日本文化入門(春学期)【000106】


Basic course information

Course type International Course Credits 2
Elective/Compulsory 選択 Course format 講義
Course start 春学期 Room 情報科学研究科 L3書道等の実習:演習室(物質E207・208)

Course outline

Supervising lecturer Adarsh Bala Sharma
Lecturer Adarsh Bala Sharma
Course objectives 1. Better understanding of Japanese culture and customs through field trips and interacting with people.
2. Enhancing student’s interest in Nara and its surroundings.
3. Helping to cope up with everyday life.
Course methodology

Course plan

Comments Number Topic Content
1 Self-Introduction, Orientation and Curriculum guidance
2 Nara an ancient capital and its cultural heritage
3 Field trip to Todaiji temple and Kasuga grand shrine
4 Discussion on Japanese Religion
5 Field trip to Takayama Chasen in Ikoma
6 Discussion and lecture about Sado (Ms.Hirakawa)
7 Japanese Festivals
8 Japanese Mind
9 Japanese Society; tradition and modernity
10 Japanese Language and Calligraphy (Ms.Hori lecture and demonstration)
11 Japanese Food Culture, healthy way of eating
12 Ikebana (Sogetstsu School) Ms. Iwamoto (lecture and demonstration)
13 Noh Play (Maestro Nakata)
14 Presentation
15 Presentation
16 Cultural exchange and pot luck party
17 Free Discussion

Textbook/Reference book

Textbook Not required
Reference book Announced in the classroom

Other information

Eligibility for this course a) A student in International Program
b) A foreign student
c) A student with English ability of TOIEC 730 points
Consultation times
Grades/Evaluation Attendance: 50% Presentation: 50%
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