| Learning Outcomes |
PO |
MME |
| The students who succeeded in this course: |
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| LO-1 |
Can explain the characteristics of Japan's culture, history, social structure and life. |
PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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Examination
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| LO-2 |
Can recognize and explain Japanese expressions related to Japanese culture |
PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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Examination
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| LO-3 |
Can interpret the knowledge about Japanese society structure and life. |
PO-1 Improves himself/herself in interdisciplinary fields that add value to personal change and development within the framework of interest, ability, social sensitivity and volunteering.
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Examination
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PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
| Course Contents |
| This course covers the issues related to the application of elements such as Japan's traditional and modern life culture, education system, social structure, business ethics, behaviors and cultural habits in today's Japanese society. |
| Weekly Course Content |
| Week |
Subject |
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 |
Introduction, information about the subject, purpose, scope, methods, exam types, resources to be used in the course
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Lecture, Q&A
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| 2 |
Information about the daily life of the Japanese, rituals practiced in daily life
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Discussion, Lecture, Q&A
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| 3 |
Information about religion and religious beliefs in Japan, the emergence of mythological elements, religious traditions and rituals, belief systems that entered Japan lately
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Group Work, Lecture, Q&A
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| 4 |
Information about the family structure and characteristics of the Japanese, the family system before the Second World War and the modernization studies applied after it, and today's Japanese family structure
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Source Search, Lecture, Q&A
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| 5 |
Information about the application of traditional and modern elements such as promise, engagement, wedding, wedding, temple wedding
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Case Study Method, Lecture, Q&A |
| 6 |
Information about traditional Japanese cuisine, Japanese eating habits, foods that have entered Japan from other countries, popular Japanese dishes and the preparation and presentation of dishes
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Source Search, Lecture, Q&A |
| 7 |
Information about the emergence and history of Sado, the traditional tea ceremony of Japan, the preparations for the ceremony, the way the ritual is practiced.
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Lecture, Q&A, Report Preparation |
| 8 |
mid-term exam |
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| 9 |
Information on game genres such as Kabuki, No, Kyogen, Rakugo, Bunraku, which are traditional performing arts of Japan, and details such as the characteristics of the actors, the places where the games are played, the costumes, make-up and accessories used. |
Lecture, Q&A
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| 10 |
Information about the purpose of the emergence of festivals and rituals, the changes they have undergone until today, and the way they are applied today.
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Source Search, Lecture, Q&A |
| 11 |
Information about the history of traditional Japanese architecture, examples of traditional buildings and features of Japanese houses
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Report Preparation, Lecture, Q&A |
| 12 |
Information about Japan's education system, courses taught at different education levels and extracurricular activities in schools
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Group Work, Lecture, Q&A |
| 13 |
Information about Japanese universities, student and university life in Japan, and popular departments
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Case Study Method, Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
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| 14 |
Information about working life, working conditions, private companies and business ethics in Japan
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Case Study Method, Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
| 15 |
An overview
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Lecture, Q&A, Discussion |
| 16 |
final exam |
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| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading |
| 1 |
Kanatsu H. ve Katsurajima, N. (2017). Ryugakusei no tame no Nihon jijo nyumon (Kaiteiban). Kyoto: Tosho Shuppan. |
| 2 |
Sasaki, M. (2017). Kurozuappu Nihon jijo 15-Nihongo de manabu shakai to bunka. Tokyo: The Japan Times. |
| Required Course instruments and materials |
| Lecture notes, projection |
