%, Presentations 20%


This course covers using English in business situations and activities. It helps students to improve their English speaking and

listening.


【第１回】Introducing the class goals & requirements the spring semester

【第２回】Introducing Yourself

【第３回】Meeting People

【第４回】Introducing People

【第５回】Getting Personal Inforamtion

【第６回】Leaving a Message by phone

【第７回】Making Appointments

【第８回】Making a Schedule

【第９回】Asking for Directions

【第10回】Finding Things

【第11回】Asking for places. Where is the . . . ?

【第12回】Ordering in a Restaurant

【第13回】Checking into a hotel

【第14回】Buying a train ticket

【第15回】Review of the spring semester

【第16回】Introducing the class goals & requirements for the fall semester

【第17回】Talking about the past

【第18回】Describing Things

【第19回】Shopping

【第20回】Find the differences

【第21回】Visiting a doctor

【第22回】Getting Advice

【第23回】Giving advice about Japanese Things

【第24回】Giving Opinions

【第25回】Explaining Why

【第26回】Problem Solving

【第27回】Giving Instructions

【第28回】Negotiating and asking for Favours

【第29回】Planning a Trip

【第30回】Review of the fall semester

【Preparation】

Do the homework. Review the previous lesson. Look ahead at the next lesson. Write in the journal every week. Read a book a

week.

Learn the vocabulary. Practise listening. Read and practice the chapter we cover in class.

Students must speak in English only in this class. There will be homework every week. Some of the homework must be typed on

a computer. Attendence is strict. There will be a quiz after each chapter.

【Texts】

Practical English (not yet in print) Practical English Journal

Video Website

Reading Website

【Reference】

Tokyo


ZHANJE Taurayi Will

Monday 6

【Class Goals】

The purpose of this course is to help students to use English in business situations. In addition, it seeks to help them develop

some compentency in using English in Presentations.

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【Reference】

【Class Goals】


Weekly handouts should be read before class.

It is advised that students review class materials after each class.

・International students should have a basic understanding of Japanese language, (preferably one semester college level

Japanese). ・Japanese students should be able to express themselves in English, (ideally those interested in Japanese

language teaching).

【Texts】

Course materials will be provided in class.

【Grading】

Evaluation will be based on class performance (40%), and a final exam (60%).

“Death Note” based on the comic “ Death Note” by 大場つぐみ, 小畑健、集英社,2003

“The Twilight Samurai” based on the novel “たそがれ清兵衛” by 藤沢周平, 新潮文庫,2006

【Preparation】

Tokyo

This course focuses on current Japanese pop culture. You will learn Japanese language in the context of animated-movies,

comics, music, and magazines. You will see Japan from the past, present, and future in a way that is both fun and educational.

Week1. Japanese humor (TV. Comedy Show)

Week2. “デスノート/ Death Note” ① (Movies)

Week3. “デスノート/Death Note” ② (Movies)

Week4. “デスノート/Death Note” ③ (Movies)

Week5. “雨の訪問者/A rainy day visitor” (Japanese “Twilight Zone” stories)

Week6. “ハル” ① (Comics and Anime)

Week7. “ハル” ② (Comics and Anime)

Week8. “The Twilight Samurai/たそがれ清兵衛” ① (侍(さむらい)Movies)

Week9. “The Twilight Samurai/たそがれ清兵衛” ② (侍(さむらい)Movies)

Week10. “The Twilight Samurai/たそがれ清兵衛” ③ (侍(さむらい)Movies)

Week11. “The Twilight Samurai/たそがれ清兵衛” ④ (侍(さむらい)Movies)

Week12. “スカイクロラ/The Sky Crawlers” ①　 (Movies)

Week13. “スカイクロラ/The Sky Crawlers” ②　 (Movies)

Week14. “スカイクロラ/The Sky Crawlers” ③　 (Movies)

Week15. “スカイクロラ/The Sky Crawlers” ④　 (Movies)

Tuesday 3

The aim of this course is twofold. Firstly, students will examine Japanese pop culture in an effort to gain a deeper understanding

of “Modern Japan”. Secondly, Students will learn to better express themselves. International students will improve their Japanese

skills, while Japanese students will polish their linguistic skills allowing them to communicate in both English and Japanese

effectively.

KAJIKAWA, Akiko


Japanese Society 5 (Contemporary Japanese media Arts and Culture 1)

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Tuesday 3

【Class Goals】

Understand the historical impact of Japan’s encounter with Christianity in the early modern era on the political, social, and cultural

systems that continue in today’s Japan

Japanese History 5 (Japan's encounter with Christianity 1)

【Grading】

【Texts】

Fujita, Neil S. Japan’s Encounter with Christianity: The Catholic Mission in Pre-modern Japan, Paulist Press, 1991.

Copies of the textbook and other reading materials will be distributed in class as needed.

【Reference】

Mark R. Mullins, ed., Handbook of Christianity in Japan, Leiden & Boston: Brill, 2003

Nam-lin Hur, Death and Social Order in Tokugawa Japan: Buddhism, Anti-Christianity, and the Danka System (Harvard East

Asian Monographs)

Students are expected to go through the designated pages of the textbook or reading materials before class.

PPT slides are downloadable from e-Learning for review.

Class schedule and content are subject to change depending on the students’ academic background.

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TAKAI Heller Yuki

Attendance and class participation (30%), in-class tests (20%), a 2,000-word essay (50%)


This course explores Japan’s historical encounter with the West in the early modern era by looking at the nation’s acceptance

and refusal of Christianity. It deals with the impact the Catholic missionaries brought to the country in the warring strife period,

and the response of the Japanese that ended in the total denial of Christianity. Throughout the course we will raise questions

about Japan’s ambivalent relationships with Christianity that continue up to today, and the reasons why the Christian population

in Japan has persisted below 1%.


● Introduction: “Christianity’s long history in the margins”

● Francisco Xavier’s encounter with Japan

● Jesuit missionary work in Japan

● Oda Nobunaga, Totoyomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu: Their responses to Catholic mission work

● Christian and anti-Christian warlords

● Local communities of believers

● How spontaneous religious movement turns into a forbidden faith

● Sakoku, fumie and kakure

● Christianity: a diabolical religion


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GRIMES-MACLELLAN D.M.

Current Issues 3 (Seminar in Japanese Studies)


【第１回】Course introduction

【第２回】Topic 1

【第３回】Topic 1

【第４回】Class discussion

【第５回】Topic 2

【第６回】Topic 2

【第７回】Class discussion

【第８回】Topic 3

【第９回】Topic 3

【第10回】Class discussion

【第11回】Topic 4

【第12回】Topic 4

【第13回】Class discussion

【第14回】Presentations

【第15回】Presentations

【Class Goals】

This course has several related goals: (1) to learn something about post-war Japan with an emphasis on the present; (2) to learn

something about post-war Japanese cinema; and (3) to consider what we can -- and how we can -- learn about any society

through its feature films.


This course explores various facets of modern Japanese society and culture, including family, education, gender, work, and life

cycle through readings and (feature) films. Each semester will focus on different themes.


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Information about useful resources (print and electronic) will be discussed throughout the semester.

【Grading】

Evaluation will be based on:

1. Class attendance and participation 25%

2. Assignments 50%

3. Term paper 25%

Tuesday 3

【Reference】

Students are expected to read course materials prior to class meetings, actively participate in class discussions, and complete all

assignments on time throughout the semester.

Students are expected to take notes on all major information discussed in each class. Note-taking not only facilitates students’

understanding of class material but will be essential for successfully completing assignment following class.

This course requires that each student not only attend all the class meetings but also actively participate in all class activities and

discussions.

【Texts】

For this course, students are not required to purchase any textbooks. Instead, the instructor has carefully selected articles as the

reading materials that students are required to read over the course of this semester.

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Through the readings, lectures, research and discussions students will improve their understanding of intercultural

communication. They will become aware of how cultural differences are signified and learn exercises in adapting to different

cultural experiences.


This course will use group discussions, and various readings to study the question "What is Culture?" and "How does cultural

differences affect intercultural communication?". The students will read about theories on cultural differences, for example how

we communicate in a group culture, how time and space is different in different cultures , and how gestures represent cultural

values. We will also discuss institutions such as family, education, and government and how these institutions reflect the culture.

【Reference】

【Notes】

Discussions will be an important part of the grade therefore attendance will be very important.

Will be provided by the instuctor

【Grading】

Class participation 10%, group discussions 30%, quizzes 30% and final report 30%


【第１回】Introduction

【第２回】Cuture and identity

【第３回】Cultural barriers discussion

【第４回】High context/Low context

【第５回】High context/ Low context discussion

【第６回】Indiviualist/Collectivist

【第７回】Indiviualist/Collectivist discussion

【第８回】Ascribed and achieved status

【第９回】Quiz 1

【第10回】Universalism and Particularism

【第11回】Universalism and Particularism discussion

【第12回】Neutral and Expressive cultures

【第13回】Neutral and Expressive cultures discussion

【第14回】Quiz 2

【第15回】Final discussions and reports


Every week students will be given readings that they will have to discuss in groups the following week.

In this class students will build their English vocabulary as well as have a chance to use the English that they know.

Students should be interested in cross cultural understanding and communication.This course will be helpful to students who are

planning to go abroad or work in a field that requires intercultural understanding.

【Texts】

Reading materials will be provided by the instructor

Intercultural Communication ATokyo

DANCSOK Michael Peter

Tuesday 4

【Class Goals】

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Students are expected to read course materials prior to class meetings, actively participate in class discussions, and complete all

assignments on time throughout the semester.

Students should review course materials and class notes when preparing to conduct fieldwork assignments.

Students should expect to allocate sufficient time outside of class to complete fieldwork assignments.

【Texts】

Materials will be distributed to the class.

【Grading】

Evaluation will be based on:

1. Class attendance and participation 20%

2. Fieldwork assignments 50%

3. Reflective essays 30%

Tuesday 4

【Class Goals】

This course aims to help students engage with Japanese society in meaningful ways, and develop their ability to thoughtfully

approach new experiences and examine them in their social and cultural contexts.



【第１回】Course introduction

【第２回】Japan as a fieldsite

【第３回】Fieldwork assignment #1 discussion

【第４回】Ways of seeing

【第５回】Honing your observation skills

【第６回】Fieldwork assignment #2 discussion

【第７回】Space and movement

【第８回】Order and organization

【第９回】Fieldwork assignment #3 discussion

【第10回】Asking and listening

【第11回】Identifying cultural themes

【第12回】Fieldwork assignment #4 discussion

【第13回】Fitting the pieces together

【第14回】Authority and representation

【第15回】Fieldwork assignment #5 discussion


Information about useful resources (print and electronic) will be discussed throughout the semester

【Reference】

This course introduces students to fieldwork research and various ethnographic methods to collect and analyze data. It provides

students with the opportunity to experience Japan beyond the classroom through fieldwork assignments and local events.

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Japanese　Society 1 （Field Work in Japan 1）

GRIMES-MACLELLAN D.M.

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Interview in Japanese will be conducted at the first class. Students with a certain level of Japanese language skills will be

admitted to the course.

【Grading】

Participation in group work 40％、Presentation 30％、Term paper (in Japanese) 30％

Japanese Culture Studies 3（日本文化論3）Tokyo

SHIMADA, Saishi

Tuesday 4

【Class Goals】

The purpose of this course is to learn about cultural diversities in Japan. Japan has been developed by various relations and

exchanges among people and products. The goal is to understand that “Japan” exists as a concept which comprehends those

historical and geographical interactions.


This course is to conduct a research study on Japanese and Japanese language, and give a presentation at the end. ISP

students will be grouped with several students who are native speakers of Japanese, and regular international students who are

mainly from China and South Korea. The primary language will be Japanese, so English will be of little help in this class.


1． Introduction and Interview

2． Discussion on research themes of a group

3． Group work ①4． Group work ②5． Group work ③6． Group work ④7． Midterm report ①8． Midterm report ②9． Group work ⑤10．Group work ⑥11．Group work ⑦12．Group work ⑧13．Presentation rehearsal

14．Presentation ①15．Presentation ②


Previous knowledge will not be necessary. However, a mind to relativize your perspective of the world is required.

【Texts】

Any discourse on Japan.

【Reference】

References will be informed in class.

【Notes】

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Week 1. Introduction: what do you know about Japanese Art?

Week 2. What is Japanese Art?

Week 3. “Japan-ness” in Architecture: Katsura Detached Palace and Nikko Tōshōgū Mausoleum

Week 4. Buddhism 01: Representations of Buddhist Cosmology

Week 5. Buddhism 02: Zen Buddhism and New Aesthetics: Ink Painting, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony

Week 6. Media in Japanese Painting: Emaki, Kakemono, and Byōbu

Week 7. Two Modes of Japanese Paining: Yamato-e and Kara-e

Week 8. Hybridity in Nanban Arts 01: The Impact of Christian Imagery in the 16-17th Centuries

Week 9. Hybridity in Nanban Arts 02: Screens, Lacquer Wares, and Fashion

Week 10. Interpreting Kano Naizen’s Nanban Screen at the Kobe City Museum

Week 11. Influence of European Painting 01: Adaptation of One-point Perspective

Week 12. Influence of European Painting 02: Material, Technique and Subject

Week 13. New Mediums of Visual Culture: Photography

Week 14. Manga as Global Enterprise

Week 15. FINAL PRESENATATION

Evaluation Criteria *Attendance, Participation (discussion based on the reading assignments), and Weekly Reaction Note: 60%

1 short paper, 3-5 double-spaced pages (Due June 24, Tuesday, in class): 20%

Final presentation: 20%

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Each session will consist of a lecture followed by a class discussion. One or two readings will be assigned every week and they

are expected to be completed before each class meeting.

Students are required to submit a short reaction note about the reading and class every week.

Students will be encouraged to go to art museums and galleries to see actual art works discussed in the class.

【Texts】

One or two required readings will be assigned every week via photocopies.

【Reference】

N/A

【Grading】

TAKAMATSU, Mari

Wednesday 3

【Class Goals】

The course aims to familiarize students with artworks, artistic mediums and the historical development of Japanese visual culture

in order to critically interpret these in terms of both similarities and differences with the productions of other visual cultures.


Japanese visual culture has been formed through ceaseless negotiations with foreign ideas, technology and artistic creations.

This course examines a variety of visual art produced in Japan from the prehistoric period to the present, paying particular

attention to the global context of its creation. Roughly chronologically organized, each class explores issues such as the

construction of “Japan-ness” in architecture and painting; the impact of transcultural faiths, namely Buddhism and Christianity;

and the ramifications of modern technology.


Japanese History 1（Art and Visual Culture in Japan 1）

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日本経済について、その概要を学ぶとともに、主として経済に関連する英語に慣れることを目標とする。


日本経済の歴史や現状などを概括的に、英語で学ぶ。


【第１回】Guidance

【第２回】History of the Japanese economy (1)

【第３回】History of the Japanese economy (2)

【第４回】History of the Japanese Economy (3)

【第５回】Structure of the Japanese Economy (1)

【第６回】Structure of the Japanese Economy (2)

【第７回】Structure of the Japanese Economy (3)

【第８回】Japan in the international economy (1)

【第９回】Japan in the international economy (2)

【第10回】Japan in the international economy (3)

【第11回】The Japanese Economy at a turning point (1)



【第14回】Activities of Japanese multinational firms (1)

【第15回】Activities of Japanese multinational firms (2)


Evaluation Criteria 授業への参加度５０％、小テスト２５％、レポート２５％

教科書をあらかじめ読んできてください。ノートを読みなおしてください。教科書は英語で書かれています。毎回予習が必要です。

【Texts】

The Japanese Economy、小林佳代、IBCパブリッシング

【Reference】

授業時に指示

【Grading】

Business in Japan 2

Wednesday 6

【Class Goals】

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ATSUMI, Toshihiro

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【Grading】

Term Paper: 60% of the overall course grade

Class Participation: 40% of the overall course grade

【Texts】

Hayashi, Toshihiko (2010), Political Economy of Japan -- Growth, Challenges and Prospects for a Well-Being Nation. Open

University of Japan Press.

【Reference】

【Class Goals】

The objective of this course is to provide students with a brief history of the macroeconomic performance of Japan, to understand

the nature of challenges she currently faces, and to develop a sense of direction Japan is heading for into the future.


This course covers various topics on the political economy in Japan, with theoretical perspectives, analytical perspectives, and

statistical information.


WEEK1 Course introduction of the course and participants

WEEK2 Japan in the World Today

WEEK3 The High Growth Epoch (1)

WEEK4 The High Growth Epoch (2)

WEEK5 The Bubble Economy and Its Aftermath (1)

WEEK6 The Bubble Economy and Its Aftermath (2)

WEEK7 The Fiscal Reconstruction and Public Sector Reforms (1)

WEEK8 The Fiscal Reconstruction and Public Sector Reforms (2)

WEEK9 What Has Happened to Japan's Household Saving? (1)

WEEK10 What Has Happened to Japan's Household Saving? (2)

WEEK11 The Aging Population and Growing Disparity (1)

WEEK12 The Aging Population and Growing Disparity (2)

WEEK13 The Life-time Employment Gone Forever? (1)

WEEK14 The Life-time Employment Gone Forever? (2)

WEEK15 Wrap up


Students are expected to allocate enough time to read relevant chapters prior to the class. You may find unfamiliar words,

phrases, or concepts. Take notes when you find something you do not quite understand well, and bring them to the class.

Please make sure that you understand that you have understood what you have learned. You are also welcome to find

something in newspapers that may look contradicted to what you have learned.

This course consists of lectures and in-class discussions. Students are expected to read the assigned chapter(s) prior to the

class, ask questions, present their ideas, write reports when they are assigned, and take exams. Enthusiasm matters a lot in this

course.

Not specified. Reference materials may be specified in the class if necessary.

【Notes】

The contents and schedule of the course can be modified responding to interests of the students.

International Trade (インターナショナル・トレード特講（日本経済論（英語））)Tokyo

YAMAMOTO, Takashi

Thursday 2

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【Texts】

Evaluation will be based on (1) submission of works in class 40%, (2) final work and presentation 40%, (3) class participation

20%. The final work must be completed and presentation on your work has to be done at the end of the semester. Art skill will not

be graded.

【Grading】

Let’s experience a world created by a single color, black. This course aims to introduce one of Japanese traditional arts called

"Sumi-e", a black-and-white painting. You will paint subjects according to a theme given in each class. As a final project, you will

paint your own subject and give a presentation on your artwork. Exhibition will be held for a week at the cafeteria.

The important things in Sumi-e are to capture an essence of the subject and to express your emotions on a sheet of paper. Enjoy

this simple but expressive world of Sumi-e, and get more familiar with Japanese culture.


【1】Introduction: Class guidance, First Step in Sumi-e painting

【2】Three tones of black: Subject 1. Bamboo

【3】Control the pressure: Subject 2. Vegetable

【4】Focal point: Subject 3. Flower

【5】Expressing texture: Subject 4. Animal

【6】Effect of water: Subject 5. Plant

【7】Using various materials 1: Background

【8】Using various materials 2: Main subject

【9】Simplify: Subject 6. Landscape

【10】Final project: Practice

【11】Final project: Composition

【12】Final project: Completion

【13】Frame & Name seal

【14】Preparation of Exhibition, Postcard using colors

【15】Presentation


【Reference】

Japanese Arts and Culture 1 (Modern Sumi-e painting 1)Tokyo

HIJIKATA, Atsuyo

Thursday 3 or Thursday 4

【Class Goals】

This is a hands-on course designed for both international and regular students to learn more about Japanese culture by focusing

on Sumi-e. Sumi -black ink- and fude -a brush- are nothing like what you have used before. Since this class consists of students

from various countries, it will be a great opportunity for you to widen your perspectives, and to have a unique experience in

Japan.



Preparation for your final work will be required during latter part of the course.

You may take the materials home, so it is recommended to practice subjects by yourself.

You don’t need any experience in painting or knowledge in art, but you need to have a willingness to try something new. All you

need is curiosity.

【Notes】

Class will be limited to around 20 students. You have to attend the first class to register for this course.

留学生を主たる対象とし、英語を用いる授業です。一般学生は、春秋両学期の履修が可能な学生のみとし、留学生の約半分の人数を想定しています。希望者多数の場合には、春学期初回授業時に抽選とします。

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【Grading】

Topics in British Culture A Tokyo

By taking this one-year course, students will be able to develop a thorough understanding of some social-cultural differences

between life in contemporary Britain and that in the Britain of previous centuries and implications this has regarding British

identity, using the medium of English to convey opinions, contribute to pair, group, and class discussions and carry out research.


【Class Goals】

Thursday 3

HULLAH Paul William

Course grade will be determined by an aggregate comprising class work as reflected in task completion (including group notes)

and presentation work (20% of final grade); the two Short Papers (40%); and final essay exam mark (40%). The minimum pass

mark for this course is 60%.

By critically surveying the history of popular music in the UK, this course will assist students in developing a vocabulary and

communicative strategies for defining and thinking critically about personal, group, and national culture and identity and related

issues in English. It will alert them to some ways in which Britain and British life have significantly altered over the last hundred

years. This should be provocative in making them consider their own culture and its shifting nature too.


A detailed week-by-week syllabus will be distributed at the first class meeting, but the following is a rough summary of how the

road will likely rise to meet us:

1st Class Week: Course description and introduction.

2nd-14th Class Week: Each week we will read and discuss a section of the textbook and complete relevant exercises and

activities, whilst considering related cultural items such as films and/or songs. Some classes will include individual and/or group

presentations. British culture related events may also be organised; attendance will be part of the course requirements. The pace

at which and directions in which we go will depend largely on class dynamics and your contributions, though the textbook will be

our fundamental guide.

15th Class Week: Essay Exam

【Texts】

ROCK UK: A Cultural History of Popular Music in Britain' by Paul Hullah & Masayuki Teranishi (Cengage, 2012) Additional

materials will be recommended and/or provided by the instructor.

【Reference】

There are hundreds of relevant books in the MGU Shirokane library and supplementary recommended texts will be announced.

Students will be expected to read widely and judiciously, listen to songs and watch films outside class.


Students are required to prepare relevant textbook sections, and assignments when given, and should try, outside class, to

expose themselves to as much British rock and pop music as possible.

By taking this course, you will hopefully be able to develop a mature and thorough understanding of some social-cultural aspects

of modern Britain and implications regarding British identity, using the medium of English to convey opinions, contribute to

discussions and carry out research.

Classes will be conducted in English, with appropriate and enthusiastic in-class participation expected and continuously

assessed.

This class is interactive. Passive attendance and lack of participation are penalized. The lectures will follow the textbook, but you

must also try to find your own ways to comprehend the subject and its range of implications, meanings. Be ready to express your

opinion and listen to others' ideas.

【Notes】

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【Grading】

TSURUTA, Yoko

Thursday 5

Students will be evaluated on class participation and contribution (40%), assignments (30%), and a final presentation and paper

(30%).

【Notes】

This course is open to all students who wish to discuss educational and social issues in English. 授業は原則として全て英語で行いますが、日本語での質問も受け付けます。詳細は初回授業にてご相談ください。

In addition to a reading list, copied materials will be provided during the course period.

【Reference】

Information about recommended readings and data sources will be provided in class (topics will include cultural, economic,

historical, and political aspects).


Students are expected to read the designated texts and materials before each class session and to be ready to express their

opinions.

Students are expected to access/review the materials covered in class and complete the assignments as required.

Collaborative work and class discussion are essential elements of the course so that students can learn from each other in and

outside the classroom.

【Texts】

【Class Goals】

Studying education is crucial for the exploration of the essential dynamics of society. This class aims to lead to an in-depth

understanding of Japanese society by examining various educational aspects.


Education plays a central role in the development of society and holds the key to its future. This course discusses educational

policy and practice in Japan from a comparative, international, and interdisciplinary perspective and critically analyses the major

issues affecting education at all levels.


Japanese Society 5: Education and Society in Japan (1)

“Education and Social Transformation”

(Dr. Yoko Tsuruta, Thursdays 16:45-18:15, Shirokane)

Spring Semester 2015

Week 1. Introduction to the course

Week 2. An overview of Japanese society

Week 3. Japanese education at a glance

Week 4. Cross-national comparisons

Week 5. Education and social development

Week 6. Reform of elementary and secondary education

Week 7. Reform of higher education

Week 8. Changing environments and challenges

Week 9. Field work practice/report (1)

Week 10. Field work practice/report (2)

Week 11. Selected topics for discussion (1)

Week 12. Selected topics for discussion (2)

Week 13. Education for the knowledge society

Week 14. Final presentations (1)

Week 15. Final presentations (2) and summary

Japanese Society 5 (Education and Society in Japan 1)Tokyo

Information about useful web sites will be provided during the course period.

【Related URL】

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【Notes】

e-learningを活用するため、こまめに確認すること


担当教員による講義のほか、UNU-IASのゲストによる講義（4人×各2回：出身国の環境問題と研究テーマについての英語による講義、担当教員が解説を行う）、日本の環境NPO/NGOのゲストによる講義（4人×各1回）を実施。

下記は過去のスケジュール。今後ゲスト・スピーカーと交渉するため、最終的には第１回の授業で予告する。

＜授業スケジュールの例（過去の講義より）＞

【第１回】イントロダクション＋ビデオ視聴【第２回】ミャンマーにおける開発、環境、人権問題　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第３回】サハリン石油、ガス開発と生物多様性　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：日本のNPO/NGO）【第４回】日本におけるリユースカップの取り組み【第５回】生物多様性・伝統的知識の活用・遺伝資源　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：日本のNPO/NGO）【第６回】インドネシアにおける環境問題～環境工学の視点から　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第７回】英国における環境問題　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：国連大学高等研究所の研究員）【第８回】都市環境問題～地理空間からのアプローチ　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第９回】中国における環境問題　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第10回】森林の減少・劣化からの温室効果ガス排出　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：日本のNPO/NGO）【第11回】パキスタンにおけるジェンダーと開発問題　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第12回】テロの時代　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第13回】地震・津波からの復興～日本とインドネシアの比較　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：UNU-IASの研究員）【第14回】地球1個分の暮らしをすすめよう～「２Ｒ」のすすめ　　　　　（ゲストスピーカー：日本のNPO/NGO）【第15回】環境映像視聴＋まとめ


各回授業で予告。e-learningで発表資料の事前公開を実施する場合は、内容を確認し、予習すること。ゲストスピーカーによる英語での授業がほとんど。解説は行うが、基本的に通訳は行わない。理解しようとする積極的姿勢、考える努力を求める授業。世界の環境問題について授業外でも関心を持ち考察すること。

【Texts】

使用しない

Environment of the World（世界の環境を考える）Tokyo

AMANO, Michiko

Thursday 5

【Class Goals】

・世界の各地域で生じている環境社会問題やそれを解決するための取り組みについての事例を学ぶ。・モノ・金・人の移動が世界各地に与えている影響を通じ、日本との関連性について考察する。・これを踏まえ、持続可能な社会を構築するための日本の役割を考える力を身につける。・英語の講義に慣れ、不明点を明らかにし、自分の考えについて発言する基本的な力を身につける。


明治学院大学と、国連大学サステナビリティ高等研究所(UNU-IAS)、地球・人間環境フォーラム(GEF)による連携授業。UNU-IASからのゲスト（若手研究員）による英語の講義を8回程度実施。残りは日本の環境NPO／NGOからのゲストによる講義等を実施する。パワーポイントや映像教材を主に使用、不定期でリアクションペーパーを配布。

Evaluation Criteria 授業への参加度100％（リアクションペーパーの内容、授業中に不定期で実施するミニテストの結果を重視）

【Related URL】

国連大学高等サステナビリティ研究所＜www.ias.unu.edu＞、一般財団法人地球・人間環境フォーラム＜www.gef.or.jp＞

【Reference】

特になし

【Grading】

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Topics in American Culture ATokyo

PRONKO Michael

Thursday 5

【Class Goals】

The course will introduce essential values of American culture and criticisms of the enduring problems of America. The goals of

the class are to provide a solid introduction to American culture by thinking critically about cultural concepts, artistic works and

social values. The ability to think critically about culture, both other cultures and one’s own, is also a central goal.


The course provides an overview and introduction to the concepts and components of American music and film (in the first

semester) and film and art (in the second semester). This class will connect to and enhance the content of other classes in

literature, language, and culture through an investigation of music, film and art, three of the most powerful cultural expressions.

The class introduces important elements of American culture that both express the deepest American values and criticize the

worst social problems. The course also aims at appreciating the best cultural expressions.


【第１回】Introduction: What is the blues? How to listen to music

【第２回】The sad and defiant: Country blues

【第３回】Good-time music: Urban blues

【第４回】The spiritual and transcendent: Gospel

【第５回】The roots of rock: Chuck Berry, American poet

【第６回】Rock protests: Rock against war

【第７回】Women Sing: Women blues and jazz vocalists

【第８回】Other music, other language: Cajun and Latin

【第９回】Jazz--America's music: What jazz is

【第10回】Restless improvisation: Coltrane, Free jazz

【第11回】Birth of cool and electric jazz: Miles Davis

【第12回】Silence and film story: Charlie Chaplin "Modern Times"

【第13回】Slapstick and chaos: Marx Brothers "A Night at the Opera"

【第14回】American realism and social criticism: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

【第15回】Review, overview and exam information


You must prepare for each class by listening to the music, reading the materials or watching the films.

You will have to review and respond to each of the lectures through writing weekly notes.

Attendance is required. Each week, you must take notes in this course and turn them in. The notes will include key points from

the lecture and your reaction to the material. The course is primarily a lecture class, but demands weekly responses and active

participation.

【Texts】

Readings and resources will be distributed on e-learning

【Reference】

Readings and resources will be distributed on e-learning

【Grading】

20% attendance

30% weekly notes

50% final essay exam

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【Reference】

None

The main goal of the class is for students to gain knowledge of issues related to linguistics, and to be able to tell the difference

between what is commonly believed to be true about language acquisition and what linguists and applied linguists actually know

to be true about language acquisition.


This course will focus on developing a basic understanding of a variety of issues related to linguistics, specifically language

acquisition.


【Class Goals】

【Grading】

Evaluation Criteria 25% Homework and class participation

25% Tests

25% Written assignments

25% Final presentations

How languages are learned 4th edition. Patsy M. Lightbown and Nina Spada. Oxford University Press.

【第１回】 Class Introduction【第２回】 First language acquisition: What happens【第３回】 First language acquisition: Explaining what happens【第４回】 Childhood bilingualism【第５回】 Second language learning: Learner characteristics【第６回】 Second language learning: Learning conditions【第７回】 Review and first test【第８回】 The language of second language learners【第９回】 Issues with vocabulary【第10回】 Issues with pragmatics and phonology【第11回】 Learner characteristics: Intelligence, aptitude, learning styles【第12回】 Learner characteristics: Motivation, identity, beliefs【第13回】 Individual differences, part 1【第14回】 Individual differences, part 2【第15回】 Review and final test【第16回】【第17回】【第18回】【第19回】【第20回】【第21回】【第22回】【第23回】【第24回】【第25回】【第26回】【第27回】【第28回】【第29回】【第30回】


Each week, students are expected to do the assigned reading and prepare to discuss the reading in class.

Students should review all class materials--readings, class notes, and class handouts.

All work for this class will be done in English.

【Texts】

Topics in Linguistics ATokyo

LONGCOPE Peter

Friday 2

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Attendance and class participation: 40%

Oral presentation: 40%

Final Paper: 20%


Week 1 The current situation

Week 2 Delayed marriage in Japan

Week 3 Perceptions and expectations of marriage in Japan

Week 4 A shift from arranged marriages to love marriages

Week 5 Influence of changes in courtship practices

Week 6 Courtship practices beyond Japan

Week 7 Field visit

Week 8 Male gender roles and masculinity in Japan

Week 9 Gender roles: The roles of wife and mother in Japan

Week 10 The impact of feminist discourses on marriage and fertility in Japan

Week 11 "Japanese-ness" and marriage

Week 12 Some of the consequences of delayed marriage in Japan

Week 13 Alternative lifestyle

Week 14 The future of marriage

Week 15 Course review


Students are expected to read assigned materials.

Review lecture notes and be prepared for a final paper.

Regular class attendance is required to meet all course objectives.

【Texts】

Handouts will be provided in class.

【Reference】

A list of recommended books will be handed out at the first session.

【Grading】

Current Issues 1　(Marriage in Contemporary Japan : Anthropological Perspectives 1)Tokyo

TOKUHIRO, Yoko

Friday 3

【Class Goals】

Enhance and develop students' understandings of Japanese culture, society and history through the institution of marriage in

Japan. Marriage is one of the fundamental structural building blocks of many societies. By learning how marriage in Japan

worked, is working, and continues to change, students will gain insight into Japanese society at a fundamental level.


This course is designed to explore the contemporary state of marriage in Japanese society. A large number of young people are

delaying marriage in Japan. This shifting marriage pattern suggests changing perceptions and expectations of marriage, which I

intend to explain in detail.

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“Kabuki – its Beauty and Tradition” by Toshio Kawatake (Japan Arts Council)

【Reference】

KABUKI:BAROQUE FUSION OF THE ARTS, Toshio Kawatake

Heroes of the Kabuki Stage, Arendie Herwig

Kabuki: Five Classic Plays, James R. Brandon

【Grading】

Participation in class: 25% Papers: 60% Review Quiz: 15%

【Notes】

Lecture is in English. Kabuki tickets cost 1000~2000yen. Foreign students will get some grant for tickets. 2000yen will be

collected for kabuki movement workshop.

【Class Goals】

To learn unique aspects of Kabuki, and from them to understand characteristics of Japanese arts and mind. To find how similar

the stories are to those of modern Japanese and even to foreign students.


The lecture provides the students with knowledge of Kabuki, which will help them appreciate the actual performances.

Workshops of musical instruments, of Kabuki movement, and of traditional costume are included. Students are required to go

see Kabuki and Bunraku at the theaters in Tokyo.


【第１回】Course Introduction and Aragoto (“Shibaraku”)

【第２回】Kabuki Acting

【第３回】Onnagata, Shosagoto and “Dojoji”

【第４回】Sewamono, Wagoto and Bunraku pappet theater

【第５回】Kabuki’s Koken and Introduction to “Kanjincho”

【第６回】“Kanjincho”

【第７回】Kabuki’s Tachimawari and “Megumi no Kenka”

【第８回】Jidaimono and Introduction to “Shunkan”

【第９回】Review for Review Quiz on Kabuki

【第10回】Review Quiz on Kabuki

【第11回】Music for Kabuki Stage

【第12回】Workshop of Japanese traditional musical instruments

【第13回】A kabuki movement workshop

【第14回】Kabuki in New Age (1)

【第15回】Kabuki in New Age (2)


To take a look at the reference books at the library and check about the assigned plays before going to watch the plays in the

theater.

To write papers on the assigned plays as soon as possible.

Do not miss the first class. Tickets for live Kabuki and Bunraku and the Kabuki movement workshop cost you some money but

they are truly worthwhile.

【Texts】

Japanese Arts and Culture 3 (Kabuki 1)Tokyo

SAKAUE, Yumiko

Friday 4

「Shochiku KABUKI Official Website」http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/top.html

「歌舞伎美人Kabukibito」http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/

「文化デジタルライブラリーBunka Digital Library」http://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/dglib/

「National Theaterhttp://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/kokuritsu/index.

htmlhttp://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/english/index.html

「Invitation to Kabuki」http://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/unesco/kabuki/en/index.html

「An Introduction to Bunraku」http://www2.ntj.jac.go.jp/unesco/bunraku/en/index.html

「Edo Tokyo Museum」　http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/index.html

「Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theater Museum」 http://www.waseda.jp/enpaku/index-e.html

【Related URL】

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履修希望者は４月の第一回授業に必ず出席すること。日本人学生は春学期の「５」と秋学期の「６」をセットで履修すること。外国人留学生も、できるだけ春秋セットで履修することが望ましい。


【第１回】Introduction to this course

【第２回】manner as a guest to enter the tea room and drinking tea

【第３回】whisk the tea （点前実技）【第４回】video

【第５回】点前実技、客作法【第６回】点前実技、客作法【第７回】点前実技、客作法【第８回】（映画）【第９回】（映画）【第10回】実技作法【第11回】実技作法【第12回】濃茶作法【第13回】実技作法【第14回】実技作法【第15回】実技作法


特になし(授業の性質上、準備は必要なし)

授業日、当日の掛軸の作者、文言、和歌等を暗記する講義に必要な道具類（袱紗や扇子）は最初の講義の際に注文をとり、配付いたします。和室での講義では裸足は厳禁。清潔な靴下等を持参してください。実技指導に際しては、準備片づけも講義の一環とみなし、積極的な参加を希望する。

【Texts】

実技教科書：千宗守『武者小路千家点前教習シリーズ１－３』ひかりのくに社講義教科書：授業時に適宜指示、または資料を配布

【Reference】

特になし

【Grading】

UNAGAMI, SEN, MIYAMOTO

Friday 5

【Class Goals】

The course is to study a fundamental knowledge of Sadoh. 茶の湯の設い、掛軸、花、陶器 etc.を通して “The Sense of the

Seasons” and “Liberal and Spiritual Hospitality” as the Japanese expression of sensibilities and the way of self expression by the

body acquired.


Through the year, both fundamental manners as a guest, such as the drinking and manners when seated on tatami mats, in the

traditional tea ceremony space.

日本文化・芸術の総合体とよばれる「茶の湯」を基礎から学ぶ。白金パレットゾーン内の和室を講義と実践の場とし、感性の表現としての「季節感」や「もてなし」、点前での自己表現方法を茶道を通して体験。なお、実技の作法は武者小路千家流茶道にのっとる。

出席、授業態度といった平常点と、レポートをもって行う。出席は非常に重視する。

【Notes】

Japanese Arts and Culture 5 (The way of Tea 1)Tokyo

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