✿
✿ 日本文化 ♨ ♨
J102 (01)
3
units
(45
contact
hours) @, Email
Dr. Shimazu
ACADEMIC
SCHEDULE ►
►►► UPDATED
regularly
in a timely manner.
| ✔ The following Weekly Schedules are subject to change without notice. Please visit this page every day. |
| On Tuesday, after a brief introduction (Focus Points & Objectives), the instructor will show you a Japanese video (approx. 30 min.). Upon watching the video, the class will discuss and clarify the scenes or items causing difficulty, then a short Q&A quiz will follow on the content of the video focusing on understanding and interpreting the material. |
Thu. 1/22 ... Day 1.
ORIENTATION
&
INTRODUCTION.
READ:

When reading focus on the Loyalty,
Confucian system, and Zen sections.
Tue. 1/27... Day 2.
General
characteristics
and
aspects
of
Japanese culture. OVERVIEW / Lecture (Refs:
Morsbach,
1976;
Pascale,1982;
et al.)
--lecture
& discussion--

(2nd half) -lecture & discussion--

(►
Friendly
reminder: The content of this handout may be
included
in the first quiz.)
Thu.
1/29... Day 3.
General
characteristics
and
aspects
of
Japanese culture. OVERVIEW / Lecture --Cont'd--
(first half)
More
Dos & Don'ts
in
Japan--lecture & discussion--
Read
Tue. 2/3 ... Day
4.
Video
tape
#1:
,
,
& , class
discussion. TODAY'S HANDOUT (the *Study Guide*) IS
AVAILABLE AT
THE
very BOTTOM
OF THIS PAGE. YOU WILL NEED IT BECAUSE ITS CONTENT WILL
APPEAR ON THE QUIZ AND/OR ON MIDTERM.
Suggested
Video
Clips (some additional information):
Noh
(video series):
Bunraku:
<<< 29 min.
Kabuki (video series):
Make
time and READ:
Thu.
2/5 ... Day 5.
General
characteristics and
aspects
of Japanese culture (Cont'd).
OVERVIEW
/ Lecture (Refs: Morsbach, 1976; Pascale,1982; etc.).
2:30
Things Not to Do in Japan
1:30
2:30
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Videos (approx. 30 min), and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Thu. 2/12 ... Day 7.
Short
QUIZ
#1.
Quiz
items will
come
from the class lectures, handouts, Based on
, and .
イタサカゲン著 日本人の論理構造--phenomenalism:
Abandonment
of thinking, logic, or personal judgment.
,
Enjoy taking QUIZZES online
>
Tue. 2/17 ... Day 8.
Video tape #3:
The
Japanese Family: Undergoing Significant Changes, and
class
discussion.
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Videos (approx. 30 min), and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
supplement videos:
<<< Balancing career and family in Japan 4 min
<<<< The plight of Japan's homeless 11min
<<< 9 min
<<<< nuclear family 18 min
Thu. 2/19 ... Day 9
,
TIAONAL, (p. -17).... (Ref: Japan
at a Glance
<<< BRING
THE BOOK),
class
discussion.
2:34
10:59
☻ *
Topics
discussed
global
s, topics:
th, dcto,
evoment, no,
od, a, ,
international cooperation
a. 
.
Tue. 2/24 ... Day 10.
Video tape #4:
The Taste
of
Japan: A Tradition of Hospitality, and class discussion.
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Videos (approx. 30 min), and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
More suggested Video Clips
3min
3min
3min
4min
<<
How to eat at a Sushi Bar, click 8min
(video clips) <<how to cook Japanese foods
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Thu. 2/26 ... Day 11.
,
p18-, Ref: Japan
at a Glance <<<
BRING
THE BOOK
for class
discussion.
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Japanese
Holidays
2012
PDFs
INCREASE YOUR CULTURAL
KNOWLEDGE:
10
Reasons why Japan Rules
5min
What
NOT to do in Japan
5min
Easy
Japanese Gestures
3min
Tue. 3/3 ... Day 12.
✿
VIDEO SHOWS
Replacing
Video (#5) with
the
following "Japanese
Technology" video
clips:
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Videos (approx. 30 min), and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Thu.
3/5 ...
Day 13.
Miniaturizing Medicine (4:35)
Speedy and safe — Japan's egg technology (3:04)
Tohoku's Eco-friendly Reconstruction (4:03)
Pioneering Disaster Technology (5:09)
Leading-Edge Desalination Technology 4:06
Stronger and Lighter than Steel 3:30
Solar Power in Japan 3:50
Fukushima's World-leading Aluminum Technology 4:04
Shaping
Our World with Plastics 3:42
Japan: Robot Nation Pt1 11min
505kmリニア中央新幹線2013年8月 (Japanese日本語)
5min
On Thursday, 10/3/13, there
was A SHORT
POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF 10/1/13
VIDEO clips
AND
LECTURE.
Tue. 3/10 ... Day 14.
Video
tape (#6):
Japanese
Society:
In
Tokyo and in the Country, and class discussion.
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
51min.
7min
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<<< Reading (FYI)
<<<
Reading (FYI)
Thu. 3/12 ... Day 15.
New
Year's Decorations: ![]()
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,
, ,
, , u,
...
pp20-22,
Japan
at a Glance
<<<BRING IN THE BOOK,
class
discussion.
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(Chapters 1-3). Belknap Harvard
You may spend
another hour or so enjoying listening to and watching these:
Zen Garden ♫✿ video to
relax
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1 hr
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M.
B. (1995). The
Japanese Today (Chapters 12-15, Chapter 38). Belknap Harvard.


Early
Reminder:
☺
READ
.
Lincolnwood,
IL: NTC;
the info from this piece will appear on the upcoming MIDTERM
EXAM.
Print
out those pages and bring in for class discussion (or questions?).
THE CONTENT WILL
PROBABLLY APPEAR ON THE UPCOMING MIDTERM.
Thu. 3/19 ... Day 17.
ANNUAL
EVENTS:
-,
-,
i,
,
(or ),
, a,
....
pp22-25,
Japan
at a Glance
<<<BRING THE BOOK
for class discussion.
••►
is ✿
Enjoy the March
3 () Japanese
music.
<<<<
ANNUAL
EVENTS
,
Tue. 3/24 ... Day 18.
Great Video #8:
The Japanese
and
Nature: Friend or Foe, class discussion.
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Friendly Reminder:
☺
READ
.
Lincolnwood,
IL: NTC;
The information on this page will appear on the upcoming MIDTERM
EXAM. Print
out those pages and bring in for class discussion (questions?).
★★★★
Additional
video clips for
you. Japanese
technology:
<<< Ultra-Lightweight Vehicle 3min
<<<
shinkansen technology 6min
<<< shinkansen technology 5min
5min
<<<< [HD] 新幹線 ドクターイエロー Shinkansen Dr.
Yellow 10min
<<<< Shinkansen, DrYellow(test train)
3:51
Thu. 3/26 ... Day 19.
Lecture on
aa,
,
mi,
,
... pp26-30
Japan
at a Glance <<<
BRING THE BOOK for class discussion.
Tue. 3/31 ... Day 20. Video tape #9: Japan's Corporate System: The Role of the Entrepreneur, and class discussion
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
FYI:
MIDTERM
EXAM: Contents come from handouts
on
Videos
#1-8,
and class lectures. | A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Tue.
4/7
... Day 22. Great
Video
tape
#10: Annual
Festivals
and Ceremonies: Beliefs in Daily Life, and class
discussion.
Suggested
Reading:
Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995).
The
Japanese Today
(Chapter
19). Belknap Harvard.
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Thu. 4/9
... Day 23.
KIMONO AS
PART OF
WORK,
PEOPLE WHO WEAR KIMONO
AS PART OF WORK--, ,
Soryo, ,
ka,
,
... pp36-37
Japan
at a Glance <<<
BRING IN THE BOOK, and class discussion.
Lecture on DIET...
variety
of , , ... <<<Friendly
Reminder:
These will appear on
the final exam.
(Ref:
Japan at a Glance,
pp38-41).
To relax, enjoy these
additional Video
Clips
<<< Flowers in Japan
6min (no narration--music only)
<<< Hokusai
paintings 1760-1849 5min (no
narration--music only)
Supplement:

| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Video (approx. 30 min) and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Suggested
Video Clips
<<< middle School in Japan 5min
<<< Japan - Strong Performers and Successful Reformers
in Education 17min
<<< Japanese and American public junior high schools-PART
1 7min
<<< The Japanese School System 4min
Thu. 4/16... Day 25.
TRADITIONAL
FAVORITES ,
, , ,
, ... Japan
at a Glance <<<
BRING IN THE BOOK. Friendly
Reminder:
These will appear on
the final exam.
(Ref:
Japan at a Glance,
pp42-43).
,
, , N,
n,
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Feedback on students' ★ summaries.
Green tea
There
are three main varieties of tea -- green, black, and oolong. The
difference is in how the teas are processed. Green tea is made from
unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of
powerful antioxidants called .
are substances
that -- damaging compounds in the body that change
cells, damage DNA, and even cause cell death. Many scientists believe
that f cals
contribute to the aging process as well as the
development of a number of health problems, including cancer and heart
disease. Antioxidants such as polyphenols in green tea can neutralize
free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage
they cause.
Suggested
Readings
;
| A brief introduction, Focus Points & Objectives (10 min), Videos (approx. 30 min), and discussion (Qs & As). |
| Some additional information,
to answer the
questions, shall be presented in class lecture. |
Tue. 4/28.... Day 28.
Thu Le's
presentation using
power point. "An arranged marriage" See De
Mente,
p251. Approx. 20 minutes.
,
, ....on
HOUSING, kinds of residences,
housing complexes, G,
Japanese rooms O,
K, B,
<<< Friendly
Reminder: These pages may appear
on final.
(Ref:
Japan at a Glance,
pp52-60).
<<<
BRING THE BOOK to class.
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Overhead
(and handout):
1. Advice for ESL/EFL teachers of Japanese students. 4min
2. Lecture on
"Characterization by
a Value or Value
Complex" by D.
Krathwohl, 1964,
,
if time permits. 5min
Video
tape #13: "Teaching English in
Japan."
The
JET
Program:
history of the JET
program; third party experiences within the program; and general tips
and tricks for selection and placement, for example, placement in big
cities such as Tokyo is ill-advised due to the high cost of living and
low living accommodations.
Thu. 12/5
...... Day 30. LAST
DAY OF
CLASS.
Japanese KAMIDANA, BUTSUDAN, FURIN,
SUDARE, TOTATSU, HIBACHI,
and ,
N <<< Friendly
Reminder: These pages will appear
on final.
(Ref:
Japan at a Glance,
pp61-65).
<<<
BRING THE BOOK to class.
CEREMONIES,
CONGRATULATIONS, REKI, D,
Yuino (or Betrothal gifts),
E
Shoko, Reikyusha (or ),
Hoyo (or
Memorial services--7th, 49th, 100th day, and 1-yr later),
GREETINGS,
GESTURES,
... <<<Friendly
Reminder: These pages may appear
on final.
(Ref:
Japan at a Glance,
pp66-75?).
★ Enjoy
the most
recent Japanese
culture, nature, science and technology ![]()
& 
.
Explore Japanese Culture >
★★★ Enjoy
additional Japanese hi-tech
and/or science articles:

<<< READINGS
Friday,
12/21/15
FINAL
EXAM 12:15
- 2:30 p.m.
Content: the
videos
shown in class, Japan
at a
glance
pp1-75,
handouts Japanese Culture and
Behavior, and class lectures, etc.
Please bring in your textbooks,
handouts,
and class notes. You may need them during the test.
= End of ACADEMIC SCHEDULE =
fyi
(8:10) history of the Internet
Internet
Addiction Disorder (IAD)? (officially recognized as
"psychological disorder"
10/2012- )
| ALL THE ENDEAVORS OF THE TEACHER WILL FAIL TO INSURE SUCCESS UNLESS YOU PREPARE WITH DILIGENCE AND CONSTANCY THE EXERCISES GIVEN IN CLASS. Suggestions are always welcome. |
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Take a close look at the sites: Craigslist,
Jim Breen, and ymshimazu's sites. What do they share in common?
You'd think you'd stepped into a time machine that has shot you back to
the Web's pre-commercial days? Mosaic, NCSA, Marc
Andreessen? There are
no fancy graphics. No flashy animation. No banner ads. There's hardly
even color. It has all the appeal of an elementary school mimeograph.
And that's by design. Stay true to its original "populist values” that
draw people together. Online communities change over time. Simple
and
fast is good, Craig Newmark agrees, because it makes the site
easy to
use. This practice will help people make life easy. And provide a
culture of trust, one that's very useful and very effective.
"Ostentation and ornamentation are disdained as vulgar, and simplicity
and understatement considered as signs of sophistication
(Zen)."
Think why peoe
use ?
Prajna.
円融三諦
Are you already addicted or rapidly tumbling toward
trouble? Trapped in SNAD (Social Network
Addiction Discorder) or HEGAD (High-End Gadget Addiction
Discorder)?
Take these IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder) tests to
see how sick you are:
Friendly
Reminder re: GRADING
1. Twelve plus (12+) short
quizzes
.....................................................................................................................................................................
40%
2. Final exam (Thursday,
5/21/15, 12:15 - 2:30 p.m.)
.....................................................................................................................................
30%
3. Midterm
exam
................................................................................................................................................................................................
20%
4. Class
participation,
summary reports, and/or
one (1) video or cultural topic/issue review in English ()........................................10%
Assessment Criteria:
(a) Well-structured sentences and paragraphs, (b) correctness,
clarity, and conciseness, (c) critical
analysis and personal responses, and (d) academic recognition of
significant
works
of enduring
human concerns.
Remember!
If
you miss a
class,
you
will lose
the portion
of class participation which will affect your
course grade
a lot! omg
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5. One (1) in-class paper
presentation of your
interest
............................................................................................................................
extra
credit
Grading
Scale► A
95-100% A-
90-94% B+
85-89% B 80-84% B- 75-79% C+ 70-74% C 65-69%
C- 60-64% D+ 55-59% D
50-54% D- 45-49% F Below 45%
iNote: If you
miss a quiz, you will receive a zero (0) point
for the quiz. If you
miss
a class, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered during
the class.
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BOARD from the J102(02)
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YOUR MESSAGE ON OUR ACADEMIC SCHEDULE is subject to change without notice. )simplicity, naturalism, humility, restraint, profundity, imperfection, asymmetry. < deeply ingrained Japanese cultural values. Extra credit.A reading report (in English): In 6-9 sentences (not exceeding 15 sentences, in standard American English, : After reading 3 most favorite entries or items of your choices in the DeMente, B. (1997) , choose one entry and describe in writing your experience and relate it to Japanese cultural values. Assessment Criteria: (a) Well-structured sentences and paragraphs, (b) correctness, clarity, and conciseness, (c) critical analysis and personal responses, and (d) academic recognition of significant works of enduring human concerns. On the top of your report, enter your name, id# (4 digits), the title and page numbers the entry appeared in DeMente. You will receive extra credit. If your English is not at the academic level, please have your paper proofread by an academically qualified individual before submitting the paper. Do the suggested readings, and get involved in community services... Do some video/film or article reviews (if
you like):
☻ Remember: No drinks (except bottled
water), no
food, no
chewing gum, and no cell
phones (digital gadgets) in
the classroom. Rationale:
Chewing gum
in front
of others is considered rude and unkempt (Japanese culture &
value).
☼ Did
you know that ► can Lower Your Test Scores by 7 points? Extra VIDEOS / FOOD FOR THOUGHT (8:10) histor of the Internet (30min) Bill Moyers @NCMR 2007 (30min) 円融三諦、その他 > 少し難しいけど、とても勉強になる談話 <<< 1/8 【仏教】釈迦の悟った内容 - 苫米地英人 |
| Go green! collusive
cynicism? |
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Video (VHS).
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show date 2/3/15
*Study Guide*
* FOCUS POINTS
1. When you are watching video #1,
listen
to the recordings of Japanese music both modern and traditional.
Compare
style and sounds to Western equivalents.
2. After you have seen the video, if you like, obtain a resource
containing
visual art covering
the Tokugawa period (1600-1867). Look for scenes from BUNRAKU and
pictures
of KABUKI actors.
Discuss the "floating world" of the UKIYO-E and examine the pictures.
What do the woodblock prints tell about the people, the lifestyle, the
prevailing mood of the time? Why did BUNRAKU and KABUKI appeal to those
people?
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Upon completion of today's class, you should be able to:
3 types of Japanese theater:
1. --song, dance, and mask theater, 600 years old. lasted for 56 generations, passed down by father-to-son training. No curtains, wood (pine), poled structure with roof. Typical are chanters and few instruments. Referred to as "art of walking."
2. --puppet
theater. Dates back to 17th century. Three
trained puppeteers manage one puppet. One person does feet, one to the
left hand and one (the master) the head and right hand. It takes 10
years
to master each step. (30 years to be master). Puppet made of gourd and
bamboo. One singer tells story, wears weight-laden sash plus one
SHAMISEN
player. The pronunciation to get the story, is the most important. The
special chant (JORURI) that is accompanied by a SHAMISEN seems closer
to
speaking than singing. Understanding words is more important than the
melody.
(29 min)
3. --play of dance and music emphasis. Dates back to the 17th century also. It concentrates on scenery, costumes, gestures, make up, music and acrobatics to arouse emotions. The style of artistic form appeals to the common people. Kabuki is unique. Wooden clappers off side make the music and shouts come from the gallery. Males specialize in the female roles. Trap doors, wires, and gymnastics abound. KABUKI uses more instrumentalists than NOH or BUNRAKU but the voice still dominates the music.
1. Noh
・ was born within the feudal system and was the exclusive domain of
the upper levels of society, the oldest form of Japanese drama.
・ combined and altered the ancient court music (GAGAKU), dance
(BUGAKU),
and religious rituals.
・ most NOH themes have a strong Buddhist influence and performance
centers on the inner emotional turmoil in progress behind the masks and
stylized movements of the actors.
2. BUNRAKU & KABUKI.
・ in the 17th century, SAMURAI were transformed from "the professional
feudal warrior class into salaried civil bureaucrats and petty
functionaries
(Reischauer, 1995)." New kinds of literature, art, and drama forms
flourished
and reflected the tastes of the city merchants. "UKIYO-E or picture of
the floating world, a Buddhist term for the "transience of human life."
・ both BUNRAKU and KABUKI use black clothing to signify that a person
is not seen by the audience.
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