Literacy of Traditional Japanese Culture and Thought

This course provides foundational knowledge to understand the traditional culture and thought of Japan from perspectives such as religion, philosophy, martial arts, performing arts, literature, fine arts, clothing, and beverages. It aims to foster an understanding of the customs and daily life of contemporal Japanese people and society.

Keywords

Shinto, Buddhism, Philosophy, Martial Arts, Theater, Calligraphy, Classical Literature, Manga, Kimono, Tea Ceremony, Japanese Sake

• To be able to understand traditional Japanese views on religion and philosophy.
• To be able to understand traditional Japanese performing arts, including martial arts, together with their underlying philosophies.
• To be able to understand traditional Japanese cultural elements related to daily life—such as literature, fine arts, clothing, and beverages—together with the ideas they reflect.

Total:

75 hours

Breakdown:

In-class learning: 30 hours (24 sessions × 3 clips per session [15-min lecture + 10-min mini-test] = 1800 minutes)
Self-study: 45 hours (for supplementary understanding)

• Accuracy of multiple-choice mini-tests assigned after each 15-minute video
• Accuracy of comprehensive multiple-choice assessments at the end of each of the three thematic categories: Cultural and social background (8 sessions), Challenges in local communities (8 sessions), Japan's position in the world (8 sessions)

Achievement is determined by meeting the following requirements regarding the contents described in the learning outcomes.
✔︎ Watch all the lecture videos
✔︎ Answer all multiple-choice questions correctly assigned after each 15-minute video.
✔︎ Answer all comprehensive multiple-choice assessments correctly at the end of each of the three thematic categories: Cultural and social background (8 sessions), Challenges in local communities (8 sessions), Japan's position in the world (8 sessions)

• Each course is reviewed annually by the JV-Campus Management Committee based on established standards and frameworks
• External evaluation and certification by the Japan Micro-Credentials Organization Establishment Preparatory Committee

• Equivalent to 1.5 credit hours

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