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国際社会からみた日本文化
国際社会からみた日本文化国際社会からみた日本文化国際社会からみた日本文化
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2026-06-02
Content／学習内容
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In this lecture, we will consider what we are trying to pass down in modern Japanese society through life rituals (birth, marriage, and funeral rites), and what we are trying to transform into modern styles. What is the social and historical background behind customs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth? Why did the rituals surrounding marriage have such a strong meaning as a contract between families? What kind of "view of life and death" can we see through funeral rites? Learn about ritual values and transformation handed down in the Japanese archipelago.
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The lecture will introduce how sports introduced from foreign countries have developed in Japan. The characteristics of martial arts and the influence of the development of university sports since the Meiji era (1868-1912) will be explained, which are reflected in today's sports. In particular, the history of the development of baseball and soccer, two of the most popular sports in Japan, will be detailed, as well as recent issues in school club activities and community sports and the measures taken to resolve them.
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Because of Japan's successful economic recovery from the Second World War, Japan has often been understood as an affluent and all-middle-class society. This introductory course critically analyzes Japan from the perspective of social class and inequality and examines how people's perceptions regarding inequality and social class structure have changed over time. After examining how people from different social classes experience life in Japan differently, this lecture concludes how social class and inequality as a perspective help us understand not only Japan but also other societies better.
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{mlang ja}本科目は、現代日本における「宗教」の捉え方をクリティカルに扱う科目である。宗教に関する基本的な情報、宗教研究における学術的なアプローチ、そして「日本の宗教」に関する一般的な言説を解説する。これらの目的を達成するために、本科目は、日本の宗教についてよく耳にする3つのステレオタイプ的な発言を批判的に検証することを中心に構成されている。その３つの表現は「日本人は無宗教である」、「日本の宗教には共通の特徴がある」と「日本人は宗教的であるが、彼らはそれを知らないだけである」である。{mlang}{mlang en}{mlang}
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{mlang ja}本科目は、「日本」を研究対象とすることにまつわる様々な落とし穴を検証するものである。オリエンタリズム、単純化された比較主義、脱文脈化された本質主義などの問題を具体的に例示する。物事、人、現象などを「日本の」ものとして捉えるのは比較行為であり、それが意味のあることにするならば、まず、その比較行為を解体する必要がある。この議論を説明するためにいくつかの具体的な事例を用いながら、比較作業の罠に陥ることなく「日本」を研究する方法について様々な提案も紹介する。{mlang}{mlang en}{mlang}
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This content introduces the cultural interactions between Japan and the United States in a historical context. The unit will begin in the mid-nineteenth century, when the two countries first established an official diplomatic relationship, and cover the evolution of its bilateral relations into the twentieth century and postwar occupation period. Topics covered include Japanese overseas immigration, a Hollywood star born in Chiba prefecture (Sessue Hayakawa), the US-Japan friendship doll exchange, the Pacific War, Japanese internment, and American influences on postwar Japanese society.
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This lecture delves into the evolution of Japanese consumer electronics (1950s-2010s), emphasizing the pivotal role of design in tandem with economic shifts and societal changes. Exploring how design in Japan evolved alongside people's perspectives provides insight into the global allure of Japanese electronic products. The development of these products is closely related to the economic conditions, social dynamics, and technological advancements. The increasing commoditization of home appliances and the rise of generic consumer electronics mirror broader societal trends, emphasizing the transition from tangible goods to intangible services and systems in our daily lives.
Staff／スタッフ
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Wada KenChiba University Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary StudiesProfessor -
Keisuke KoizumiChiba University Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor
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Igarashi HirokiChiba University Graduate School of Global and Transdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor
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loannis GaitanidisChiba University Graduate School of Global Transdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor
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Bo TaoChiba University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesLecturer
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lgirdas Paškevičiushiba University Graduate School of global and Transdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor
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- Coordinator
Naoki SakiyamaChiba University Graduate School of Global Transdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor
Competency／コンピテンシー
- Literacy
- Creativity
- International character
