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  J102 (01)  3 units (45 contact hours)  @, Email  Dr. Shimazu

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CADEMIC SCHEDULE   
UPDATED regularly in a timely manner.
 
  The following Weekly Schedules are subject to change without noticePlease 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:
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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--
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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--    
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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.
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Noh (video series): 
Bunraku:      <<< 29 min.
Kabuki (video series): 

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Thu. 2/5 ... Day 5.     General characteristics and aspects of Japanese culture (Cont'd).   OVERVIEW / Lecture (Refs: Morsbach, 1976; Pascale,1982; etc.).  
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      2:30
           Things Not to Do in Japan      1:30
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  Would you enjoy Reading #2 (informative): Aspects of nonverbal communication...... by H. Morsbach?  (Ask Instructor if you want this article--not available online).


Tue. 2/10 ... Day 6.     Video tape #2:  The Japanese Businessman: The Fighting Spirit Within the Group Ethic, 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. 
AT THE END OF THE CLASS There's A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF TODAY'S VIDEO AND LECTURE.

Suggested Video Clips
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Make time and watch this video.

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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.

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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. 
AT THE END OF THE CLASS There's A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF TODAY'S VIDEO AND LECTURE.

supplement videos:
compuIcon.gif       <<< Balancing career and family in Japan     4 min
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    <<<< The plight of Japan's homeless   11min
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compuIcon.gif        <<<< nuclear family     18 min


Thu. 2/19 ... Day  9

 
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Topics discussed global  compuIcon.gif s, topics:compuIcon.gif th, dcto, evoment, no, od, a, ,  international cooperation a.    reading.jpgreading.jpg .

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. 
AT THE END OF THE CLASS There's A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF TODAY'S VIDEO AND LECTURE.


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 More suggested Video Clips
 
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compuIcon.gif            << How to eat at a Sushi Bar, click     8min
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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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INCREASE YOUR  CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE:
10 Reasons why Japan Rules   
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What NOT to do in Japan  compuIcon.gif        5min
 Easy Japanese Gestures  
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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. 
On Thursday, 10/3/13, there might be A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF TODAY'S VIDEO clips AND LECTURE.

compuIcon.gif       OMG Japanese Digital Vending Machine w/ HIPPYKILLER1     3min
compuIcon.gif      bike storage       4min
compuIcon.gif         Japanese public toilet       2min
compuIcon.gif       Keeping the Auto Industry on the Road   5:05
compuIcon.gif         Tsunami Simulation Helping Limit Damage     3min
compuIcon.gif          Leave it to the Movers      3min

compuIcon.gif        Japanese Robo Maid    1min
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      Technology Inspired by Tradition   (4:25)

Thu. 3/5 ... Day 13.
compuIcon.gif       Miniaturizing Medicine   (4:35)
compuIcon.gif      Speedy and safe — Japan's egg technology   (3:04)
compuIcon.gif       Tohoku's Eco-friendly Reconstruction   (4:03)
compuIcon.gif       Pioneering Disaster Technology   (5:09)
compuIcon.gif      Leading-Edge Desalination Technology      4:06
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     Stronger and Lighter than Steel      3:30
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        Solar Power in Japan      3:50
compuIcon.gif       Fukushima's World-leading Aluminum Technology   4:04
compuIcon.gif        Shaping Our World with Plastics    3:42    

compuIcon.gif         Japan: Robot Nation   Pt1     11min    
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       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. 
   At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.

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Suggested
 
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✿  Experiencing Tokyo, Japan    compuIcon.gif    14min
                                                                  <<< Japanese toilet ?     4min


 
Thu. 3/12 ... Day 15.    New Year's Decorations: compuIcon.gifcompuIcon.gifcompuIcon.gif ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  u,    ... pp20-22, Japan at a Glance  <<<BRING IN THE BOOK, class discussion.
 compuIcon.gifreading.jpg   (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

  Tue. 3/17 ... Day 16.  

Video tape (#7): Customs and Manners in Japan: The Fabric of Japanese Society, 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. 
   At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.

compuIcon.gif       <<< How to Sit in Japan      4min
compuIcon.gif       <<< Japanese Culture - How to Visit a Shrine     4min
reading.jpg  Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapters 12-15, Chapter 38). Belknap Harvard.
reading.jpgcompuIcon.gif  <<< READ THIS  (30-40MIN). 
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Early Reminder:
compuIcon.gif reading.jpg 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.

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Enjoy the
March 3 (
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  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. 
At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.


Friendly Reminder:
compuIcon.gif reading.jpg 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?).


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      <<< 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
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 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. 

  Additional Reading #3 (Ask Instructor if you want the original article)How to negotiate in Japan  by H. Van Zandt, 2pp handout/summary   Sum. key points  in class -- transparencies/overhead

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compuIcon.gif      <<< Tokyo Revealead-Documentary-Part.3     15min
        
    <<< Tokyo Revealead-Documentary-Part.2     15min



Thu. 4/2 ... Day 21.     MIDTERM EXAM:  Contents come from handouts on Videos #1-8 and class lectures.

The rest of 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. 
 At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.

Lecture on CLOTHING- , ,   KIMONO AS PART OF WORK,  PEOPLE WHO WEAR KIMONO AS PART OF WORK (pp32-36  Japan at a Glance <<< BRING IN THE BOOK),  and class discussion.


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. 
At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.

Suggested Video Clips
 
compuIcon.gif        <<< Kamakura – Home of Samurai Culture   5min
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     <<< Culture Japan Season 2 Episode 3 - Japanese Festivals    29min
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  <<<< Asakusa Temple in Tokyo, etc. 

Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapter 18). Belknap Harvard.


 
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
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    <<<  Flowers in Japan    6min  (no narration--music only)
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     <<<  Hokusai  paintings  1760-1849     5min (no narration--music only)



omg  ;((      Remember, IAD is a serious social disease today  Watch this  > 
Relax and drink tea to calm you down.
Assignment DUE:  Tue. 11/12: Summarize in 8-9 sentences, and submit.  Poor handwriting often frustrates teachers and results in lower grades. Your paper should be composed using a standard word-processing format or legibly written  with your name, id# and date on the top.
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Supplement:
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    <<< Temples in Kyoto, Japan - Part 1 of 2 -     9min  (no narration)
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Tue. 4/14... Day 24.      Video tape #11:  Education in Japan: Children and Their Dreams, 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. 
At the end of the class, there will be a SHORT POP QUIZ on the basis of today's video and lecture.

Suggested Video Clips
    <<<  middle School in Japan    5min
compuIcon.gif      <<<  Japan - Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education    17min
compuIcon.gif      <<< Japanese and American public junior high schools-PART 1     7min
compuIcon.gif     <<< The Japanese School System     4min

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Overhead:  SAME AGES, DIFFERENT WORLDS: A comparison of fifth-graders in S.F. and Tokyo (1989),  and Should Our Schools Be More Like Japan's? Reader's Digest, January 1996,  and a comparion of 2 elementary schools in USA & JAPAN.     8-10min

Thu. 4/16... Day 25.
TRADITIONAL FAVORITES , ,
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Japan at a Glance <<< BRING IN THE BOOKFriendly Reminder: These will appear on the final exam.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp42-43).
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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
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Tue. 4/21... Day 26.     Video tape #12: Working Women: Personal and Social Goals, 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. 
 AT THE END OF THE CLASS  A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF TODAY'S VIDEO AND LECTURE.

Suggested Video Clips
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     <<< Rejecting Sex and Relationships in Japan      6min

compuIcon.gif       <<<< One in three single working Japanese women living in poverty  1min
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    <<<< Working Women in Japan  2min
compuIcon.gif       <<< Balancing career and family in Japan    4min
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   Thu. 4/23.... Day 27. 
c, S, R, YYA, OYA, , <<<Friendly Reminder: Will probably appear on the final exam.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp50-51).  <<< BRING THE BOOK to class.
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 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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Thu. 4/30.... No class.  Enjoy () by revisiting and reading hudreds of links available above.


Tue. 5/5.... Day 29.   
    <<<< death by powerPoint   4min

     <<<
death by powerPoint   9min

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 compuIcon.gifcompuIcon.gif & reading.jpgreading.jpg.
Explore Japanese Culture >  

★  Enjoy additional Japanese hi-tech and/or science articles:
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  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.


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   
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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 eMESSAGE BOARD  from the J102(02)        POST 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):
you must enter the video or article SOURCE
on the front page of your paper; in
2-3 double-spaced pages in standard American English ().   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.  If your English is not at the academic level,  please have your paper proofread by an academically qualified individual before submitting the paper.  You may receive assistance from the 91ÁÔÆæ proofreading/tutoring service, contact LARK (Student Service Center Rm 600) 408-924-3346.

compuIcon.gif reading.jpgreading.jpg    <<< Enjoy the most recent Japanese culture, nature, science and technology, etc. (& ).


Attendance Policy:  The "Policy on Class Attendance" at San José State University requires that students attend all class sessions to ensure continued enrollment in their courses.  Failure to attend classes does not guarantee that a student will be dropped from the class roster.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are not permitted to use old tests, quizzes when preparing for exams. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy undermine the educational process and will not be tolerated.
  It also demonstrates a lack of respect for oneself, fellow students and the course instructor and can ruin the university's reputation and the value of the degrees it offers.  Violators of the Academic Integrity Policy will be subject to failing this course and being reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action which could result in suspension or expulsion from San Jose State University. 學生不可使用考古題做為考前準備。 使用考古題將被視為作弊行為而破壞學術上的公正並使大學所提供的學位喪失其價值。此舉將依照程序將該學生移送至學校司法 單位處理,最低可使該學科被當,情節嚴重者學校將開除學籍。請各位同學自重。(translation by Steven Chen)
 

Do not rush through life, pause and enjoy Japanese music.

☻ 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).

.........................................< < <  Don't be late for class!  (Reminder:  3 Ls  =  1 absence). 転迷 開悟
 

Did you know that ► can Lower Your Test Scores by 7 points?


     If you miss a class, you hurt yourself   :((


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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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:

appreciate 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.
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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.


・ These art forms came from celebrations after the farm's fall harvest. This led to professionals. Inspiration was the change of seasons, also. Japanese theater reveres the "transient condition of life."

understand
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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