EPOK - Exchange Program Okayama Center for Global Partnerships & Education
Okayama University
Japan

EPOK COURSE CATALOG
2018-2019Table of Contents

1. Academic Calendar
2. General Information- Registration, Credits, Grading System
3. 1st Quarter- Timetable of Courses- Course Syllabi
4. 2nd Quarter- Timetable of Courses- Course Syllabi
5. 3rd Quarter- Timetable of Courses- Course Syllabi
6. 4th Quarter- Timetable of Courses- Course Syllabi
7. Other Recommended Courses for EPOK
- Information about the courses- Offered Course List
8. Registration Forms
9. Campus Maps
NB The courses marked “□” are officially open to undergraduate students at Okayama whose command of
English is sufficient.

For further information please contact:
Center for Global Partnerships & Educations
EPOK Academic Advisor:
Junko OBAYASHI (Associate Professor)
j_obayashi@okayama-u.ac.jp

EPOK Program, Administrative office:International Student Division
epok-inbound1@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp1

2018-19 EPOK Academic Calendar*Dates below are subject to change.
Dsun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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考

M

Apr.

sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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考

M

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

2nd Arrival Orientation
3rd EPOK Guidance
4th GPOpening Ceremony
Campus Life Orien.
5th JLC* Placement Test
Mental Health Wkshop

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30

1

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3

4

5

6

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9

10 11 12 13 14

7

Oct

1

2

3

4

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9

10 11 12 13

1st Q3 Classes start
3rd GP Opening Ceremony

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

8th National Holiday

6th Course Reg. Interview

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

17th Health Check-up

7th Dormitory Orientation
18th Health Check-up

28 29 30 31

31st Friday Classes insteadof Wednesday

29th, 30th National Holiday

6

May

2

3

4

8

9

10 11 12

2nd Thursday Classes
instead of Wednesday

5

4

3rd, 4th National Holiday
8th Friday Classes insteadof Tuesday

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Nov

5

6

7

1

2

3

8

9

10

2nd-4th University Festival
6th Friday classes insteadof Tuesday

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

23rd National Holiday

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

28th Q3 ends

27 28 29 30 31

25 26 27 28 29 30

29th Catch-up Day

3

Jun

7

1

4

5

6

7

1

2

6th Q1 ends

89

7th Catch-up Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1

Dec

11th Q2 Classes start

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

3rd Q4 Classes start9

10 11 12 13 14 15

24th National Holiday

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

27th-4th Jan Winter Break

30 31

Jul

1

2

3

8

9

10 11 12 13 14

5

6

7
6

15 16 17 18 19 20 21Jan

16th National Holiday

7

1

2

3

5

8

9

10 11 1229 30 31

27 28 29 30 31

6

7

1

2

3

8

9

10 11

6th Q2 ends
Closing Ceremony

43

7th Catch-up Day

Feb

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11th-30th Sep Summer Break13th-15th University Closes

26 27 28 29 30 31

4

5

6

7

3

5

6

7

8

17th National Holiday

9

10 11 12 13 14 15

24th National Holiday

2

8

9

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

12th Catch-up Day

4

5

6

7

15th-31st Mar Spring Break

1

2

8

9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

26th Arrival Orientation

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

27th EPOK GuidanceCampus Life Orien.
28th JLC* Placement Test
Course Reg. Interview

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

30

1st Quarter 8 8 8 8 8
2nd Quarter 8 8 8 8 8

Number of weeks(including exam)

8th Q4 ends
TBA Closing Ceremony
11th National Holiday

3Mar

15th Monday Classes
instead of Tuesday
16th Friday Classes insteadof Wednesday
No Classes
18th(Entrance Exam)

10 11 12 13 14 15 16141

24 25 26 27 28

2

14th National Holiday

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Sep4

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

5

Aug

4

21st National Holiday

31

3rd Quarter
4th Quarter8 8 8 8 8
8 8 8 8 8

Number of weeks(including exam)*JLC=Japanese Language Course

1st Quarter 1st April - 10th June

Holiday / No Classes

2nd Quarter 11th June - 10th AugustClass of other day of the week to be held

3rd Quarter 1st October - 2nd December

Catch-up Day for classes cancelled officially by the university

4th Quarter 3rd December - 14th February※Spring Semester: 1st & 2nd Quarter Fall Semester: 3rd & 4th Quarter2

General Information
 Registration
1. Minimum coursework required: 10 hours per week (*See to the coursework requirement
for EPOK Certificate on the next page.)
2. Submit EPOK Registration Form to CGPE by the registration deadline (TBA).**
3. To drop/add classes, submit Course Change Form to CGPE during the specified period(TBA). After the period, you are not allowed to change your classes.**
4. Japanese Language Courses have to be registered by each student through JLC Web system.
5. Some of the regular university courses (a condition may apply including Japanese language
proficiency) are open for EPOK students. If you are interested in taking them, please contact
EPOK Academic Adviser in advance.
**The registration details to be informed at EPOK Course Guidance.

 Credits

1. EPOK regular classes : Once a week (120 min) for 8 weeks = 1 credit
2. Japanese Language Courses are calculated as follows:
Credit Week
Frequency
48
4 times a week
Japanese 1
Japanese 2
Japanese 3
Japanese 4Japanese 5
Japanese 6

Course28

twice a week

Reading and Writing 1
Reading and Writing 2

1

8

once a week

othersFor further information, please see 2017-2018 Japanese Course Catalogue.

Grading System
Grade Classification

GP

Mark (%)

Pass/FailA+

4

90 – 100 %

Pass

A

3

80 – 89 %

Pass

B

2

70 – 79 %

Pass

C

1

60 – 69 %

Pass

F

0

0 – 59 %Fail3 Certificate of Study Japan EPOK*

In order to obtain Study Japan in EPOK certificate, students must complete the program under
the certificate requisite as following:※Students must earn 15 or more credits per semester (1&2 quarters / 3&4 quarters) including:
EPOK compulsory Research Project courses (All quarter) <2 credit>
EPOK compulsory Study of Japan courses (All quarter) <2 credit>
Minimum 1 credit each of the following three genres of the EPOK elective courses:
Japanese Culture and Society
Global Communication
Millennium Nature and Science <total 3 credit minimum+>
Minimum 4 credit of Japanese language course <total 4 credit minimum+>
Additional 4 credit should be taken either from EPOK elective or Japanese language.
※Student who pursues a certificate must fulfil the requirement in both semesters (including
minimum 15 each semester).

Study Japan EPOK Certificate Requirements:＜6-month (1 semester) course＞
Course Subject
Japanese Language
EPOK Elective

Credit required
4Japanese Culture and Society

1

Global Communication

1

Millennium Nature and Science1

11 Credit
minimum total

Others“Study of Japan”

2“EPOK Research Project”

2
Total

15

EPOK curriculum consists of the recommended courses for EPOK, which includes
courses offered by Global Partners, Language Education (Japanese, English), Global
Discovery Program, Global Human Resource Development course and General Education.

＜１- year (2 semester) course＞ *Must fulfill the requirement each semester.
Course Subject
Japanese Language
EPOK Elective

Credit required
8Japanese Culture and Society

2

Global Communication

2

Millennium Nature and Science2

22 Credit
minimum total

Others“Study of Japan”

4“EPOK Research Project”

4
Total

30

4

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1st Quarter6

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Course List for EPOK 2018-2019 1st Quarter
Genre：
Japanese Culture and Society
Global Communication
Millennium Nature and Science

Timetable

Classes

Office of
Global
Education

Japanese
Language
Education

Lecturer(s)EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Fri

7, 8

1

Obayashi and GP
Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

Study of Japan A

Wed

5-8

1

ObayashiJapanese Communication in Business

Mon

5, 6

1

Uzuka

Mon

7, 8

1

Inamori

Education for All in Japan and the Global Context

Tue

7, 8

1

Oyasu

An Exploration of Chanoyu: Ethnography of Art, Mind and History

Thu

5, 6

1

ObayashiJapanese Architecture (Ancient to Modern times)

Thu

7, 8

1

Chen

Comparative Education as Social Science I

Fri

5, 6

1

KambaraIntercultural Communication I

Mon

7

0.5

Nakamura

Social Issues from Cross-Cultural Perspectives I

Thu

7

0.5

RucynskiModel United Nations Preparation Class

Fri

7, 8

1

Cowie

Entry Level Internship for TESOL

Tue

3, 4

1

Fujimoto

Field Work: Participation in Japanese Traditional Ritual Festival

TBA

TBA

1

Fujimoto and
IwabuchiCenter for
GlobalJapanese Agriculture and Rural Society
Partnerships
and Education

EnglishLanguage
Education

Credits

Japanese1

4

Japanese2

4

Japanese3

4

Japanese44Japanese5

4Japanese6 (Reading/Writing)2

Japanese6 (Listening/Speaking)2

Applied Japanese (Writing B)

1

Applied Japanese (Reading A)

1

Applied Japanese (Listening A)

See Timetable

Applied Japanese (Speaking B)

1
1

Reading and Writing 1

2

Reading and Writing 2

2

Intermediate Grammer 1

1

Intermediate Grammer 2

1

Japanese through Films 1

1

Japanese through Films2

1

Extensive Reading 2

1

Intermediate Kanji and Vocabulary

1

Japanese Culture and Society

1

8

Note

2018-2019 EPOK Timetable of Course 1st Quarter☆Japanese Language Course ■:Foreign students only □:EPOK course and Reg. course students
Mondayclass codeclasses

Tuesday
location class codeclasses

Wednesday
location class codeclasses

Thursdaylocation class codeclasses

Fridaylocation class codeclasses

location

1☆Japanese1-1

C24☆Japanese2(A)-1C12☆Japanese1-1

C24☆Japanese1-1

C24☆Japanese1-1

C24

8:40-9:40☆Japanese2(B)-1

C23☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese2(A)-1C12☆Japanese2(A)-1C12☆Japanese2(A)-1C12☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese2(B)-1

C23☆Japanese2(B)-1

C23☆Japanese2(B)-1

C23☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Applied Japanese(Speaking B1)

B22

2

9:50-10:50

93☆Japanese3(A)-1

C11☆Japanese4-1

C24☆Japanese3(A)-1

C11☆Japanese3(A)-1

C11☆Japanese3(A)-1

C11

11:0012:00☆Japanese3(B)-1

C24☆Japanese6-1(Reading/Writing)

C23☆Japanese3(B)-1

C24☆Japanese3(B)-1

C24☆Japanese3(B)-1

C24☆Japanese6-1(Reading/Writing)

C23☆Applied Japanese(Writing B1)

B22☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Applied Japanese(Reading A1)

C12 912037■Entery Level Inernshipfor TESOL

Lcafé☆Japanese6-1(Listening/Speaking)

C23☆Japanese6-1(Listening/Speaking)C23

4
12:5013:50
Others5☆Intermediate Grammar
1-1

B22

☆Reading and Writing 1-1 C11

14:0015:00☆Extensive Reading 2-1

C24☆Reading and Writing 2-1 C23 692001 ■Study of Japan A□Japanese Communicationin Business 1

A33☆Japanese Culture andSociety1

912423☆Intermediate Kanji andVocabulary 1

B22☆Reading and Writing 2-1 C23☆Reading and Writing 1-1 C11

C31☆Intermediate
Grammar2-1

B22☆Japanese throughFilms1-1

C24

B42 911137□Comparative Education asSocial Science I

C27

B22

☆Japanese throughFilms2-1

C24

D22 691101■EPOK Research Project
C22
A: Set-up□An Exploration of
C24

911141 Chanoyu: Ethnography ofArt, Mind and History

6
15:1016:10□Education for All in□Intercultural
7693121 Communication 1

D25(7th P only)10

16:2017:20

911129□Japanese Agriculture
and Rural Society

911126 Japan and the Global

A33

692001 ■Study of Japan A☆Applied Japanese(Listening A1)

C31

Context□Social Issues fromC21

693101 Cross-Cultural

Perspectives I (7th P only)
911157

8
17:3018:30
Others■691111 EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

Intensive□912065 Field Work: Participation in Japanese Traditional Ritual Festival
course□Japanese Architecture□Model United Nations
C21 693141(Ancient to Modern times)
Preparation Course

A42

Course No.

691101

Course Title

EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Fri7, Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information C-309/ TEL:086-251-8935 / Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri: 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description Students conduct the original research to explore a topic of interest in and out of thecoursework among themes and issues associated with specific aspect of Japaneseculture, society, environment or natural science. The course covers structuring the
research project, discussing topic, methodology, and references in order to help
outline the project.

Objectives

This EPOK Certificate mandatory course aims to aid EPOK students to pursue
independent research project which they are to conduct during the period with
EPOK.

Goals

1) Select a topic of interest that encourages you to expand an understanding ofJapan.
2) Construct a feasible methodology and references to construct the research.
3) Outline your research paper. (Abstract)

Lesson plans

Week1)

Orientation: Planning your EPOK project (Class Meeting)・Assigning your research advisor*Week 2)-7) Independent Research:*Schedule TBA by your advisor.
・Formulating Research Topic>>key questions (Assignment: Research topic)
・Preliminary Literature Review>> Reference(Assignment: 1) Preliminary discussions, 2)Reference)
・How to approach the topic>> Methodology(Assignment due: Methodology)
・Analysis and Argument>>Discussions
Week 8) Outline your research project (Class Meeting)(Assignment due: Research outline)
・Forming Editing/Conference/PR committees

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

The introduction of the course is held in the two classes at the beginning of the semester.
Each student will then work on structuring the research individually under the direction ofan assigned academic advisor. At the end of the course the class meets to wrap up theresearch outcome in the first semester.
Learning activities outside of classroom: Independent research with directed review

Equipment used

Independent research

Textbookn/aReference books

Research Methods for Cultural Studies, Michael Pickering, Edinburgh University Press, 2008. The Craft of Research, Wayne Booth and et.
The University of Chicago Press, 2016.

Academic assessment Attendance 20%, Assignments 50%, Final product 30%

Prerequisites

n/aOther comments

All EPOK students who pursue EPOK certificate must take this course (A-Setup) in their firstquarter.

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Course No.

691111

Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to explore

further in additional level of the research under the supervision of an assigned advisor. The
course should be especially applicable to those who wish to conduct their EPOK research
project on a specific theme or subject often of the student’s major in their expertise such as inconjuncture of the laboratory work. An actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK
Research Project Extension Course Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by thedesignated instructor upon the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of the research given
extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under the guidance of anadvisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the study
through EPOK.

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.
This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

TBA

Teaching style

The introduction of the course is held in the two classes at the beginning of the semester.
Each student will then work on structuring the research individually under the direction ofan assigned academic advisor. At the end of the course the class meets to wrap up theresearch outcome in the first semester.
Learning activities outside of classroom: Independent research with directed review

Equipment used

TBA

Textbookn/aReference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA

Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.

692001

Course Title

Study of Japan A

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Wed 5-8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Required
Contact information C-309/ TEL:251-8935 / Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description The series of the course is designed to enable students to learn about Japanese culture andsociety from multiple angles each with first-hand experiences including fieldtrip andworkshop (実習）. This course includes two field trips, which focus on historic site visits whilelearning about Japan's history and historic location of Okayama. There will be two hands-on
workshop on traditional art to experience its practice. In all the activities students are
expected not only to participate but to get involved in planning and coordinating them, and to
study on the related topic spontaneously.

Objectives

1) Students learn the historic background of Okayama where they live.
2) Students observe and experience how cultural legacies live in contemporary Japanese life.

Goals

Students should be able to:1) get connected with local geography, history and culture in relation to contemporary life in Okayama
2) locate ourselves in Japan's history.
3) understand and explain the meaning of Japanese historic sites and cultural legacy.

Lesson plans

The course consists of lectures, presentations and field trips/workshop.
(1) 4/11 Orientation: planning your "study of Japan A" topic.
(2) 4/18 Lecture and discussion: Locating yourself in Okayama *check-ups(3) 4/25 Fieldtrip: Okayama-jo castle and Korakuen(4) 5/9 Lecture and discussion: Living in/with cultural heritage(5-6) 5/12 (Sat) 9:30-15:30
Fieldtrip: Shizutani School and Bizen pottery workshop(7) 5/16 Discussion: Do=道 and Japanese culture Work shop: Shodo (calligraphy)(8) 5/23 Wrap-ups: Presentations
The course consists of lectures, presentations and field trips/workshop.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

TBA

Teaching style

Lectures, discussions, research presentations are all combined to prepare and examine thefield trip/work.

Equipment used

TBA

Textbookn/aReference books

TBA Handouts

Academic assessment Participation 30%, Assignment 40%, Group Project 30%

Prerequisites

n/aOther comments

Activity fees - about \ 3000 (Shizutani Entrance fee, Bizen-yaki activity, shodo workshop)
Either Gakkensai insurance or Okayama University co-op insurance is required.

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Course No.

912423Course Title

Japanese Communication in Business

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Mon5 , Mon6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description Working with Japanese business people is one of the big mysteries for foreign people.
Japanese people are usually polite and kind but trying to communicate with themcan be frustrating in some business situations. Knowing some Japanese language
and/or living in Japan helps you to unveil the mystery to some extent but it’s notenough.
In this class we will look into Japanese communication in business and discuss
culture further and the core values beyond the manners and practice.

Objectives

Students should be able :To understand Japanese business practice and its cultuter behind the behaivour.
To acquire phrases that are commonly used among professionals.
To share and discuss their opinions about the Japanese work style and business
communication.

Goals

This class is for both Japanese and International students to learn about Japanese businessand its practice through presentations and discussions.

Lesson plans

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Introduction / difference between study and work
Self-introductions in the office & business card exchange
Business manners / etiquette and the values behind the behaviour
Midterm report (comparative research on companies )E-mail communications in business
Ho Ren So (報・連・相) system: report, communication, advice(How to work as a team, how to communicate with your boss and peers)
Telephone communication(Uchi & Soto, who you need to respect and how to express it)
Final Presentation

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students need to prepare for presentations.

Teaching style

1) Lecture：50％ Discussions and Presentations: 50％(2) Students will be expected to do discussions, group works, and presentations in this class
regularly.
(3) This class is taught in Japanese/English and students are required tactively participate inclass. If you have any requests/concerns, please contact the instructor via e-mail.

Equipment usedwhite board, presentation

Textbook

No textbook is required, handouts will be provided.

Reference books

Some Japanese language knowledge is necessary. For non-Japanese students, a dictonary is strongly recommended.

Academic assessment Participation 30%, Presentations 35%, Essay 35%

Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

This class is taught in Japanese/English and students are required to actively
participate in class. Both Japanese and international students are welcome

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Course No.

911129Course Title

Japanese Agriculture and Rural Society

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Mon 7, Mon 8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C303 takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Mon- Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio is the lowest among developed countries.

In addition, it is expected that the production will go down due to the agingof the agricultural population. Japan's high-tech and car industries are often
focused in the world; however, ensuring the stable food supply is
considerably important and essential for maintaining the nation's health.
In this lecture, the outline of Japanese agriculture and rural society will be
explained and subsequently the students deepen the understanding of theissues through discussion.
Objectives

1. Understanding the outline of Japanese agriculture and rural society
2. Deepen the understanding of the issues in the rural areas

Goals

1. Able to explain the outline of Japanese agriculture and rural society
2. Able to state own opinions about the issues in the rural areas

Lesson plans

１．Orientation
２．Charactaristics of Japanese agiriculture
３．People in the rural area
４．Charactariscits of Japanease rural society
５．Agricultural production and consumption
５．Agricultural product marketing
６．Relationship with agriculture in the world
７．Issues of Japanese agriculture
８．Wrap up session

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are required to conduct assignment in advance when it is given.

Teaching style

Lecturer: 40%
Presentation and discussion: 60%

Equipment used

PowerPoint slide and A3 paper for presentation

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 40% Group work: 30% Assignment: 30%

Prerequisites
Other comments

English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required to use simple
English when participating in group work with Japanese students.

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Course No.

911126

Course Title

Education for All in Japan and the global context

Instructor(Affiliation)

OYASU Kiichi (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Tue7 , Tue8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information oyasu@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Mon-Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description The course provides students with an overview of basic education in Japan

with reference to global commitments of Education for All (EFA) towards
lifelong learning and learning society. The course will discuss roles of
education for tackling various issues of individual and society such as
poverty, discrimination, gender, environment, etc. in different contexts. The
course will be carried out through case studies of different countries
including the students are from, and also Okayama and other part of Japan.

Objectives

To identify role of education for human and social development in global andlocal context.

Goals

Students identify roles of education for dealing with individual and social
issues at present and future of respective countries and the global society.

Lesson plans

1. Orientation and overview on EFA
2. Case studies of EFA in different countries.
3. Case studies of EFA in Japan in particular Okayama
4. Field visits to learning forums in Okayama
5. Analysis of field visit findings.
6. Sharing findings from field visits
7. Discussions on role of university for EFA and lifelong learning.
8. Wrapping up of the course

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading EFA related documents of UNESCO, UNICEF and governments issuggested.
Lecture, group work, field work and presentation.
The teaching faculty member had work experiences with UNESCO for 20 years andundertook researches on EFA with focus on literacy and non-formal education in
Asia and the Pacific.

Teaching style

Equipment used

Powerpoint, DVD, flip chart

Textbook

Handout will be provided

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment Participation: 50％ Field work: 20％ Presentation:30％

Prerequisites

None

Other comments

Group work and field visits will be undertaken by mixed groups of Japanese andinternational students.

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Course No.

911141

Course Title

An Exploration of Chanoyu: Ethnography of Art, Mind and History

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Thu5 , Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C-309 086-251-8935 j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00
Language
EnglishCourse description The course overviews Japanese history specifically in the view of the development of theculture of 'cha-no-yu.' It looks at the philosophy of the culture and ideology around thisuniquely Japanese culture, which has its own journey of transformation in times. Aesthetic
contemplation of various cultural forms around 'cha-no-yu' including tea rooms/garden(architecture), tea utensils, calligraphy, flowers are part of the discussions.
Students will have two fieldwork chances 1) to experience to be a guest of cha-kai (teagathering), 2) Sitting Zen at a temple.
For the two fieldtrips, the cost around 2000yen should be collected in the first session.
If a student is absent in the first session, he/she is not allowed to take this course.
If there are too many students (app. max 20), participants will be chosen by lottery.

Objectives

The course aims at enhancing students’ understandings of Japanese history, cultural
aesthetics, and essence of the Japanese 'tradition' in view of 'cha-no-yu`culture.

Goals1) Students gain new knowledge and perspectives in understanding Japanese cultures and history through `cha-no-yu',
and can explain about`cha-no-yu' culture with own understanding and words.
2) Students cultivate a wider perspective of other/own cultures in the reflection of traditions in the contemporary world.
3) Students contemplate on the role of one's culture/tradition in the global communities.

Lesson plans

Week 1) Orientation: "Culture," "Tradition" and "Japanese Culture"?
Origin of Tea culture: Japan in the east Asia
Week 2) Settlement of Tea culture: Cultures in Medieval Japan
Week 3) *Fieldwork: Zen and Tea
Week 4) Japanizing Tea culture: Wabi and Sabi
Week 5) Development of Cha-no-yu: Edo-Early Modern Cultures
Week 6) *Fieldwork (Being a guest to chakai)
Week 7) Chado in modernization of Japan: Multiculturalism in chanoyu
Week 8) Wrap-ups (Exam)*Both fieldwork is to be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday morning. (The course schedule is subject to change.)

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Taking good notes during a class is necessary. Students should review the class through own
notes.

Teaching style

The class consists of lectures and various tasks including research presentation, and fieldwork report,
and examination. The class expects students to participate in the class, 1) prepared with reading
articles, and 2) engaging in discussions and presentation. Taking good notes during a class is necessary.
Students should review the class through own notes. Students should prepare for the discussion in theclass by reading assigned articles in advance. The lecturer is a practitioner of Chado, whose researchinterest is in its historical development and diaspora in cultural anthropological perspectives.

Equipment used

The lecture will use slides and audio-visual aids.

Textbook

None (Handouts to be provided.)Reference books

None (To be annouced in the class)Academic assessment

Grade evaluation will be performed in a comprehensive manner based on eager participation(35), reports(15x2), andfinalexamination(35).

Prerequisites

The knowledge in Japanese History should be a plus.

Other comments

Those who wish to take "Chado: Mind and Practice" in the following Q2 need to take thiscourse as prerequisite.

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Course No.

911157

Course Title

Japanese Architecture(Ancient to Modern times)

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Thu7,Thu8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Room: E402, Phone: 8934, Email: chenunren@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Wednesday and Thursday
Language
EnglishCourse description Japan is a unique country with very rich and various types of architectural styles from theancient period to the modern days. Such as shrine, temple, castle, palace, aristocratic
residence, folk house, town house and tea room. This is the only architectural course will be
opened from 2017 at the Okayama University, which aims to provide a very basic knowledgeof Japan’s rich architectural culture, history, technology and the way of life of Japanesepeople. Students who are interested in architecture, city, art and history are all welcome.
In the second term, we will be focusing on the architectural history from pre-modern age tomodern period.

Objectives

The teacher will be trying to explain the complicated Japanese architectures in avery much simple way, therefore, the students will be able to understand thecharacteristic, construction process of Japanese architecture.

Goals

Apart from the basic knowledge of Japanese Architecture, the students will be expected togain the very much fundamental skill of fieldwork, interview, academic presentation andwriting through this course. Additionally, the teacher will make a list of important Japanesearchitectures for the student’s future convenience of visiting Japanese architectures.

Lesson plans

1.Orientation, the General Characteristic of Japanese Architecture
2. Ancient Period：Residence, Shrine
3. Ancient Period：Temple (Temples in Nara)、Shinden-Style residence
4. Field Trip to Nara and Kyoto
5. Presentation
6. Middle Age: Zen Temple (Daitokuji Temple in Koyto)
7. Early-Modern Period：Castle, School architecture
8. Early-Modern Period：Tea Room Architecture

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

Lecture, Presentation, Discussion, Fieldwork and Report

Equipment used

DVD, PC

Textbook『日本建築史図集』(日本建築学会編、彰國社刊) 太田博太郎『日本建築史序説』
Nishi, Kazuo, etc. What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture

Reference books

Any interesting book about architecture or traditional cities in Japan. And those remained famous temple, castle, shrine, tea room, garden.

Academic assessment

Prerequisites
Other comments

This lecture will be given both in Japanese and English. Any students who areinterested in art, history, architecture, literature are welcome.

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Course No.

911137

Course Title

Comparative Education as Social Science I

Instructor(Affiliation)

KAMBARA Nobuyuki (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Fri5 , Fri6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information #225 Faculty of Letters, Law, and Economics Building No.2 E-mail: kambara@okayama-u.ac.jp
Wed. 15:00 - 17:00 or by appointment
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description The purpose of this course is to review the development of comparativeeducation. It will emphasize theories which have grown out of the work ofscholars and have influenced educational policy makers, school
administrators, and teachers. In each class, we will cover a major topic incomparative education. Students will be exposed to quantitative, qualitative,
and mixed methods of testing theories in comparative education.

Objectives

Goals

This course has two goals. First, it will provide students with some of the information and concepts necessary forcomparing different school systems, their contexts, and educational outcomes. Second, the course will help students
sharpen their own research and analytic skills for comparative insights about specific education systems andpolicies. Students should be able to form judgments about which aspects of a nation’s education system and policies
are unique to a particular context and which aspects represent features generally found in schools throughout theworld. This ability is important for educators and policy makers anywhere who want to improve education systems
through policy.
Each student will write a research paper of at least 5 pages on a topic to be agreed upon with the instructor. In
addition to demonstrating the ability to formulate a good researchable topic or question, gather relevant material,
and write a clear and logical essay examining ideas and evidence, this paper should also demonstrate a goodknowledge of theory areas in comparative education. This research will be presented to the class during one of thelast two class sessions. Additional short essays and a classroom presentation will be required during the semester.

Lesson plans

1. Historical Reviews of Institutionalization of Public Education
2. The Origins and Development of Comparative Education.
3. Functionalism & Human Capital Approach
4. Social Capital
5. School Quality and Outcomes of Education
6. Alternative Education
7. Student Presentations
8. Student Presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Assignment reading is essential.

Teaching style

Active participation in discussion, presentation(s), and writing is essential
for this course.

Equipment used
Textbook

Reading materials will be announced in class.

Reference books

Reading materials will be announced in class.

Academic assessment

Course grades will be earned on the basis of active and thoughtful participation in class discussion, weekly panels, andmini-lectures (40%), and the research paper and short essays (60%).

Prerequisites
Other comments

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Course No.

693121

Course Title

Intercultural Communication 1

Instructor(Affiliation)

IAN NAKAMURA (Liberal Arts)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Mon7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information iannaka@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail for appointment.
Language
EnglishCourse description This course is uniquely designed for EPOK students to take a class with Japanese
students. The language of the course is English. No particular variety of English is
given priority as we will all be English language users. All activities will be centeredon the ongoing analysis of the discourse and issues social identities portrayed in afilm. The weekly discussion will focus on noticing cultural details that are normallyoverlooked. In addition, we will study how English as lingua franca (a shared world
language) requires native and near native speakers of English to make adjustments(e.g., speed, vocabulary, pronunciation) when we interact through talk with nonnative speakers.
Objectives(1) Use social interaction skills and critical thinking skills with greater self-confidence.
(2) Actively participate in group discussions, both speaking and listening.
(3) Express personal opinions more clearly and support them logically.
(4) Have more confidence in making new friends.

Goals(1) Active participation in every class will build greater self-confidence.
(2) Enjoy a sense of accomplishment will enhance self-motivation.
(3) Develop a more positive attitude towards studying English in the future.

Lesson plans

This class is held once a week for one hour in Quarters 1 and 2.
Students will make individual short speeches and participate in team discussions on topics related tointercultural communication and understanding. Main materials are students' reflection of their own
experiences and analyzing a film which portrays characters and issues dealing with social issues.
Lesson 1: orientation to class and getting to know each other.
Lessons 2-3: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 4: Midterm progress check of speeches and team discussions to check communication skills
including taking notes.
Lessons 5-6: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 7: Final term check of speeches and team discussions including taking notes.
Lesson 8: review of what was learned during the term and preview the next term study.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Use your phone in and out of class as a research tool to search for information.

Teaching style

The priority is on students having discussions in groups to heighten awareness and deepen
understanding of issues illustrated in a film. The teacher will give guidance to notice socialand cultural complexities. Having a positive attitude, patience, motivation, andresponsibility are qualities which will greatly help students enjoy the class and get the mostout of it. The aim is to form a community of learners where respectful and good listeners areappreciated.

Equipment used

Face-to-face communication will be emphasized over technology.

Textbook

NO required textbook. Materials will be decided by teacher and students based on their interests.

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Midterm check is 30%, final term check is 50%, reflective report is 10%, and consistent active
participation and positive social attitude are 10%.

Prerequisites

None

Other comments

Learning activities outside of classroom: Preparation for individual speeches and contacting teammates
for team discussion content and roles.

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Course No.

693101

Course Title

Social Issues from Cross-Cultural Perspectives I

Instructor(Affiliation)

Rucynski John Edward (Liberal Arts)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Thu7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information rucyns-j@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description This unique course is open to all students including foreign exchange students. The
main purpose of the course is to give the opportunity to Japanese and international
students to discuss and research social issues from cross-cultural perspectives. The
pace will be lively and active participation is expected.
As this is a discussion-based class, the number of students will be limited to 20-25
highly-motivated students.
For Japanese students, a TOEIC/GTEC score of 600 / 260 (L&R) is recommended,but exceptions may be made for students who are particularly motivated to join thecourse.
Objectives

This course will help students to improve their understanding of, and ability to discuss, a number ofcurrent issues related to Japan and the world. By the end of the course students will be better able to doresearch on social issues, report their own understanding, formulate and express their ideas, and givepresentations about their research findings, all while considering a range of different cultural contexts
and perspectives.

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals in the first lesson of the quarter.

Lesson plans

This two-quarter course will revolve around a series of small projects in which
students will be tasked with improving their ability to research, discuss, and give
short presentations about current social issues. Depending on class size, projects
might include group research presentations about current social issues of global
concern. All classes will include active communication in English.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will provide guidance about how to prepare for and review in-class contents.

Teaching style

Equipment used

The teacher will inform students about the equipment used in the first lesson.

Textbook

No textbook is required.

Reference books

The teachers will provide information about reference books throughout the course.

Academic assessment

Students will be evaluated on their performance on weekly in-class activities and bigger projects. Active
participation will be expected and there will be a strict attendance policy.

Prerequisites
Other comments

If you have questions about the class or requirements, you can e-mail:rucyns-j@okayama-u.ac.jp (English)

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Course No.

693141

Course Title

Model United Nations Preparation Course

Instructor(Affiliation)

COWIE NEIL (91:Liberal Arts)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Fri7 , Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information email: ncowie2012@gmail.com
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description This class is open to both Japanese and international students. Students will learn
about global citizenship via the Model United Nations. Students will role playdelegates from different UN member nations. They will learn about the United
Nation’s role in global affairs, research global issues; how they affect the people oftheir country, and the of the world. Delegates will then gather in a UN committee todiscuss the issue and draft a resolution to solve the problems related to it.
It is hoped that most students will take part in the Model UN in Kyoto(22-24 June, 2018) : https://juemun.org/juemun-2018/
Objectives

Gain understanding of global issues and the United Nations
Gain in-depth knowledge of other countries, Develop critical and creative thinking skills
Oral communication skills including: public speaking, debate, discussion and collaboration
Research and academic writing skills, Digital skills

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals of the course in the first lesson of each quarter.

Lesson plans

Tentative Weekly Plan (may change to address student needs and pace)
1. Role of the United Nations
2. Researching your assigned country
3. Formal Debate and Country Presentations/Researching the issues
4. Informal Debate and Writing draft resolutions
5. Caucusing and writing position papers
6. Resolutions and amendments
7. Formal and informal debate: Delivering Speeches
8. Informal debate and caucusing strategies/Final Position papers due

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will give instructions on how students can prepare for and review lessons.

Teaching style

Equipment used

The teacher will inform students about the equipment used in the first lesson.

Textbook

None

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Grading (Tentative)
Country Presentation: 20% Position Paper: 30% Formal Speech: 20% Participation: 30%

Prerequisites

To take this class students must have a TOEIC score beyond 500 or equivalent.

Other comments

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Course No.

912037

Course Title

Entery Level Internship for TESOLInstructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi (Liberal Arts)

Term
1st Term
Day / Period
Tue3 , Tue4
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information mfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description This course is designed for the international students who are interested in teaching
English to Japanese students. This is an introductory course and the students will
examine whether he/she would like to pursue it as his/her career goal throughinternship.
Due to the nature of the course, native English fluency or equivalent is required.

Objectives

Students will be able to．develop skills and gain practical experience in teaching English as a Second Language．analyze and evaluate the quality of the English lessons at the assigned places．propose and implement the new ideas into the lessons

Goals

This course has three specific aims
(1) to introduce Japanese school system(2) to promote professional development in teaching English(3) to deepen students' understanding of local educational approach to English language
programs

Lesson plans

Since this course is emphasized on internship, the class will meet only three times.
Week 1) Introduction of the course works and school systems & ALT
Week 2) Group discussion
Week 3) - 7) InternshipWeek 8) Final discussion/ presentation
There may be some opportunities to teach English outside of campus.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are expected to develop some lesson plans prior to each lesson.
After each lesson, assessment summary sheets are filled by the student.

Teaching style

Equipment used

N/A

Textbook

N/A

Reference books

N/A

Academic assessment Participation and self reflection

Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

You should have a work permission by the second week of the term if you wish to be
paid.

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Course No.

912065

Course Title

Field Work:Participation in Japanese Traditional Ritual Festival

Instructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi (Liberal Arts) , IWABUCHI Yasushi (Liberal Arts)

TermIntensive (1st Term)
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Masumi Fujimoto mfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Thursday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description This course is designed for students to learn and experience in a traditional
Japanese festival, "Hanayu Matsuri", in Misasa town in Tottori. "Hanayu Matsuri"
is Japan's designated an important intangible folk cultural property. All students
will participate in rope making and tug of war. In addition, a short time work
experience in a traditional Japanese Ryokan will be provided. This is a great course
for anyone who is interested in learning Japanese festival in first hand.

Objectives

This course aims at providing a general knowledge of Japanese traditional festival"Hanayu Matsuri"and examining how it has been carried for a long time. It also
gives a deep understanding.

Goals

Students are expected to show interests in and contribute to local events. They areable to work with local people and Japanese students together. In the future,
students will become a responsible citizen in their community.

Lesson plans

April 25th (W) 17:00 - 18:00 Orientation Class room is L-cafe (if this time conflicts with your anothercourse, please contact Masumi Fujimoto via email)May 3rd 9:00 a.m. Depart Okayama University
PM Rope making
May 4th AM Omotenashi Internship in Ryokan
PM Participating in Tag of war
May 5th AM Summary Discussion
PM Return to Okayama
Some information gathering about Misasa is assigned.
This course requires some physical activities. Students will take care of lodging cost of 3200yen for twonights. This course limits the number of the participants 15. If you are interested in taking this course,
please contact Masumi Fujimoto via email for confirmation. After fifteen students, no more students are
accepted.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

There is a per-departure orientation session.

Teaching style(1)Balance of lesson activities: Lecture 30% Active tasks 70%(2)Content of active tasks: Discussion yes Group work yes
Presentation no
Practical experiments yes Off-campus experience yes Other

Equipment used

Oral instruction will be given at the site.

Textbook

N/A

Reference books

N/A

Academic assessment

Personal growth and self reflection are evaluated.

Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

If you have a time conflict on April 25th due to the class schedule, please contact to
Masumi Fujimoto.

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Course List for EPOK 2018-2019 2nd Quarter
Genre：
Japanese Culture and Society
Global Communication
Millennium Nature and Science

Timetable

Classes

Credits

Lecturer(s)EPOK Research Project B: Completion

Fri

7, 8

1

Obayashi and GP
Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project C: Development-1

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension B2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

Study of Japan B

Wed

5-8

1

Inamori

Area Studies: Approaches and Methodologies

Mon

7, 8

1

InamoriJapanese Cuisine 2

Mon

7, 8

1

Uzuka

Aging Society in Japan

Tue

7, 8

1

Oyasu

Chado: Mind and Practice

Thu

5, 6

1

ObayashiJapanese Architecture (Modern Period)

Thu

7, 8

1

Chen

Comparative Education as Social Science II

Fri

5, 6

1

KambaraEnglishLanguage
Education

Intercultural Communication II

Mon

7

0.5

Nakamura

Social Issues from Cross-Cultural Perspectives II

Thu

7

0.5

Rucynski

Office of
Global
Education

Japanese culture through Ghibli animes

Tue

3, 4

1

Fujimoto

Entry Level Internship for TESOL

Fri

3, 4

1

Fujimoto

Center for
GlobalPartnerships
andEducation

Japanese
Language
Education

Japanese1

4

Japanese2

4

Japanese3

4

Japanese44Japanese5

4Japanese6 (Reading/Writing)2

Japanese6 (Listening/Speaking)2

Applied Japanese (Writing B)

1

Applied Japanese (Reading A)

1

Applied Japanese (Listening A)

See the Timetable

Applied Japanese (Speaking B)

1
1

Reading and Writing 1

2

Reading and Writing 2

2

Intermediate Grammer 1

1

Intermediate Grammer 2

1

Japanese through Films 1

1

Japanese through Films2

1

Extensive Reading 2

1

Intermediate Kanji and Vocabulary

1

Japanese Culture and Society

1

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Note

2018-2019 EPOK Timetable of Course 2nd Quarter☆Japanese Language Course ■:Foreign students only □:EPOK course and Reg. course students
Mondayclass codeclasses

Tuesday
location class codeclasses

Wednesday
location class codeclasses

Thursdaylocation class codeclasses

Fridaylocation class codeclasses

location

1☆Japanese1-2

C24☆Japanese2(A)-2C12☆Japanese1-2

C24☆Japanese1-2

C24☆Japanese1-2

C24

8:40-9:40☆Japanese2(B)-2

C23☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese2(A)-2C12☆Japanese2(A)-2C12☆Japanese2(A)-2C12☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese2(B)-2

C23☆Japanese2(B)-2

C23☆Japanese2(B)-2

C23☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Applied Japanese(Speaking B2)

B222

9:50-10:50

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3☆Japanese3(A)-2

C11☆Japanese4-2

C24☆Japanese3(A)-2

C11

2☆Japanese3(A)-2

C11☆Japanese3(A)-2

C1111:0012:00☆Japanese3(B)-2

C24☆Japanese6-2(Reading/Writing)

C23☆Japanese3(B)-2

C24☆Japanese3(B)-2

C24☆Japanese3(B)-2

C24☆Japanese6-2(Reading/Writing)

C23☆Applied Japanese(Writing B2)

B22☆Japanese4-2

B22☆Japanese4-2

B22☆Japanese4-2

B22☆Applied Japanese(Reading A2)

C12 911094□Japanese culture
through Ghibli animes

C32☆Japanese6-2(Listening/Speaking)

C23☆Japanese6-2(Listening/Speaking)

C23■Entery Level Inernshipfor TESOL

Lcafé

4
12:5013:50

Others

9120385☆Intermediate Grammar
1-2

B22

☆Reading and Writing 1-2 C11

14:0015:00☆Extensive Reading 2-2

C24☆Reading and Writing 2-2 C23 692002 ■Study of Japan B☆Japanese Culture andSociety 2☆Intermediate Kanji andVocabulary 2

B22☆Reading and Writing 2-2 C23☆Reading and Writing 1-2 C11

C31☆Intermediate
Grammar2-2

B22☆Japanese throughFilms1-2

C24□Chado: Mind andPractice

Kuw
anoki

□Comparative Education asSocial Science II

C26

B22

☆Japanese throughFilms2-2

C24

D22 691202■EPOK Research Project
C25
B: Completion

C24

9111406911150

15:1016:10□Area Studies:7

911122 Approaches andC21 911133 □Aging Society in JapanA43 692002 ■Study of Japan B☆Applied Japanese(Listening A2)

C31

Methodologies
16:2017:20

911143 □Japanese Cuisine2□Social Issues fromC27

693102 Cross-Cultural

Perspectives II (7th P only)

30□Intercultural
693122 CommunicationII(7th P only)

D25

911156□Japanese Architecture(Modern Period)

C21

8
17:3018:30
OthersIntensivecourse■691203 EPOK Research Project C: Development-1■691212 EPOK Research Project: Extension B2■691213 EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

Course No.

691202

Course Title

EPOK Research Project B: Completion

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Fri7, Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information C-309/ TEL:086-251-8935 / Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
Following the research outline formulated in the first quarter, [and the developmentof the independent research (1/2)]*, students will conclude in writing individually a
4-page research essay as a final product. Students then work in a group, (1) inediting EPOK research essay collection book, and (2) in organizing EPOK student
forum (presentations) based on the individual research projects.
*for the students of 1-year EPOK

Objectives

In the EPOK Research Project Completion course EPOK students share the outcome of their
independent research project which they pursue throughout the EPOK research period.
1) Completing an individual EPOK project (writing).
2) Editing EPOK research essay book (compilation of EPOK project essays).
3) Organize EPOK student conference and present individually project.

Goals

Student should learn to:1) develop their understanding of Japanese society, culture or environment through their unique topic
and independent research pursuit.
2) broaden their interest and approach in the different culture and place by sharing their individual
research outcome.

Lesson plans(Week 1)

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Independent research

Teaching style

Independent research project.
Final essay booklet needs to be edited in the class.
Student conference is to be organized as an arena to present individual research
papers.

Schedule and review your outline,
・Writing Instruction(Week 2-4) Finalizing the project essay
・ Summary (=Abstract in Japanese) Due : Submit through advisor(Week 5） ・ Essay Due : Submit through advisor
・ Preparing for the Conference
・ Preparing Essay Collection(Week 6) Group work: 1)Essay collection editing, 2)Organizing Presentations(Week 7-8) Presentations
The schedule is subject to change.

Equipment used
Textbookn/aReference booksn/aAcademic assessment Contribution 10%, Essay 60%, Presentation 30%
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Other comments

All EPOK students take the course: B-Completion in their final quarter for EPOK

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Course No.

691203Course Title

EPOK Research Project C: Development-1

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description
Based on the research outline formulated in the previous course, students develop
both literal and practical research on the subject finally to conclude in writing
individually a research essay.

Objectives

The EPOK research project guides EPOK students to pursue the research project
independently with the directed reading and fieldwork under an assigned advisor.

Goals

Lesson plans

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook
Reference books
Academic assessment
Prerequisites
Other comments

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Course No.

691212

Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension B2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:
1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under the guidance of anadvisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the study
through EPOK.

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.
This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

TBA

Teaching style

Independent research with a directed review

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.

691213Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:
1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under the guidance of anadvisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the study
through EPOK.

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.
This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Independent research

Teaching style

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

TBA

Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.

692002

Course Title

Study of Japan B

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao(Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Wed 5 - 8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp, General Education Building 3rd Floor C303
Office hours
Mon-Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course introduces history of Japanese education and the present educational
system; moreover, characteristic of Japanese education are clarified in comparison
with education in foreign countries.
As a fieldwork study, students visit Okayama Prefectural Education Center in Kibi
to learn education support system in Japan. In addition, in order to understand thereal situation in the classroom, local elementary and high school visits areorganised.
English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required touse simple English when participating in group work with Japanese students.
Objectives

To learn characteristics of education system in JapanTo understand the situation of elementary and high schools in Japan

Goals

Able to explain characteristics of education system in Japan
Able to describe the situation of elementary and high schools in Japan

Lesson plans

1. Orientation
2. History of education system in Japan
3. Elementary and secondary education in Japan
4. Visiting Okayama Ishii elementary school
5. Visiting Okayama Minami high school
6. Visiting Okayama Prefectural Education Center
7. Reflective learning session
8. Presentation

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are required to conduct assignment in advance when it is given.

Teaching style

Lecture, group work and field work.

Equipment used

PowerPoint slides and A3 paper for group presentation

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment Participation: 60%, Group work: 20%, Assignment: 20%
Prerequisites
Other comments

EPOK students who persue a certificate should take the course. Course fee may beannounced.

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Course No.

911122

Course Title

Area studies: Approaches and methodologies

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Mon7 , Mon8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C303 takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp 086-251-7270
Office hours
Mon- Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description

Students learn basic approaches and methodologies for area studies throughlecture and practical work.
The methodologies includes utilisation of Geographic Information system(GIS) software.
After learning basic skills for area studies and selecting the target country,
each student prepares the country profile report.
Students participating the summer language program or course abroad arerecommended to select the country visiting.

Objectives

To learn basic approaches and methodologies for area studies

Goals

To be able to utilise basic approaches and methodologies for area studies

Lesson plans

Orientation
２．Important index to understand the target country
３．Approaches and methodologies for area studies
４．Survey by Geographic Information System (GIS) 1
５．Survey by Geographic Information System (GIS) 2
６．Writing country profile 1
７．Writing country profile 2
８．Wrap up session

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading assignments may be given occasionally.

Teaching style

Lecturer: 40%
Presentation and discussion: 60%

Equipment used

Powerpoint slide and group work

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 40％ Group work: 30％ Assignment:30％

Prerequisites
Other comments

English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required touse simple English when participating in group work with Japanese students.

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Course No.

911143Course Title

Japanese Cuisine 2

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Mon7 , Mon8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

Japanese cuisine was registed to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage
list in 2013 and many people can enjoy it thesedays in their countiries. This
course will provide opportunities to learn and experience about the basic
concept of Japanese cuisine, and the culture behind the foods.

Objectives

Students should be able :To understand what is authentic Japanese food.
To share and discuss their opinions about and experiences with Japanese
food.

Goals

Students should be able to explain key elements of Japanese cusine andshare their understanding with classmates.

Lesson plans

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students need to prepare for presentaionｓ as a group/individually.

Teaching style(1) Lecture 30%, discussions, and presentations:45％, Fieldworks' 25%(2) Students will be expected to do discussions, group work, and presentations in this class
regularly.
(3) This class is taught in English and students are required to actively participate in class. If
you have any requests/concerns, please contact the instructor via e-mail.

Equipment used

Powerpoint slides, white board.

Introduction
Image of Japanese food
Four seasons and Japanese food
What is Dashi?
Fundamentals of Japanes cuisene : Kome, Miso, Shoyu and Mirin
Field work : Kaiseki lunch
Japanses fast food; Soba, Udon, Gyudon (beef bowl) and more
Final Presentation

Textbook

No textbook is required and handouts will be provided.

Reference books

Some Japanese language knowledge is necessary. For non-Japanese students, dictonary is strongly recommenced.

Academic assessment

Participation 30%, Presentations 30%, Essay 40%

Prerequisites

n/aOther comments

Students are expected to spend money on food.
Both Japanese and international students are welcome.For non-native English speaker: TOEFL iBT57
above（TOEFL PBT 490，TOEFL CBT 163), or TOEIC560点 abov or equivalent skill is needed.

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Course No.

911133Course Title

Aging society in Japan

Instructor(Affiliation)

OYASU Kiichi (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Tue7 , Tue8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information oyasu@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Mon-Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description

The course provides students with opportunities to discuss aging, aged andsuper aged society in global and Japanese context. Particular focuses are
regarding how the society can cope with the aging society through education,
wealfare and nursary mechanims of the government and communities. Casestudies of Japan and other countries will be reviewed and discussed. Field
work in Okayama will be undertaken to understand the current practices
and identify issues and potentials of the future society, which is common todeveloping and developed countries.

Objectives

to understand key issues under aging/aged society and find out its
implection in future as a member of the society.

Goals

Students understand various issues under the aging society most countries
are facing, and develop visions and actions for future.

Lesson plans

1. Orientation and overview on Aging society
2. Global and local policies and practices for aging to aged society.
3. Policies and practices of Okayama under the superaged society
4. Field visits to communities in Okayama
5. Analysis of field visit findings.
6. Sharing findings at Kominkans.
7. Preparation of recommendations and action plans
8. Wrapping up of the course

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading reference books on aging to aged society is suggested.

Teaching style

Lecture, group work, field work and presentation.

Equipment used

Powerpoint, DVD, flip chart

Textbook

Handout will be provided

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 50％ Field work: 20％ Presentation:30％

Prerequisites
Other comments

NoneGroup work and field visits will be undertaken by mixed groups of Japaneseand international students.

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Course No.

911140

Course Title

Chado: Mind and PracticeInstructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Thu5 , Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C309 086-251-8935 j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
The course is based on the practice of the basics in Chado. Students will learn the
introductory procedures of Chado as well as the matters of guest. In the classstudents should participate in discussions on various topics around chado culture
with the help of supplemental study of its history and philosophy.
The class is limited to 10 students, max. among those who took "Cultural History ofJapan through Chado" course as prerequisite.
Interested students need to sign-up on the form (located at C-309) or contact me via
email by 06/01 Thursday.
If more than 10 students applied, participants will be chosen by lottery.
The cost for the course (equipment and tea) should be 4000yen.
Objectives

Through practical exercise of Chado manners and etiquette, students should deepen theirunderstanding of the spirit, history, and aesthetics in the Japanese culture, gained throughthe primary course ("Cultural History of Japan through Chado") The practical experience
hopes to enhance the understanding of spiritual dimension of the chado cultures.

Goals

Students are expected:(1) To learn the manners as a guest of cha-no-yu in a Japanese room.
(2) To learn the basic style of chado as a host.
(3) To demonstrate chado culture by performing both as host and guest.

Lesson plans

Week１）Orientation（about Japanese Room, Manner）
Week 2) Practice 1（keiko）:topic（Host and Guest）
Week 3) Practice 2（keiko）:topic（Tea utensils-1）
Week 4) Practice 3（keiko）:topic（Spirit of Chado）
Week ５）*Fieldtrip: Experience Chakai
Week ６）Practice 4（keiko）:topic（Tea utensils-2）
Week 7) Practice 5（keiko）:topic（Kimono）
Week ８）Wrap-up: 1) Host-Guest group presentation of tea 2)Final Test
*Fieldwork is either on Saturday or Sunday. (Schedule subject to change.)

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reviewing the class with self practice outside of the classroom is necessary.
Should do careful reading of the given materials to prepare for the following discussions.

Teaching style

This course is based on practical training. All the practices in class are at the washitsu located in Kuwanoki dormitory. The practice involves lots of sitting 'seiza.'
Those who have problem doing practice should consult with the instructor inadvance.

Equipment used

Most of the Tea utensils necessary for the practice are to be provided. Some (Partially to be purchased.)

Textbook

None (Handouts to be provided.)Reference books

To be announced in the class

Academic assessment

Participations, Practical evaluation, Short report, Final test

Prerequisites

This course is offered only for those who took "Cultural History of Japan through Chado" (either in 2017 or 2018, Q1)

Those who have NO experience in Chado will have a priority.
Other comments

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Course No.

911156

Course Title

Japanese Architecture (Modern Period)

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Thu7, thu8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Room: E402, Email: chenunren@okayama-u.ac.jp, Phone: 8934
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
Japan is a unique country with very rich and various types of architectural styles
from the ancient period to the modern days. Such as shrine, temple, castle, palace,aristocratic residence, folk house, town house and tea room. This is the only
architectural course will be opened from 2017 at the Okayama University, whichaims to provide a very basic knowledge of Japan’s rich architectural culture, history,
technology and the way of life of Japanese people. Students who are interested inarchitecture, city, art and history are all welcome.
In the second term, we will focus on the architectural history from pre-modern age
to modern period.
Objectives

The teacher will try to explain the complicated Japanese architectures in a verymuch simple way, therefore, the students will be able to understand thecharacteristic, construction process of Japanese architecture.

Goals

Apart from the basic knowledge of Japanese Architecture, the students will be expected togain the very much fundamental skill of fieldwork, interview, academic presentation andwriting through this course. Additionally, the teacher will make a list of important Japanesearchitectures for the student’s future convenience of visiting Japanese architectures.

Lesson plans

1. Orientation: Modern Period and the transformation of Japanese Architecture
2. Treaty Ports and Western Style Architecture
3. Modern Architecture in Okayama
4. Field trip
5. Presentation
6.Japan’s architect (1) Maekawa Kunio, etc.
6. Japan’s architect(2) Taniguchi Yoshio
8. Final Class: The guidance of final report

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

How to find an architecture or a town which really interests you and analyze it, explain itwith your own view and language will be an important part of your academic assessment.

Teaching style

Lecture, Fieldwork, Discussion, Presentation and Report.

Equipment used
Nishi, Kazuo, etc. What is Japanese Architecture? A Survey of Traditional Japanese

Textbook『日本建築史図集』(日本建築学会編、彰國社刊) 太田博太郎『日本建築史序説』
Architecture

Reference books

Any interesting book relating to Japanese architecture and urban history.

Academic assessment
Prerequisites

Students who are interested in art, literature, history and architecture are welcome.

Other comments

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Course No.

911150

Course Title

Comparative Education as Social Science II

Instructor(Affiliation)

KAMBARA Nobuyuki (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Fri5 , Fri6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information #225 Faculty of Letters, Law, and Economics Building No.2E-mail: kambara@okayama-u.ac.jp
Wed. 15:00 - 17:00 or by appointment
Office hours
Language
Course description

EnglishThe purpose of this course is to review the development of comparative education. It
will emphasize theories which have grown out of the work of scholars and haveinfluenced educational policy makers, school administrators, and teachers. In eachclass, we will cover a major topic in comparative education. Students will be exposed
to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of testing theories in comparativeeducation.

Objectives

This course has two goals. First, it will provide students with some of the information and concepts necessary forcomparing different school systems, their contexts, and educational outcomes. Second, the course will help students
sharpen their own research and analytic skills for comparative insights about specific education systems andpolicies. Students should be able to form judgments about which aspects of a nation’s education system and policies
are unique to a particular context and which aspects represent features generally found in schools throughout theworld.

Goals

Each student will write a research paper of at least 5 pages on a topic to be agreed upon with the instructor. In
addition to demonstrating the ability to formulate a good researchable topic or question, gather relevant material,
and write a clear and logical essay examining ideas and evidence, this paper should also demonstrate a goodknowledge of theory areas in comparative education. This research will be presented to the class during one of thelast two class sessions. Additional short essays and a classroom presentation will be required during the semester.

Lesson plans

1.Overview: National Development and Education
2.Conflict Theory and Social Issues
3.Education in Developing Countries
4.Dependency, World System, and Neo-Colonial Theories
5.New Public Management: Decentralization and Privatization
6.Emergency Education
7.Students’ Presentations
8.Students’ Presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

Active participation in class activities is required.

Equipment used
Textbook

To be announced

Reference books

To be announced.

Academic assessment

Course grades will be earned on the basis of active and thoughtful participation in class discussion, weekly panels and mini-lectures (40%),and the research paper and short essays (60%).

Prerequisites
Other comments

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Course No.

693122

Course Title

Intercultural Communication 2

Instructor(Affiliation)

IAN NAKAMURA (Liberal Arts)Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Mon7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information iannaka@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail for appointment.
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is uniquely designed for EPOK students to take a class with Japanese
students. The language of the course is English. No particular variety of English is
given priority as we will all be English language users. All activities will be centeredon the ongoing analysis of the discourse and issues social identities portrayed in afilm. The weekly discussion will focus on noticing cultural details that are normallyoverlooked. In addition, we will study how English as lingua franca (a shared world
language) requires native and near native speakers of English to make adjustments(e.g., speed, vocabulary, pronunciation) when we interact through talk with nonnative speakers.
Objectives(1) Use social interaction skills and critical thinking skills with greater self-confidence.
(2) Actively participate in group discussions, both speaking and listening.
(3) Express personal opinions more clearly and support them logically.
(4) Have more confidence in making new friends.

Goals(1) Active participation in every class will build greater self-confidence.
(2) Enjoy a sense of accomplishment will enhance self-motivation.
(3) Develop a more positive attitude towards studying English in the future.

Lesson plans

This class is held once a week for one hour in Quarters 1 and 2.
Students will make individual short speeches and participate in team discussions on topics related tointercultural communication and understanding. Main materials are students' reflection of their own
experiences and analyzing a film which portrays characters and issues dealing with social issues.
Lesson 1: orientation to class and getting to know each other.
Lessons 2-3: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 4: Midterm progress check of speeches and team discussions to check communication skills
including taking notes.
Lessons 5-6: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 7: Final term check of speeches and team discussions including taking notes.
Lesson 8: review of what was learned during the term and preview the next term study.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Use your phone in and out of class as a research tool to search for information.

Teaching style

The priority is on students having discussions in groups to heighten awareness and deepen
understanding of issues illustrated in a film. The teacher will give guidance to notice socialand cultural complexities.
Learning activities outside of classroom: Preparation for individual speeches and contacting
teammates for team discussion content and roles.

Equipment used

Face-to-face communication will be emphasized over technology.

Textbook

NO required textbook. Materials and topics selected by teacher and students.

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Midterm check is 30%, final term check is 50%, reflective report is 10%, and consistent active
participation and positive social attitude are 10%.

Prerequisites

None

Other comments

Having a positive attitude, patience, motivation, and responsibility are qualities which will greatly help
students enjoy the class and get the most out of it. The aim is to form a community of learners where
respectful and good listeners are appreciated.

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Course No.

693102

Course Title

Social Issues from Cross-Cultural Perspectives II

Instructor(Affiliation)

Rucynski John Edward (Liberal Arts)Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Thu7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
This unique course is open to all students including foreign exchange students. The
main purpose of the course is to give the opportunity to Japanese and international
students to discuss and research social issues from cross-cultural perspectives. The
pace will be lively and active participation is expected.
As this is a discussion-based class, the number of students will be limited to 20-25
highly-motivated students.
For Japanese students, a TOEIC/GTEC score of 600 / 260 (L&R) is recommended,but exceptions may be made for students who are particularly motivated to join thecourse.
Objectives

This course will help students to improve their understanding of, and ability to discuss, a number ofcurrent issues related to Japan and the world. By the end of the course students will be better able to doresearch on social issues, report their own understanding, formulate and express their ideas, and givepresentations about their research findings, all while considering a range of different cultural contexts
and perspectives.

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals in the first lesson of the quarter.

Lesson plans

This two-quarter course will revolve around a series of small projects in which
students will be tasked with improving their ability to research, discuss, and give
short presentations about current social issues. Depending on class size, projects
might include group research presentations about current social issues of global
concern. All classes will include active communication in English.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will provide guidance about how to prepare for and review in-classcontents.

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook

No textbook is required.

Reference books
Academic assessment

Students will be evaluated on their performance on weekly in-class activities and bigger projects. Active
participation will be expected and there will be a strict attendance policy.

Prerequisites
Other comments

If you have questions about the class or requirements, you can e-mail:rucyns-j@okayama-u.ac.jp (English)

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Course No.

911094Course Title

Japanese culture through Ghibli animes

Instructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi (Liberal Arts)Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Tue3 , Tue4
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information mfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Thursday 15:00 - 17:00 by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

This course introduces students to Hayao Miyazaki’s anime world
in order to examine Japanese culture through historical background,social expectations and rules as they appear in his anime. This course isdesigned for both international and Japanese students.

Objectives

Students are challenged to examine Japanese society in each topic that is emphasized by Hayao
Miyazaki in his films. The objectives of this course is・ to gain the knowledge of Japanese values and culture
・ to analyze a film and its messages
・ to work with both Japanese and international students
Goals

This course is designed to promote student's academic interest in anime and Japanese culture. By the end of the course,
students will be able to: ・gain general knowledge of Japanese culture as it relates to anime
・
enjoy anime as a mean of understanding culture・
understand significant facts and history that consist of modern Japanese society
・learn an academic approach to anime

Lesson plans

Lesson plans (order may change)
Week 1 Introduction of Hayao Miyazaki’s work
Week 2 Figure making
Week 3 "Kiki's delivery service" --- Departure from home
Week 4 "Kaze Tachinu" --- Work and Family, Love and Death
Week 5 "Howl's moving castle" --- Love, what is it?
Week 6 "Porco Rosso" --- Male& female rules and expectations
Week 7 Spirit away
Week 8 Summaries

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

You are expecated to watch the DVD for the following week topic.

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook
Reference books
Academic assessment Class participation and Group discussion
Prerequisites

This course is for both International and Japanese students.
Other comments

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Course No.

912038Course Title

Entery Level Internship for TESOLInstructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi (Liberal Arts)Term
2nd Term
Day / Period
Fri3, Fri4
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information mfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed for the international students who are interested in teaching
English to Japanese students. This is an introductory course and the students will
examine whether he/she would like to pursue it as his/her career goal throughinternship.

Objectives

Students will be able to．develop skills and gain practical experience in teaching English as a Second Language．analyze and evaluate the quality of the English lessons at the assigned places．propose and implement the new ideas into the lessons

Goals

This course has three specific aims
(1) to introduce Japanese school system(2) to promote professional development in teaching English(3) to deepen students' understanding of local educational approach to English language
programs

Lesson plans

Since this course is emphasized on internship, the class will meet only three times.
Week 1) Introduction of the course works and school systems & ALT
Week 2) Group discussion
Week 3) - 7) InternshipWeek 8) Final discussion/ presentation
There may be some opportunities to teach English outside of campus.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are expected to develop some lesson plans prior to each lesson.
After each lesson, assessment summary sheets are filled by the student.

Teaching style

Equipment used

N/A

Textbook

N/A

Reference books

N/A

Academic assessment Participation and self reflection
Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

Due to the nature of the course, native English fluency or equivalent is required. You shouldhave a work permission by the second week of the term if you wish to be paid.

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Course List for EPOK 2018-2019 3rd Quarter
Genre：
Japanese Culture and Society
Global Communication
Millennium Nature and Science
Timetable

Classes

Office of
Global
Education

Japanese
Language
Education

Lecturer(s)EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Fri

7, 8

1

Obayashi and GP
Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project D: Development-2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension D2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

Study of Japan C

Wed

5-8

1

Kambara

Mon

7, 8

1

Uzuka,
Fujimoto, Iwabuchi

Tue

5, 6

1

Uzuka

Working in Cross-cultural Organisations

Tue

5, 6

1

InamoriJapan's Culture Heritage Course (Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu)

Tue

7, 8

1

Chen

An Exploration of Chanoyu: Ethnography of Art, Mind and History

Thu

5, 6

1

ObayashiJapanese economy through a gender lens

Thu

5, 6

1

Yamamoto

Urban History of East Asian Region: Japan, China, Korea

Thu

7, 8

1

Chen

Comparative & International Higher Education I

Fri

5, 6

1

KambaraLanguage, culture, and social interaction I

Tue

7

0.5

Nakamura

Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries I

Thu

7

0.5

RucynskiModel United Nations Preparation Class

Fri

7, 8

1

Cowie

This is Okayama

Tue

3, 4

1

Fujimoto and Iwabuchi

Introduction to Japanese Pop Culture

Thu

3, 4

1

Fujimoto

Study of Okayama
Center for
GlobalTeaching English in Japan 3
Partnerships
and Education

Engslidh
Languaeg
Education

Credits

Japanese1

4

Japanese2

4

Japanese3

4

Japanese44Japanese5

4Japanese6 (Reading/Writing)2

Japanese6 (Listening/Speaking)2

Applied Japanese (Writing A)

1

Applied Japanese (Reading B)

1

Applied Japanese (Listening B)

1

Applied Japanese (Speaking A)

1

Reading and Writing 1

See Timetable

2

Reading and Writing 2

2

Intermediate Grammer 1

1

Intermediate Grammer 2

1

Japanese through Films 1

1

Japanese through Films 2

1

Extensive Reading 1

1

Extensive Reading 2

1

Intermediate Kanji and Vocabulary

1

Japanese through News and Magazine Articles

1

Media Literacy

1Study of Okayama

1

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Note

2018-2019 EPOK Timetable of Course 3rd Quarter☆Japanese Language Course ■:Foreign students only □:EPOK course and Reg. course students

Mondayclass codeclasses

Tuesday
location class codeclasses

Wednesday
location class codeclasses

Thursdaylocation class codeclasses

Fridaylocation class codeclasses

location

1☆Japanese1(A)-1

C11☆Japanese1(B)-1

C24☆Japanese1(A)-1

C11☆Japanese1(A)-1

C11☆Japanese1(A)-1

C11

8:40-9:40☆Japanese 2(A)-1

C23☆Japanese2(A)-1

C23☆Japanese1(B)-1

C24☆Japanese1(B)-1

C24☆Japanese1(B)-1

C24☆Japanese2(B)-1C12☆Japanese2(B)-1C12☆Japanese2(B)-1C12☆Japanese2(A)-1

C23☆Japanese2(A)-1

C23☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese5-1

B22☆Japanese2(B)-1C12☆Japanese5-1

B22

2☆Japanese through Films 1-1 C11

9:50-10:50

49

3☆Japanese1(C)-1C12☆Japanese2(C)-1

C11☆Japanese1(C)-1C12☆Japanese1(C)-1C12☆Japanese1(C)-1

C12

11:00-12:00☆Japanese2(C)-1

C11☆Japanese3(B)-1

C41☆Japanese2(C)-1

C11☆Japanese2(C)-1

C11☆Japanese3(A)-1

C23☆Japanese3(A)-1

C23☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Japanese3(A)-1

C23☆Japanese3(A)-1

C23☆Japanese3(B)-1

C41☆Japanese6-1(Reading/Writing)

C24☆Japanese6-1(Reading/Writing)

C24☆Japanese3(B)-1

C41☆Japanese3(B)-1

C41☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Applied Japanese（Writing
A1）

B22

☆Applied Japanese（Reading
B1）

C23

☆Japanese4-1

B22☆Japanese4-1

C27☆Study of Okayama

C24

C27

☆Japanese6-1(Listening/Speaking)

C24☆Japanese6-1(Listening/Speaking)

C24☆Applied Japanese（Speaking A1）

B22912041 □This is Okayama

4
12:50-13:50
911095

Others□Introduction to Japanese
C32
Pop Culture

☆Intermediate Grammar
1-1

5☆Reading and Writing 1(A)-1 C23☆Reading and Writing 1(B)-1 C23

14:00-15:00☆Reading and Writing 2(A)-1 C12☆Reading and Writing 2(B)-1 C12 692003 ■Study of Japan C☆Intermediate Kanji andVocabulary

B22☆Intermediate Grammar2-1

C24☆Japanese through Newsand Magazine Articles

B22

911139 Chanoyu: Ethnography of

911127□Working in Crosscultural Organisations

C41

911186911119■Teaching English in
Japan 3E31

6☆Extensive Reading 2-1

15:10-16:10

750

16:20-17:20

911131 □Study of Okayama

C21 693131□Language, culture andsocial interaction I(7P only)□Japan's Culture Heritage

911145 Course (Chugoku, Shikoku,

Kyushu)B22☆Reading and Writing1(A)-1

C23☆Reading and Writing 1(B)-1 C23

C31☆Reading and Writing 2(A)-1 C12☆Reading and Writing 2(B)-1 C12☆Media Literacy

B22☆Extensive Reading 1-1

C41☆Japanese through Films 2-1 B22

C24

D11 692005 ■Study of Japan C
C32□An Exploration ofArt, Mind and History□Japanese economy
through a gender lensD51□Comparative &911146 International Higher□Foreign Perspectives of
C31 693111 Japan throughDocumentaries I (7P only)

Urban History of East

911153 Asian Region: Japan,

A34

China , Korea

Education I☆Applied Japanese（Listening
B22
B1）

B31 693142□Model United Nations
Preparation Course

A36■EPOK Research Project
A: Set-up

C32

691301

17:30-18:30

Intensivecourse■691304 EPOK Research Project D: Development-2■691311 EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

D23

C21

8

Others

C24■691314 EPOK Research Project: Extension D2

Course No.

691301

Course Title

EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Fri7, Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information C-309 /TEL: 086-251-8935 / Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
Students conduct the original research to explore a topic of interest in and out of thecoursework among themes and issues associated with specific aspect of Japaneseculture, society, environment or natural science. The course covers structuring the
research project, discussing topic, methodology, and references in order to help
outline the project.

Objectives

This EPOK Certificate mandatory course aims to aid EPOK students to pursue
independent research project which they are to conduct during the period with
EPOK.

Goals

1) Select a topic of interest that encourages you to expand an understanding ofJapan.
2) Construct a feasible methodology and references to construct the research.
3) Outline your research paper. (Abstract)

Lesson plans

Week1)

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

TBA

Teaching style

The introduction of the course is held in the two classes at the beginning of the semester.
Each student will then work on structuring the research individually under the direction ofan assigned academic advisor. At the end of the course the class meets to wrap up theresearch outcome in the first semester.

Equipment used

TBA

Orientation: Planning your EPOK project (Class Meeting)・Assigning your research advisor*Week 2)-7) Independent Research:*Schedule TBA by your advisor.
・Formulating Research Topic>>key questions (Assignment: Research topic)
・Preliminary Literature Review>> Reference(Assignment: 1) Preliminary discussions, 2)Reference)
・How to approach the topic>> Methodology(Assignment due: Methodology)
・Analysis and Argument>>Discussions
Week 8) Outline your research project (Class Meeting) (Assignment due: Research outline)
・Forming Editing/Conference/PR committees

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

Research Methods for Cultural Studies, Michael Pickering, Edinburgh University Press, 2008. The Craft
of Research, Wayne Booth and et. The University of Chicago Press, 2016.

Academic assessment Attendance 20%, Assignments 50%, Final product 30%
Prerequisites

n/a EPOK Certificate Mandatory

Other comments

All EPOK students who pursue EPOK certificate must take this course (A-Setup) in
their first quarter.

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Course No.

691304Course Title

EPOK Research Project D: Development-2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information j_obayashi@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
Based on the research outline formulated in the previous course, students develop
both literal and practical research on the subject under the direction of an assigned
advisor.
This EPOK Research Project “Development 1 and 2” applies only to the EPOK
students of 1-year program, who pursue EPOK certificate.
Student needs to work with the advisor assigned in the first quarter.

Objectives

The EPOK research project guides EPOK students to pursue the research project
independently with the directed reading and fieldwork under an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should learn to:

Lesson plans

Week(1)~(8): Directed readings and discussions with Advisor.*

1) Shape preliminary discussions.
2) Design a research method, and exercise the research.
3) Analyze the data, and develop arguments in response to the preliminary discussions.

*The meeting schedule needs to be arranged with Advisor.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Directed researching

Teaching styleStudent work on the research project independently under the direction of anadvisor. The weekly discussion/guidance schedule should be planned with theadvisor.

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment Participation 40% Assignment 60%
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project A: Set up EPOK Research Project C: Development-1

Other comments

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Course No.

691311

Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension A2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under theguidance of an advisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the
study through EPOK.

This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.
TBA

Teaching style

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

53

Course No.

691314Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension D2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:
1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under the guidance of anadvisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the study
through EPOK.

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.
This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Independent research

Teaching style

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.
Course Title

692003
Study of Japan C

Instructor(Affiliation)

KAMBARA Nobuyuki

Term
3rd Term
Wed 5 - 8
Day / Period
Number of credits 1
Required / elective Elective
Contact
E-mail: kambara@okayama-u.ac.jp, Telephone: 086-251-7476
Office hours
Wed. 10:00 - 11:30 or by appointment
EnglishLanguage
Course description

This course offers an introductory survey of the diversity of Japanese society from a sociologicalperspective. We will cover many aspects of contemporary Japan, drawing knowledge from researchin Japanese history, literature, and religion, as well as from the various social sciences. The course
revolves around three broad issues that provide an underlying thematic coherence and that
demonstrate how sociologists approach a society of such complexity and depth:a. What makes Japan a recognizable cultural and social entity? What cultural idioms and social
institutions are distinctive, salient features of Japan? How can we talk about the "distinctiveness"of Japan without falling into the common trap of attributing a "uniqueness" to Japan?
b. What has been the course of social and cultural change in modern Japan? How are Japan's
present patterns continuous or discontinuous with its past? What are the cultural politics of
tradition?
c. Japanese society is undergoing profound change as new social actors appear among thegenerations. What new social formation is replacing p

Objectives

To understand social institutions and social issues within contemporary Japanese society.
To analyze and discuss the Japanese social agenda put forth in newspapers and mass media.
Students should be able :To understand the cultural background of Okayama and Japan.
To explain the culture and society of Japan based on the learning.
A. Required Lectures(1) Oct. 3: Orientation: Planning your Study of Japan(2) Oct. 10: Introduction to Intercultural Communication(3) Oct. 17: 'Uniqueness?': Nihonjin-ron debates, stereotyping in Japan, and Japanese culture(4) Oct. 24: Class Stratification, Education, and Employment(5) Nov. 7: Gender, Family, Poverty, and Welfare(6) Nov. 14: Minorities, Ethnicity, and Migration(7) Nov. 21: Traditional versus Contemporary Pop Culture(8) Nov. 28: Wrap-up
B. Required elective field work (Choose and participate in one of the following fieldwork/projects)(1) Oct. 19: BBQ Project (Fee 1,000 Yen)
(2) Nov. 3: Noh at Korakuen (Fee 2,000 Yen to 2,500 Yen)
(2) Nov. 17: Study Tour in Kyoto(3) Nov.29-30: Kurashiki-Kojima Uniform Textile Study Trip
(4) Nov.23: Fukutani Elementary School Cultural Exchange
Note: Details will be announced at the course orientation.

Goals

Lesson plans

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading and writing on the topics is essential. Discussion and presentations will be required.
All students are required to read the required readings and send me at least two open-ended
discussion questions for each reading.

Teaching style
Equipment used
Textbook
Reference books
Academicassessment
Prerequisites

Lecture, Discussion, Fieldwork
TBA
TBA
TBA

Other comments

Participation 30% , Assignment 70%
N/A
EPOK students who persue a certificate should take the course.
Course fee may be announced.

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Course No.

911186

Course Title

Japanese economy through a gender lensInstructor(Affiliation)

YAMAMOTO Yumiko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Thu5, Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information E-404 TEL: 8557
Office hours
TBC
Language
EnglishEmail: yumikoyamamoto@okayama-u.ac.jp

Course description

Japan, the world's third-largest economy, has been placed at near the bottom
in the gender equality rankings. In addition to persistent gender inequality,
income inequality among households is on the rise. Trickle-down effects ofeconomic growth have weakened; why? In this course, students will learn
about the labor market, business practices and relevant economic and social
policies in Japan through a gender lens and discuss the ways to advancesustainable development. Through individual research and in-classdiscussion, students will have opportunities to apply the similar genderanalysis to other countries and discuss the case of Japan as a comparative
study.

Objectives

Students will be able to examine Japanese economy and business practices
from a gender lens and understand them through different aspects ofdevelopment, based on multidisciplinary approach drawing from disciplines
such as economics, history, sociology, laws among others.

Goals

Students will acquire basic concepts and definition or measurement of key
terms introduced in the class and will be able to understand and explain thepresent-day economic issues in Japan from a perspective of sustainable
development.

Lesson plans

1. Introduction
2. What is 'work': time-use study and labor market analysis
3. Economic Growth - what is counted and what is not
4. Field-visit to a Japanese company (TBC)
5. Employment practices in Japan
6. Gender-biased tax and social security system in Japan
7. Towards gender-responsive budgeting
8. Research presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students will come to the class having read assigned readings and regularly
review the materials covered in the previous weeks. Students are encouraged

Teaching style

Lecture, discussion, (field-visit/guest-lecturers - TBC)

Equipment used

powerpoint

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation 20%, short reflection notes 20%, research project 60% (paper 40%,
presentation 20%)

Prerequisites

No specific knowledge is required. Strong interest in development issues is desirable.

Other comments

If anyone feels they will need special assistance for this class, please
inform the instructor during the first two weeks of class.

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Course No.

911131

Course Title

Study of Okayama

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko(Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Mon7 , Mon8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Mariko Uzuka (CGPE) , Masumi Fujimoto (Office of Global Education), Yasushi Iwabuchi (Center AGORA)
Office hours
by appointment
Language2
Course description

Okayama is the place of a mixture of convenient urban life in the south and rural areas,
provide the beautiful archetypal landscape of Japan such as rice fields, small rivers, andmountains. These areas are surrounded by nature and change color every season. ManyJapanese people feel nostalgic even though they are not from such areas. However people who
actually live in the Inaka ? rural areas - face everyday issues.
In this class we will examine the rural area characteristics and issues though field work andclassroom presentation and discussions. We will have a lot of opportunities to meet and workwith local people

Objectives

Students should be able :To understand rich nature in Okayama and nature and local people's life.
To understand the issues and background of area through communication with local people.

Goals

Students will be able
To identify characteristics of nature in Okayama
To share and discuss their opinions about natural environment in Okayama trough theirexperience.

Lesson plans

Topics：1
Introduction / nature in Okayama
2
Town of Yakage: its nature and local people
3
Weekend Field work October 28, Saturaday - October 29, Sunday
4
Final Presentation*Students are required to participate the field trip on October 28-29.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Please contact the instructor in advance, if you need special arrangement.

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook

No textbook is required, handouts will be provided.

Reference books
Academic assessment

Participation 30%, Presentation 35%, Essay 35%

Prerequisites
Other comments

Field work fee: transportation & accomodation fee : about 7,000-9,000 yen.
It is crutial to participate the 2 days field wokr for this class.

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Course No.

911119Course Title

Teaching English in Japan 3

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Tue 5, Tue 6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

Teaching English is one of the most rewarding and popular experienceamong exchange students, and even some pursue it as their career goal after
studying abroad. This course will provide basic knowledge of teaching
English as a foreign language, as well as the opportunities to visit andobserve classes, interact with students, teach, and get feedback fromstudents and teachers.

Objectives

Students should be able :To understand basic knowledge and skills of TEFL
To make own lesson plans and teach classes
To share and discuss their understanding about teaching

Goals

Students should be familiar to English teaching environment in Japan andconfident teaching English to Japanese students.

Lesson plans

This course consists of lectures, discussions, and practicum in Integrated
General English classes offered by the Language Education Center.
1 Introduction
2 What to teach vs How to teach
3 Teaching English theory and classroom observation
4 How to make your lesson plan more effective
5-7 practicum and feedback
8 presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style(1) Lecture 25%, discussions, and presentations:25％, class observations and teaching practice 50%(2) Students will be expected to do discussions, class observations, teaching practice in English language
class regularly.
(3) This class is taught in English and students are required to actively participate in class. If you have
any requests/concerns, please contact the instructor via e-mail.

Equipment used
Textbook

Please contact the instractor in advance, if you need some special
arrangement.
No
textbook is required and handouts will be provided.

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation 30%, Presentations 40%, Essay 20%

Prerequisites

For non-native English speaker: TOEFL iBT57 above（TOEFL PBT 490，TOEFL CBT 163), or TOEIC560点 abov or equivalent skill is needed.

In this class students are required to actively discuss and teach English to Japanese students
Other comments

in English. Both Japanese and international students are welcome.

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Course No.

911127

Course Title

Working in Cross-cultural organisations

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Tue 5, Tue 6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C303 takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp 086－251-7270
Office hours
Mon- Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description

With the globalising world economy, more people work in cross-cultural
settings.
This course provides basic knowledge and skills to manage cross-culturalorganisations effectively.

Objectives

To understand basic knowledge of cross-cultural management

Goals

To be able to explain basic knowledge of cross-cultural management

Lesson plans

１．Orientation
２．How people perceive environment
３．Culture and organisation
４．Communication under cross-cultural settings
５．Motivation
６．Negotiation
７．Managing cross-cultural teams
８．Wrap up session

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are required to conduct assignment in advance when it is given.

Teaching style

Lecturer: 40%
Presentation and discussion: 60%

Equipment used

Powerpoint slide and group work

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 40% Group work: 30% Assignment: 30%

Prerequisites
Other comments

English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required to use simple
English when participating in group work with Japanese students.

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Course No.

911145

Course Title

Japan's Culture Heritage Course (Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu)

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Tue7 , Tue8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description

This course aims to provide a very new and fundamental knowledge about Japan’s culture
heritage for both international students and Japanese students who are going to study
abroad. In details, historical cities, architectures, arts, crafts and the traditional way of livesof Japanese people will be included in the whole course. Additionally, the teacher will arrange
special opportunities of fieldwork for students to understand the real characteristic, meaningand value of Japan’s culture heritage. The main sources and materials of the course will be
the results and experiences of the fieldwork carried out by the teacher (Chen) in the last ten
years and the academic reports on Japan’s culture heritage issued by governments, institutes,
etc.

Objectives

For International students, it is important to understand what the Japanese Culture is through this course especiallywhen they are about to start their new studies and lives in Japan. Therefore, this course will teach them how to observe
Japan’s culture heritage through their daily lives and how to describe and present them in a foreign language. It will
particularly pay attentions to students’ practice and train their English or Japanese writing and presentation skills. Afterbeing trained in this course, the students are expected to have a clearer perspective on Japan’s culture heritage and gainmuch stronger academic presentation and writing skills.

Goals

Lesson plans

1. Orientation, General Information about Japan’s Culture Heritage
2. Okayama’s Culture Heritage (1) Historic Sites, Architecture and Nature
3. Okayama’s Culture Heritage (2) Arts and Crafts,
4. Okayama’s Culture Heritage (3) Traditional way of people’s lives, new activities by the citizens ofprotecting and regenerating culture heritage
5. Fieldwork: visiting one of the historic sites in Okayama and investigating its character and the real
problems it is facing now.
6. Short Presentation and discussion: According to the investigations during the fieldwork, students will
be asked to make a short presentation under the teacher’s supervision.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are encouraged to visit historic districts, museums.

Teaching style

Lecture, Discussion, Fieldwork, Presentation, Report

Equipment used

PC, DVD, CD

Textbook

Handouts will be provided.

Reference books

Please check OU web syllabus

Academic assessment

Short Presentation 20%、Report 40%, Final Examination 30%, Discussion & Participation 10%, Total:
100%

Prerequisites
Other comments

60

Course No.

911139Course Title

An Exploration of Chanoyu: Ethnography of Art, Mind and History

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Thu5 , Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C309 086-251-8935 j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00
By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

The course overviews Japanese history specifically in the view of the development of theculture of 'cha-no-yu.' It looks at the philosophy of the culture and ideology around thisuniquely Japanese culture, which has its own journey of transformation in times. Aesthetic
contemplation of various cultural forms around 'cha-no-yu' including tea rooms/garden(architecture), tea utensils, calligraphy, flowers is part of the discussions. Students will have
two fieldwork chances 1) to experience to be a guest of cha-kai (tea gathering), 2) Sitting Zen
at a temple. For the two fieldtrips, the cost around 2000yen should be collected in the firstsession. If a student is absent in the first session, he/she is not allowed to take this course.
If there are more than the class capacity (about 25), participants will be chosen by a lottery in
the first session.

Objectives

The course aims at enhancing students’ understandings of Japanese history,
cultural aesthetics, and essence of the Japanese 'tradition' in view of 'chano-yu`culture.

Goals1) Students gain new knowledge and perspectives in understanding Japanese cultures and history through `cha-no-yu',
and can explain about`cha-no-yu' culture with own understanding and words.
2) Students cultivate a wider perspective of other/own cultures in the reflection of traditions in the contemporary world.
3) Students contemplate on the role of one's culture/tradition in the global communities.

Lesson plans

Week 1) Orientation: "Culture," "Tradition" and "Japanese Culture"?
Origin of Tea culture: Japan in the east Asia
Week 2) Settlement of Tea culture: Cultures in Medieval Japan
Week 3) *Fieldwork: Zen and Tea
Week 4) Japanizing Tea culture: Wabi and Sabi
Week 5) Development of Cha-no-yu: Edo-Early Modern Cultures
Week 6) *Fieldwork (Being a guest to chakai)
Week 7) Chado in modernization of Japan: Multiculturalism in chanoyu
Week 8) Wrap-ups (Exam)*Both fieldwork is to be scheduled on Saturday or Sunday morning.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description(The course
schedule
is forsubject
to change.) in the class by reading assigned articles inStudents
must
preparethe discussions
advance.

Teaching style

The class consists of lectures and various tasks including research presentation, and fieldwork report,
and examination.
The class expects students to participate in the class, 1) prepared with reading articles, and 2) engaging
in discussions and presentation.
Taking good notes during a class is necessary. Students should review the class through own notes.

Equipment used

The lecture will use slides and audio-visual aids.

Textbook

None (Handouts to be provided.)Reference books

None (To be annouced in the class)Academic assessment

Grade evaluation will be performed in a comprehensive manner based on eager participation(35),reports(15x2), and final examination(35).

Prerequisites

Knowledge in Japanese hisotry should be a plus.

Other comments

The lecturer is a practitioner of Chado, whose research interest is in its historical development anddiaspora in cultural anthropological perspectives. Other research interest is cultural politics ofindigenous people in Japan and Oceania with focus on Hawai`i.

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Course No.

911153Course Title

Urban History of East Asian Region:Japan, China, Korea

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Thu7 , Thu8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Dr. Yunlian Chen
Contact information TEL:8934 E-mail: chenunren@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description

Colony and Foreign Settlement (Concession) constructed by the Europeans, especially the British in the
East Asia Region from the beginning of the 19th century is one of the key points for us to understand
today’s global economic city in the same region. This course aims to provide a new perspective about theformation process and their historic meanings of those cities in a global context, such as Singapore, Hong
Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Nagasaki, Incheon, etc. Why and how the above ports were opened up by
the Europeans, who actually had got involved in building those cities? In this lecture series, the teacher
will analyze those issues by describing the urban transformations and human activities took place inthose cities. The first part of this series will be focusing on Japan, Mainland of China, Hong Kong and
Macao.

Objectives

Our students will be expected to have a better understanding of the origin of urban globalization in the
East Asian Region from the historic perspective after being trained in this course. Additionally, thestudents will be asked to give short presentations and write reports in both English and Japanese about
one of the neighboring cities in Japan, China or Korea in order to enhance their fieldwork, academic
writing and presentation skills.

Goals

Lesson plans

1. Japan I: Foreign Concession (Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama), the Urban Planning of Meiji Tokyo
2. Japan II: Meg Resort Cities (Izu, Atami, Beppu)
3. Japan III: Port Cities (Hakata, Nigata)
4. Mainland of China I: Foreign Concession (Shanghai, Tianjin, Wuhan, Canton, Ningpo and Amoi)
5. Mainland of China II: The Former Japanese Colonies in North-East Area (Dalian, Shengyang andChangchun)
6. Mainland of China III: Today’s Urban Development and its problems
7. Hong Kong and Macao: The Historic Culture Heritage of European Colonies and the problems they arefacing currently
8. Final Presentation and Report*Fieldtrip to Kobe

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Basically, the course will be delivered by Yunlian Chen, but if she is out of university on her
university business or academic travelling, Dr. Inammori will give the lecture in stead.

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook
Reference books
Academic assessment
Prerequisites
Other comments

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Course No.

911146

Course Title

Comparative & International Higher Education I

Instructor(Affiliation)

KAMBARA Nobuyuki (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Fri5 , Fri6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information #225 Faculty of Letters, Law, and Economics Building No.2E-mail: kambara@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Wed. 10:00 - 11:30 or by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

Objectives

As an institution, the university is about a thousand years old. A nation's
higher education system is a product of its culture, history, politics, andsocio-economic development. Also, scholars and students travelinternationally to seek knowledge and skills from the beginning. Today, thehigher education sector across the world plays the center roles ofdevelopment of expertise and leadership in the professions ? business,
education, science, technology, government and the arts as well as an
educated citizen, which contribute to and shape national growth anddevelopment. This course focuses on developing the students' understanding
Students
will be able toissues
understandthe origins
of higher educationand historicaldevelopment.
Students andshould have aof educational
acrossdifferent
systemsof higher
education
basic introduction of the major 20th century models of university systems. Students should have a general, but fairly
comprehensive picture of the nature of the pressures on university systems around the world, and the degree to which
they are comparable. This will lead students to be able to discuss regarding issues of distance education,commercialization, internet technologies, student/scholar mobility, higher education services as international trade, andsocial services

Goals

Students will be expected to:(i)Make one or more presentations to help generate a good discussion(ii)Contribute creatively and in an informed manner to class discussions on topical issues(iii)Submit a research paper covering a particular topic

Lesson plans

1-2 History of Higher Education and Development: Distinctive Models of Higher
Education
3-4 Finance, Governance, and Organization of Higher Education
5-6 Outcomes of Higher Education
7-8 International Mobility of Students and Scholars

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading and writing on the topics is essential.

Teaching style

TBA

Equipment used
Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

The final term paper will count for 70% of the total grade. Class presentation and discussions will countfor 30%.

Prerequisites
Other comments

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Course No.

693131

Course Title

Language, culture, and social interaction I

Instructor(Affiliation)

IAN NAKAMURA (Liberal Arts)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Tue7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information iannaka@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail for appointment.
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is uniquely designed for EPOK students to take a class with Japanese
students. What makes this course different from Intercultural Communication 1 isthe deeper focus on language through analyzing spoken discourse in intercultural
settings. In addition, there will be greater attention paid to the relationship between
identities and on actions taken by the characters in the film/story and theconsequences.
This class is held once a week for one hour in Quarters 3 and 4.

Objectives(1) Use social interaction skills and critical thinking skills with greater self-confidence.
(2) Actively participate in group discussions, both speaking and listening.
(3) Express personal opinions more clearly and support them logically.
(4) Have more confidence in making new friends.

Goals(1) Active participation in every class will build greater self-confidence.
(2) Enjoy a sense of accomplishment will enhance self-motivation.
(3) Develop a more positive attitude towards studying English in the future.

Lesson plans

Students will make individual short speeches and participate in team discussions on topics related tointercultural communication and understanding. Main materials are students' reflection of their own
experiences and analyzing a film which portrays characters and issues dealing with social issues.
Note: Speech and team discussion topics will be different from Advanced English quarters 1-2 because
the film and students will be different.
Lesson 1: orientation to class and getting to know each other.
Lessons 2-3: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 4: Midterm progress check of speeches and team discussions to check communication skills
including taking notes.
Lessons 5-6: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 7: Final term check of speeches and team discussions including taking notes.
Lesson 8: review of what was learned during the term and preview the next term study.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Use your phone in and out of class as a research tool to search for information.

Teaching style

The teacher’s research area is conversation analysis. He will explain how talk-ininteraction is co-accomplished through the sequential and orderly organization ofturn taking. His particular interest is in native-non-native speaker talk.

Equipment used

Face-to-face communication will be emphasized over technology.

Textbook

NO required textbook. Materials and topics selected by teacher and students.

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Midterm check is 30%, final term check is 50%, reflective report is 10%, and consistent active
participation and positive social attitude are 10%.

Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

Having a positive attitude, patience, motivation, and responsibility are qualities which will greatly help
students enjoy the class and get the most out of it. The aim is to form a community of learners where
respectful and good listeners are appreciated.

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Course No.

693111

Course Title

Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries I

Instructor(Affiliation)

Rucynski John Edward (Liberal Arts)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Thu7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information rucyns-j@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

This unique course will be open to both Japanese students and EPOK (international exchange students).
The theme of the course is "Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries." The course will bebased on a series of documentaries by foreign directors which examine Japanese culture and society.
Scenes from these documentaries will be used as a springboard for student discussions, presentations,and short reports.
Possible documentaries (and aspects of Japanese culture and society they examine) might include:
1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (food culture, work-life balance, apprenticeship system)
2. Koko Yakyu/High School Baseball (sports and culture, balance of sports and study, senior/juniorrelationships)
3. Hafu: The Mixed Race Experience in Japan (cultural identity, cultural diversity, immigration)
4. Happy (life expectancy, quality of life, global perspectives of happiness)

Objectives

By taking this course, students will:
1. improve their ability to discuss in English with people from other countries.
2. acquire a deeper understanding of foreign perspectives of their own culture.
3. improve their ability to discuss and explain their own culture in English.
4. improve their listening skills by discussing with students from a range of different countries.

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals of the course in the first lesson.

Lesson plans

This 2-quarter course will revolve around a series of short units each based on a documentary
about Japan. We will generally spend two classes on each film, following the general pattern
below:
Sample class 1: Viewing documentary scenes, note taking, short lecture (introduction to the film/topic)
Sample class 2: Student-led discussions (based on student perspectives and out-of-class research)
End of quarter: Student presentations (group or individual)* You get full participation points by attending all classes, coming on time, completing in classassignments, and speaking up in class. You may lose points by being absent, coming late, off-task
behavior (e.g. sleeping, or texting on your phone), or non-participation in discussions.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will give instructions on how students can prepare for and review lessons.

Teaching style・ As this will be a discussion-based course, the number of students will be limited to about
25-30 students. If you want to take the course, it is highly recommended that you attend fromthe first lesson.
・Some of the documentaries we watch will be in Japanese, but almost all class activities(discussions, presentations, etc.) will be done in English.

Equipment used

The teacher will inform students about the equipment used in the first lesson.

Textbook

No textbook is required.

Reference books
Academic assessment

Performance on projects (50%); Class preparation (25%); Participation* (25%)
The teacher will inform students about grading in the first lesson.

Prerequisites

Not applicable

Other comments

A TOEIC score of at least 600 (or 260+ on the GTEC Listening & Reading( is recommended for thiscourse. Students with a score less than 600 may be considered if they are particularly motivated to takethe course. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions.

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Course No.

693142

Course Title

Model United Nations Preparation Course

Instructor(Affiliation)

COWIE NEIL (Liberal Arts)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Fri7 , Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Office:C418 email: ncowie2012@gmail.com
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
This class is open to both Japanese and international students. Students will learn
about global citizenship via the Model United Nations. Students will role playdelegates from different UN member nations. They will learn about the United
Nation’s role in global affairs, research global issues; how they affect the people oftheir country, and the of the world. Delegates will then gather in a UN committee todiscuss the issue and draft a resolution to solve the problems related to it.

Objectives

Gain understanding of global issues and the United Nations
Gain in-depth knowledge of other countries
Develop critical and creative thinking skills
Oral communication skills including: public speaking, debate, discussion and collaboration
Research and academic writing skills
Digital skills

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals of the course in the first lesson of each quarter.

Lesson plans

Tentative Weekly Plan (may change to address student needs and pace)
1. Role of the United Nations
2. Researching your assigned country
3. Formal Debate and Country Presentations/Researching the issues
4. Informal Debate and Writing draft resolutions
5. Caucusing and writing position papers
6. Resolutions and amendments
7. Formal and informal debate: Delivering Speeches
8. Informal debate and caucusing strategies/Final Position papers due

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will give instructions on how students can prepare for and review
lessons.

Teaching style

Equipment used

The teacher will inform students about the equipment used in the first lesson.

Textbook

None

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Grading (Tentative)
Country Presentation: 20% Position Paper: 30% Formal Speech: 20% Participation: 30%

Prerequisites

To take this class students must have a TOEIC score beyond 500 or equivalent.

Other comments

It is hoped that most students will take part in the Model UN in Tsukuba in December 2018https://juemun.org/juemun-2018/67

Course No.

912041

Course Title

This is Okayama

Instructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi(Liberal Arts), IWABUCHI Yasushi(Liberal Arts)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Tue3, Tue4
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Masumi Fujimotomfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
By appointment only
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course will aid all students to explore Okayama's local history, traditional
culture, and industry through first hand experiences. Students will choose one
outside activity to participate.
There are many different kinds of activities you can choose such as Japanesetraditional festivals in different local towns, a community fair, and more. Time anddate is varies depending on the event. All event will take place on weekend. The
transportation fees are usually covered.

Objectives

Students are able to understand the following subjects at the end of this quarter:
1) Okayama Local Towns and their culture2) how the small villages become a city3) objectives that the local is facing through the class lectures and guest speakers and field
work

Goals

After the completion of this course, students are able to demonstrate theirknowledge of local towns characters in Okayama.

Lesson plans

Week 1 ) Introduction and explanation of field work
Week 2）Community Development by local revitalization plan
Following order and name of town may change
Week 3) Yakage
Week 4）Maniwa
Week 5）Kojima and Shimotsui, Kurashiki
week 6 & 7）Field work
Week 8) Summary
A various guest speaker from local towns are invited to give a brief lecture.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

You will choose one weekend event to participate.

Teaching style

Equipment used

N/A

Textbook

It will be provided in the class.

Reference books

N/A

Academic assessment Participation and Report
Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

68Course No.

911095

Course Title

Introduction to Japanese Pop Culture

Instructor(Affiliation)

FUJIMOTO Masumi (Liberal Arts)

Term
3rd Term
Day / Period
Thu3, Thu4
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Masumi Fujimoto mfujimoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Thursday 15:00 - 17:00 by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is a study of a wide variety of modern Japanese pop culture including
anime, manga, local characters (Yuru Chara), local gourmet (B-class gourmet), andunique cafe styles. How the society and social norms helped shaping modern
Japanese culture are examined.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are;
1) Explore "Cool Okayama" concept or products
2) Apply the concepts to propose an unique suggestion as a part of Cool Japan
3) Work with Japanese students and develop an effective communication skills

Goals

It used to be Ukiyoe, Samurai, or Kimono as examples of worldly viewed typical Japanese culture while
Karaoke, One Piece, or Maid Cafe has more widely recognized as Japan’s culture recently. This course
aims at gaining the deep knowledge of Japan and its modern culture through better understanding theway in which gender, class, sexuality, age, and social group shape modern culture in Japan.

Lesson plans

Week 1 Study of Japanese animation and its history
Week 2 Examination of Cool Japan
Week 3 Study of Yuru Chara
Week 4 Field research : will be announced in the class
Week 5 Introduction of interesting Japan
Week 6 Field research : B-class Gourmet --- essay assignment
Week 7 and 8 Presentation : Okayama to the World
Each week, after the lecture, either group discussion or group presentation will beassigned.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

N/A
Balance of lesson activities
Lecture 50%
Active tasks 50%

Equipment used

N/A

Textbook

N/A

Reference books

N/A

Academic assessment Class participation ３０％, Essay assignment ３０％, Presentation ４０％
Prerequisites

N/A
There is one field for examining Japanese pop culture in Okayama.

Other comments

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71

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Course List for EPOK 2018-2019 4th Quarter
Genre：
Japanese Culture and Society
Global Communication
Millennium Nature and Science
Classes

Japanese
Language
Education

Credits

Lecturer(s)EPOK Research Project B: Completion

TBA

TBA

1

Obayashi and GP
Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project C: Development-1

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension B2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

TBA

TBA

1

GP Academic Staff

Study of Japan D

Wed

5 -8

1

Uzuka

Job Search for International Students II

Wed

7, 8

0.5

Uzuka

Mon

7, 8

1

Inamori

Tue

5, 6

1

Uzuka

Environmental Education Methods

Tue

5, 6

1

InamoriJapan's Culture Heritage Course (Kansai, Chubu, Kanto)

Tue

7, 8

1

Chen

Cultures and Issues in the Pacific Islands

Thu

5, 6

1

Obayashi

Gender issues in contemporary Japan

Thu

5, 6

1

Yamamoto

Urban History of East Asian Region: Taiwan, Hongkong, Vietnam, Philippine

Thu

7, 8

1

Chen

Comparative & International Higher Education II

Fri

5, 6

1

KambaraLanguage, culture, and social interaction II

Tue

7

0.5

Nakamura

Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries II

Thu

7

0.5

RucynskiCenter forInternational Cooperation and Project Management
GlobalPartnerships
Teaching English in Japan 4
and Education

EnglishLanguage
Education

Timetable

Japanese1

4

Japanese2

4

Japanese3

4

Japanese44Japanese5

4Japanese6 (Reading/Writing)2

Japanese6 (Listening/Speaking)2

Applied Japanese (Writing A)

1

Applied Japanese (Reading B)

1

Applied Japanese (Listening B)

1

Applied Japanese (Speaking A)

1

Reading and Writing 1
Reading and Writing 2

See Timetable

22Intermediate Grammer 1

1

Intermediate Grammer 2

1

Japanese through Films 1

1

Japanese through Films 2

1

Extensive Reading 1

1

Extensive Reading 2

1

Intermediate Kanji and Vocabulary

1

Japanese Culture and Society

1Japanese through News and Magazine Articles

1

Media Literacy

1Study of Okayama

1

Note

2018-2019 EPOK Timetable of Course 4th Quarter☆Japanese Language Course ■:Foreign students only □:EPOK course and Reg. course students

Mondayclass codeclasses

Tuesday
location class codeclasses

Wednesday
location class codeclasses

Thursdaylocation class codeclasses

Fridaylocation class codeclasses

location

1☆Japanese1(A)-2

C11☆Japanese1(B)-2

C24☆Japanese1(A)-2

C11☆Japanese1(A)-2

C11☆Japanese1(A)-2

C11

8:40-9:40☆Japanese 2(A)-2

C23☆Japanese2(A)-2

C23☆Japanese1(B)-2

C24☆Japanese1(B)-2

C24☆Japanese1(B)-2

C24☆Japanese2(B)-2C12☆Japanese2(B)-2C12☆Japanese2(B)-2C12☆Japanese2(A)-2

C23☆Japanese2(A)-2

C23☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese5-2

B22☆Japanese2(B)-2C12☆Japanese5-2

B222☆Japanese through Films 1-2 C11

9:50-10:50

C12☆Japanese2(C)-2

C11☆Japanese1(C)-2C12☆Japanese1(C)-2C12☆Japanese1(C)-2

C12

3☆Japanese2(C)-2

C11☆Japanese3(B)-2

C41☆Japanese2(C)-2

C11☆Japanese2(C)-2

C11☆Japanese3(A)-2

C23

11:00-12:00☆Japanese3(A)-2

C23☆Japanese4-2

B22☆Japanese3(A)-2

C23☆Japanese3(A)-2

C23☆Japanese3(B)-2

C41☆Japanese 6-2(Reading/Writing)

C24☆Japanese6-2(Reading/Writing)

C24☆Japanese3(B)-2

C41☆Japanese3(B)-2

C41☆Japanese 4-2

B22☆Applied Japanese（Writing
A2）

B22

☆Applied Japanese (Reading
B2)

C23

☆Japanese 4-2

B22☆Japanese4-2

C27☆Study of Okayama 2

C24☆Japanese 6-2(Listening/Speaking)

C24☆Japanese 6-2(Listening/Speaking)

C24☆Applied Japanese（Speaking A2）

B22

74

☆Japanese1(C)-2

4
12:50-13:50

Others☆Intermediate Grammar
1-2

5☆Reading and Writing1(A)-2

C23☆Reading and Writing1(B)-2

C23

14:00-15:00☆Reading and Writing2(A)-2

C12☆Reading and Writing2(B)-2

C12 692004 ■Study of Japan D ※☆Intermediate Kanji andVocabulary 2

B22☆Intermediate Grammar2-2

C24☆Extensive Reading2-2

C24☆Japanese through Newsand Magazine Articles

B22

6911124□Environmental Education
Methods

B31

15:10-16:10

911120■Teaching English in
Japan 4E31

□Language, culture andsocial interaction II (7P only)

D11 912503

775
16:20-17:20

911136□International Cooperation
and Project Management

B31 693132□Japan's Culture Heritage

911144 Course (Kansai, Chubu,

Kanto)

C27

B22☆Reading and Writing1(A)-2

C23☆Reading and Writing1(B)-2

C23

C31

☆Reading and Writing2(A)-2

C12☆Reading and Writing2(B)-2C12☆Media Literacy 2

B22☆Extensive Reading 1-2

C24☆Japanese through Films 2-2 B22

911154□Cultures and Issues in
the Pacific Islands

911187 □Gender issues incontemporary Japan■Job Search forInternational Students ※□Foreign Perspectives of
C32 693112 Japan throughDocumentaries II (7P only)□Urban History of East

911152 Asian Region:Taiwan,

Hongkong, Vietnam, Philippine

C41□Comparative &D51

911147 Inernational Higher

EducationII

C21☆Applied Japanese（Listening
B22
B2）

B31 691402■EPOK Research Project
B: CompletionC26

8

17:30-18:30

Others■691403 EPOK Research Project C: Development-1■691412 EPOK Research Project: Extension B2 ■691413 EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

Intensivecourse※Course dates are irregular and have to be confirmed with the course syllabus.

C26

C25

Course No.

691402

Course Title

EPOK Research Project B: Completion

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Fri7, Fri8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information C-309/ TEL:251-8935 / Email: j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
Following the research outline formulated in the first quarter, [and the developmentof the independent research (1/2)]*, students will conclude in writing individually a
4-page research essay as a final product. Students then work in a group, (1) inediting EPOK research essay collection book, and (2) in organizing EPOK student
forum (presentations) based on the individual research projects.
*for the students of 1-year EPOK

Objectives

Goals

In the EPOK Research Project Completion course EPOK students complete the their independent
research project they pursued throughout the EPOK period, and conclude by sharing its outcome as an
essay and presentation.
1) Completing an individual EPOK project (writing).
2) Editing EPOK research essay book (compilation of EPOK project essays).
3) Organizing the EPOK forum and presenting individually project essay.
Student should learn to:1) develop their understanding of Japanese society, culture or environment through their unique topic
and independent research pursuit.
2) broaden their interest and approach in the different culture and place by sharing their individual
research outcome.

Lesson plans(Week 1)

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Independent research

Teaching style

Independent research project.
Final essay booklet needs to be edited in the class.
Student conference is to be organized as an arena to present individual research
papers.

Schedule and review your outline,
・Writing Instruction(Week 2-4) Finalizing the project essay
・ Summary (=Abstract in Japanese) Due : Submit through advisor(Week 5） ・ Essay Due : Submit through advisor
・ Preparing for the Conference
・ Preparing Essay Collection(Week 6) Group work: 1)Essay collection editing, 2)Organizing Presentations(Week 7-8) Presentations
The schedule is subject to change.

Equipment used
Textbookn/aReference booksn/aAcademic assessment Contribution 10%, Essay 60%, Presentation 30%
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Other comments

All EPOK students take the course: B-Completion in their final quarter for EPOK
certificate.

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Course No.

691403Course Title

EPOK Research Project C: Development-1

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tue and Fri 14:00-17:00 By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
Based on the research outline formulated in the previous course, students develop
both literal and practical research on the subject under the direction of an assigned
advisor.

Objectives

The EPOK research project guides EPOK students to pursue the research project
independently with the directed reading and fieldwork under an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should learn to:

Lesson plans

1) Shape preliminary discussions.
2) Design a research method, and exercise the research.
3) Analyse the data, and develop arguments in response to the preliminary
discussions.
Week(1)~(8): Directed readings and discussions with Advisor.**The meeting schedule needs to be arranged with Advisor.
This EPOK Research Project “Development 1 and 2” applies only to the EPOK
students of 1-year program, who pursue EPOK certificate.
Student needs to work with the Advisor assigned in the first quarter.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching styleStudent work on the research project independently under the direction of anadvisor. The weekly discussion/guidance schedule should be planned with theadvisor.

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment Participation 40% Assignment 60%
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project A: Set-up

Other comments

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Course No.

691412

Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension B2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:
1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under theguidance of an advisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the
study through EPOK.
*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.

Lesson plans

This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research project work
under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to conduct the researchextension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should outline research theme andbackground. Based on the proposal the availability and the plan of the extension course needs
to be discussed and arranged between the EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research
instructor, and the student before registering the course.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

TBA

Teaching style

This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor.

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.

691413Course Title

EPOK Research Project: Extension C2

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
TBD
Number of credits
1
Required / elective
Contact information assigned advisor
Office hours
TBA
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course is designed to provide extra research work to aid EPOK students to
explore further in additional level of the research under the supervision of anassigned advisor. The course should be especially applicable to those who wish to
conduct their EPOK research project on a specific theme or subject often of thestudent’s major in their expertise such as in conjuncture of the laboratory work. An
actual course plan should be submitted as EPOK Research Project Extension Course
Schedule (Form-1*), which needs to be formulated by the designated instructor upon
the assignment of the course.

Objectives

Students should explore the individual project further in additional level of theresearch given extra research work under the direction of an assigned advisor.

Goals

Student should:
1) Construct a feasible methodology which student will pursue independently under the guidance of anadvisor.
2) Demonstrate and share the research outcome with the expertise explored uniquely in the study
through EPOK.

Lesson plans*Week(1)~(8): Directed research under the supervision of the advisor.
*The meeting schedule needs to be carefully arranged with the advisor.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

This course is designed specifically those who wish to expand the EPOK research
project work under the guidance of an assigned advisor. Students who wish to
conduct the research extension needs to submit a proposal. The proposal should
outline research theme and background. Based on the proposal the availability andthe plan of the extension course needs to be discussed and arranged between the
EPOK academic coordinator, applicable research instructor, and the student before
registering the course.
Independent research

Teaching style

Equipment used

TBA

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment TBA
Prerequisites

EPOK Research Project (A, B, C, D) applicable Mandatory course

Other comments

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Course No.

692004Course Title

Study of Japan D

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko(Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Wed 5, Wed 6 (TBA in the first class on Dec 5th)
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
The series of the course is designed to enable students to learn about Japaneseculture and society from different angles each with first-hand experiences. This
quarter we will focus on Japanese cuisine and culture. Students will learn andexperience about the basic concept of Japanese cuisine, and the culture behind thefoods.

Objectives

Students should be able :To present one of the key elements of Japanese cuisine and its cultural backgroundin class
To understand and share their opinions about “authentic” Japanese food.

Goals

Students should be able :To make a presentation on one of the key elements of Japanese cuisine and its
cultural background in class
To carry a discussion about “authentic” Japanese food in a group and write an essay.

Lesson plans

This course consists of lectures, presentation, hands-on experience and field trips.
1. Introduction (12/5)
2. Image of Japanese food in the world
3. Four seasons and Japanese food
4-5 Fundamentals of Japenese cuisine: Kome, Miso, Shoyu and Mirin
6.-7. Field trip & Hands-on cooking class(TBA)
8. Final Presentation**detailed explanation of course content and schedule will be announced at theorientation, please make sure to attend the first class or contact the instractor.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Preparatory readings and research

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook

No textbook is required and handouts will be provided.

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation 30%, presentations 30%, and Essay 40%

Prerequisites

None

Other comments

Students are expected to spend money(about 2,000 yen) for field works and material
fee.

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Course No.

911187

Course Title

Gender issues in contemporary Japan

Instructor(Affiliation)

YAMAMOTO Yumiko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Thu5, Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information E-404 TEL: 8557 Email: yumikoyamamoto@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
TBC
Language
EnglishCourse description
Gender norms and roles expected of women and men vary by country or
region, and they change over time. In this course, students will learn about
gender issues in present Japan as well as historical, cultural and social
background and institutional factors that have influenced the gender norms.
Through individual research and in-class discussion, students will haveopportunities to explore gender issues in other countries as well.

Objectives

Students will be able to understand terms and concepts introduced in theclass, and understand and analyze social and economic issues in Japan andrelevant laws and institutions from a gender perspective.

Goals

Students will be able to explain the subject to friends and others and apply
the knowledge gained in the class for their cross-cultural communication.

Lesson plans

1. Introduction: What is gender, why studying gender equality is important.
2. Gender identity; sexuality
3. Changes in family structure in Japan: gender and demographic change
4. Gender inequality in Japan: What international indicators would tell us?
5. Effects of gender equality laws and plans in Japan
6. Gender-based violence (evidence, policies, actions)7. Gender and disaster
8. Research presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students will come to the class having read assigned readings and regularly review
the materials covered in the previous weeks. Students' interest in the subject throughTeaching style

Lecture, discussion, (field-visit/guest-lecturers - TBC)

Equipment used

powerpoint

Textbook

No textbook; articles will be assigned.

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation 20%, short reflection notes 20%, research project 60% (paper 40%,
presentation 20%)

Prerequisites
Other comments

No specific knowledge is required. Strong interest in gender issues isdesirable
If anyone feels they will need special assistance for this class, please informthe instructor during the first two weeks of class.

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Course No.

912503Course Title

Job Search for International Students

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Wed 7, Wed 8 (TBA in the first class on Dec 5th)
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information mail:muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
by appointment
Language
Japanese / English
Course description
This is the introductory course of "How to start job search in Japan" for international
students.

Objectives

Students should be able
to understand the process of job search in Japan.
to learn key elements of job search and start preparing for the search.

Goals

Students will be familar to a whole process of the job-search in Japan, and be able to
make their own job-search plan.

Lesson plans

The class will cover following topics,
１．Overview of the job-search in Japan and its background culture
２．When you need to start it?
３．Job search preparation -there are things you can/should do now
４．How to write the Japanese resume and application "entry sheet"?
５. Written/Web/SPI test
６．Interview preparation**detailed explanation of course content and schedule will be announced at theorientation, please make sure to attend the first class or contact the instractor.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students need to prepare for a shot presentation.

Teaching style(1) Lecture 60% Discussions, and presentations:40％(2) Students will be expected to do discussions, group work, and presentations in this class
regularly.
(3) This class is taught in Japanese/English and students are required to actively participate
in class. If you have any requests/concerns, please contact the instructor via e-mail.

Equipment used

Powerpoint slides, white board.

Textbook

TBA in class

Reference booksn/aAcademic assessment TBA in class
Prerequisites

There is NO requirement of Japanese language proficiency for taking this class. However, if you are considering to find a job in Japan, JLPT level 2 or higher would be
minimum required by many companies.

This course will be taught mainly in Japanese with some English supports.
Other comments82

Course No.

911136

Course Title

International cooperation and project management

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Mon7 , Mon8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C303 takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp 086-251-7270
Office hours
Mon- Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description

In this lecture, students deepen understanding of international cooperation
approaches and situation of developing countries through simulation gamesand discussions.
As a practical approach, project management tools and methodologies usedby the aid organisations are also explained.

Objectives

To understand the current situation of developing countries andinternational cooperation
To learn project management skills

Goals

To be able to explain the current situation of developing countries andinternational cooperation
To be able to utilize project management skills

Lesson plans

１．Orientation
２．Understanding developing countries
３．Approaches for international cooperation
４．Trading game
５．Project planning
６．Project monitoring and evaluation
７．Preparing Gantt chart
８．Wrap up session

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Reading assignments may be given occasionally.

Teaching style

Lecturer: 40%
Presentation and discussion: 60%

Equipment used

Powerpoint slide and group work

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 40％

Group work: 30％

Assignment:30％

Prerequisites
Other comments

English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required to use simple
English when participating in group work with Japanese students.

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Course No.

911120

Course Title

Teaching English in Japan 4

Instructor(Affiliation)

UZUKA Mariko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Tue5 , Tue6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information muzuka@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

Teaching English is one of the most rewarding and popular experienceamong exchange students, and even some pursue it as their career goal after
studying abroad. This course will provide basic knowledge of teaching
English as a foreign language, as well as the opportunities to visit andobserve classes, interact with students, teach, and get feedback fromstudents and teachers.

Objectives

Students should be able :To understand basic knowledge and skills of TEFL
To make own lesson plans and teach classes
To share and discuss their understanding about teaching

Goals

Students should be familiar to English teaching environment in Japan andconfident teaching English to Japanese students.

Lesson plans

This course consists of lectures, discussions, and practicum in Integrated General
English classes offered by the Language Education Center.
1 Introduction
2 What to teach vs How to teach
3 Teaching English theory and classroom observation
4 How to make your lesson plan more effective
5-7 practicum and feedback
8 presentations

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Please contact to the instructor, if you need special arrengement.

Teaching style

In this class students are required to actively involved discussions and teach English
to Japanese students in English.

Equipment used
Textbook

No textbook is required and handouts will be provided.

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment Participation 30%, Presentations 40%, Essay 20%
Prerequisites

For non-native English speaker: TOEFL iBT57 above（TOEFL PBT 490，TOEFL CBT 163), or TOEIC560点 above or equivalent skill isneeded.

Both Japanese and international students are welcome.
Other comments

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Course No.

911124Course Title

Environmental education methods

Instructor(Affiliation)

INAMORI Takao (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Tue 5, Tue 6
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C303 takaoinamori@okayama-u.ac.jp 086-251-7270
Office hours
Mon- Fri
Language
EnglishCourse description

Is is important encourage greater interest in environment issues we arefacing today.
In this lecture, students learn environmental education methods forpromoting sustainable society.

Objectives

To understand the outline of environmental education methods

Goals

To be able to utilise general environmental education methods

Lesson plans

1. Orientation
2. Outline of environmental education
3. Environmental education methods
4. Learning activities for environmental education 1
5. Learning activities for environmental education 2
6. Preparing activities for environmental education 1
7. Preparing activities for environmental education 2
8. Wrap up session

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are required to conduct assignment in advance when it is given.

Teaching style

Lecturer: 40%
Presentation and discussion: 60%

Equipment used

Powerpoint slide and group work

Textbook

TBA

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

Participation: 40% Group work: 30% Assignment: 30%

Prerequisites
Other comments

English is mainly used in this course. English native students may be required to use simple
English when participating in group work with Japanese students.

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Course No.

911144Course Title

Japan's Culture Heritage Course (Kansai, Chubu, Kanto)

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Tue7 , Tue8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Room E402, TEL:8934 Email: chenunren@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course aims to provide a very new and fundamental knowledge about Japan’sculture heritage for both international students and Japanese students who aregoing to study abroad. In details, historical cities, architectures, arts, crafts and the
traditional way of lives of Japanese people will be included in the whole course.
Additionally, the teacher will arrange special opportunities of fieldwork for students
to understand the real characteristic, meaning and value of Japan’s culture heritage.
The main sources and materials of the course will be the results and experiences ofthe fieldwork carried out by the teacher (Chen) in the last ten years and theacademic reports on Japan’s culture heritage issued by governments, institutes, etc.
Objectives

Goals

Lesson plans

For International students, it is important to understand what the Japanese Culture isthrough this course especially when they are about to start their new studies and lives inJapan. Therefore, this course will teach them how to observe Japan’s culture heritage
through their daily lives and how to describe and present them in a foreign language. It will
particularly pay attentions to students’ practice and train their English or Japanese writing
and presentation skills. After being trained in this course, the students are expected to have aclearer perspective on Japan’s culture heritage and gain much stronger academicpresentation and writing skills.

1. Chugoku Area’s Culture Heritage (1) Hiroshima, Shimane
2. Chugoku Area’s Culture Heritage (2) Yamaguchi, Tottori
3. Shikoku Area’s Culture Heritage
4. Guidance for final examination (1)Each student needs to decide a topic of the final report through the consultation with the teacher.

5. Kansai Area’s Culture Heritage (1) Kyoto, Shiga
6. Kansai Area’s Culture Heritage (2) Nara, Osaka
7. Kansai Area’s Culture Heritage (3) Hyogo, Wakayama
8. Guidance for final examination (2)Students will submit a draft or outline of the final report. The teacher will give advices on how to develop the ideas and write a productive
article with strong argument and structure.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Students are encouraged to visit historic districts, museums.

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook

Handout will be provided for each class

Reference books

Please refer to Web syllabus:

Academic assessment

Short Presentation 20%、Final Report 40%、Final Exam 30% Participation and discussion in the class
10%

Prerequisites
Other comments

86Course No.

911154Course Title

Cultures and Issues in the Pacific Islands

Instructor(Affiliation)

OBAYASHI Junko (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Thu5 , Thu6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information C-309 251-8935 j_obayashi@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Tuesdays 14:00-17:00 By Appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
This course shares some issues both with historical and contemporary experiences ofindigenous people in the Pacific Islands communities. Students will overview thehistories of Pacific Islands in view of their cultures and experiences of socio-culturalinteraction and transformation from the first contact to the age of globalization.
From a cultural anthropological perspective students are encouraged to criticallylook at representations of the Pacific Islands by others especially in relation to
Japan. Hawai‘i as the most transformed community in the Pacific will be a crucialpart of the discussions in the course.
Students will be asked to pick a topic/island to research and share problem andunderstanding in the class.
Objectives

The Pacific has been an object of Euro-American interest and fantasy since the days of early expeditions.
The exotic images of the Pacific paradise, its "otherness," continues to be generated in the eyes of nonindigenous to the Pacific since to this day. This course aims to suggest unconventional, critical way ofviewing the representations of the Pacific Island communities through the case of Hawai'i, and hopes toenhance understanding and interest in the Pacific Islands' experiences and challenges.

Goals

At the end of this course, students should have gained awareness of:
1. Geographic, cultural, and political mapping of the Pacific Islands region
2. Histories of cultural encounter, innovation, and struggle in the Islands
3. Ways in which the Pacific Islands are represented

Lesson plans

Week(1) Orientation: Visioning the world of PacificWeek(2) History of Contact
Week(3) History of Colonization~De-colonization : Hawai`i
Week(4) Post colonization, Migrations and Globalization
Week(5) Tourism: Cannibal Tours and Paradise
Week(6) Ethnic relations and Issues in the PacificWeek(7) Indigenous Cultures and Politics
Week(8) Exploring the Pacific: Wrap-ups with Study-Tourism Project

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

Lecture, Readings, Moving images, Discussions, Presentations
The course uses reading materials and non-fiction/fiction films, visual discourse, to which
students are expected to react in regards to the topics.
The lecturer has studied Pacific Islands as area studies with focus on Hawai'i. The researchinterest is in cultural/identity politics of indigenous people in Oceania especially in Hawai`i.

Equipment used

Audio visual presentation is often used in the course.

Textbook

None (Handouts or online journal resource is to be provided as reading assignments.)

Reference books

None (Announced in the class.)

Academic assessment

Reading facilitation: (15%), Participation and contributions to class discussion (25%), Researchpresentation (25%), Group Presentation (35%)

Prerequisites

None

Other comments

The course will expect interactions between Japanese and international students indiscussions and group work.

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Course No.

911152

Course Title

Urban History of East Asian Region:Taiwan, Hongkong, Vietnam, Philippine

Instructor(Affiliation)

Yunlian Chen (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Thu7 , Thu8
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information Room:E402 TEL: 8934 E-mail: chenunren@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Language
EnglishCourse description

Objectives

Colony and Foreign Settlement (Concession) constructed by the Europeans, especially by the
British in the East Asia Region from the beginning of the 19th century is one of the key points
for us to understand today’s global economic cities in the same region. This course aims toprovide a new perspective about the formation process and their historic meanings of thosecities in a global context, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Nagasaki,
Incheon, etc. Why and how the above ports were opened up by the Europeans, who actually
had got involved in building those cities? In this lecture series, the teacher will analyze thoseissues by describing the urban transformations and human activities took place in thosecities. The Second Part of this course will mainly focus on the various island countries in the
East Asia Region. Apart from colonies and foreign settlements, we also are going to explore
Beijing, Lhasa (Tibet), which are the very traditional cities in East Asia.
The students will be expected to have a better understanding of the origin of urban
globalization in the East Asian Region from the historic perspective after being trained in thiscourse. Additionally, the students will be asked to give short presentations and write reports
in both English and Japanese about one of the neighboring cities in Japan, China or Korea inorder to enhance their fieldwork, academic writing and presentation skills.

Goals

Lesson plans

1. Singapore and Malaysia: The Historic Culture Heritage of British Colonies and the problems they arefacing currently
2. Taiwan: Cities of the Japanese Colonial Period and the Regeneration of their Historic Architectures in
Post Colonial Period
3. Korea: Cities of the Japanese Colonial Period and the Regeneration of their Historic Architectures in
Post Colonial Period
4. Vietnam: Cities of the French Colonial Period and the today’s Urban Redevelopment in Ho-Chi-Min
City
5. Tibet: Tibet Buddhism & Monastery and its nature
6. Beijing: Chinese Emperor’s capital and the forbidden city
7. Review: The Global Cities in the East Asia Region: their past, present situation and future
8. Final Presentation and Report

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Teaching style

Equipment used
Textbook

Handouts will be provided for each class

Reference books

Please refer to Web syllabus

Academic assessment
Prerequisites
Other comments

88Course No.

911147

Course Title

Comparative & International Higher Education II

Instructor(Affiliation)

KAMBARA Nobuyuki (Center for Global Partnerships and Education)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Fri5 , Fri6
Number of credits
1
Required / elective Elective
Contact information #225 Faculty of Letters, Law, and Economics Building No.2 E-mail: kambara@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Wed. 10:00 - 11:30 or by appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description
As an institution, the university is about a thousand years old. A nation's higher
education system is a product of its culture, history, politics, and socio-economic
development. Also, scholars and students travel internationally to seek knowledge
and skills from the beginning. Today, the higher education sector across the world
plays the center roles of development of expertise and leadership in the professions ?
business, education, science, technology, government and the arts as well as an
educated citizen, which contribute to and shape national growth and development.
This course focuses on developing the students' understanding of educational issues
across different systems of higher education and national contexts.
Objectives

Students will be able to understand the origins of higher education and historical development. Students should have abasic introduction of the major 20th century models of university systems. Students should have a general, but fairly
comprehensive picture of the nature of the pressures on university systems around the world, and the degree to which
they are comparable. This will lead students to be able to discuss regarding issues of distance education,commercialization, internet technologies, student/scholar mobility, higher education services as international trade, andsocial services

Goals

Students will be expected to:(i)Make one or more presentations to help generate a good discussion(ii)Contribute creatively and in an informed manner to class discussions on topical issues(iii)Submit a research paper covering a particular topic

Lesson plans

1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Assignment reading is essential.

Teaching style

TBA

University Professor and Students
Politics of Higher Education
Accessibility and Admission
Service University

Equipment used
Textbook

N/A

Reference books

TBA

Academic assessment

The final term paper will count for 70% of the total grade. Class presentation and discussions will countfor 30%.

Prerequisites
Other comments

89

Course No.

693132

Course Title

Language, culture, and social interaction II

Instructor(Affiliation)

IAN NAKAMURA (Liberal Arts)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Tue7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information iannaka@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail for appointment.
Language
EnglishCourse description

This course is uniquely designed for EPOK students to take a class withJapanese students. What makes this course different from Intercultural
Communication 1 is the deeper focus on language through analyzing spoken
discourse in intercultural settings. In addition, there will be greaterattention paid to the relationship between identities and on actions taken by
the characters in the film/story and the consequences.
This class is held once a week for one hour in Quarters 3 and 4.

Objectives(1) Use social interaction skills and critical thinking skills with greater self-confidence.
(2) Actively participate in group discussions, both speaking and listening.
(3) Express personal opinions more clearly and support them logically.
(4) Have more confidence in making new friends.

Goals(1) Active participation in every class will build greater self-confidence.
(2) Enjoy a sense of accomplishment will enhance self-motivation.
(3) Develop a more positive attitude towards studying English in the future.

Lesson plans

Students will make individual short speeches and participate in team discussions on topics related tointercultural communication and understanding. Main materials are students' reflection of their own
experiences and analyzing a film which portrays characters and issues dealing with social issues.
Note: Speech and team discussion topics will be different from Advanced English quarters 1-2 because
the film and students will be different.
Lesson 1: orientation to class and getting to know each other.
Lessons 2-3: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 4: Midterm progress check of speeches and team discussions to check communication skills
including taking notes.
Lessons 5-6: speeches and team discussions of new materials.
Lesson 7: Final term check of speeches and team discussions including taking notes.
Lesson 8: review of what was learned during the term and preview the next term study.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

Use your phone in and out of class as a research tool to search for information.

Teaching style

The teacher’s research area is conversation analysis. He will explain how talk-ininteraction is co-accomplished through the sequential and orderly organization ofturn taking. His particular interest is in native-non-native speaker talk.

Equipment used

Face-to-face communication will be emphasized over technology.

Textbook

NO required textbook. Materials and topics selected by teacher and students.

Reference books

None

Academic assessment

Midterm check is 30%, final term check is 50%, reflective report is 10%, and consistent active
participation and positive social attitude are 10%.

Prerequisites

N/A

Other comments

Having a positive attitude, patience, motivation, and responsibility are qualities which will greatly help
students enjoy the class and get the most out of it. The aim is to form a community of learners where
respectful and good listeners are appreciated.

90

Course No.

693112

Course Title

Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries II

Instructor(Affiliation)

Rucynski John Edward (Liberal Arts)

Term
4th Term
Day / Period
Thu7
Number of credits
0.5
Required / elective Elective
Contact information rucyns-j@okayama-u.ac.jp
Office hours
By appointment
Language
EnglishCourse description

This unique course will be open to both Japanese students and EPOK (international exchange students).
The theme of the course is "Foreign Perspectives of Japan through Documentaries." The course will bebased on a series of documentaries by foreign directors which examine Japanese culture and society.
Scenes from these documentaries will be used as a springboard for student discussions, presentations,and short reports.
Possible documentaries (and aspects of Japanese culture and society they examine) might include:
1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (food culture, work-life balance, apprenticeship system)
2. Koko Yakyu/High School Baseball (sports and culture, balance of sports and study, senior/juniorrelationships)
3. Hafu: The Mixed Race Experience in Japan (cultural identity, cultural diversity, immigration)
4. Happy (life expectancy, quality of life, global perspectives of happiness)

Objectives

By taking this course, students will:
1. improve their ability to discuss in English with people from other countries.
2. acquire a deeper understanding of foreign perspectives of their own culture.
3. improve their ability to discuss and explain their own culture in English.
4. improve their listening skills by discussing with students from a range of different countries.

Goals

The teacher will explain the goals of the course in the first lesson.

Lesson plans

This 2-quarter course will revolve around a series of short units each based on a documentary about
Japan. We will generally spend two classes on each film, following the general pattern below:

Sample class 1: Viewing documentary scenes, note taking, short lecture (introduction to the film/topic)
Sample class 2: Student-led discussions (based on student perspectives and out-of-class research)
End of quarter: Student presentations (group or individual)* You get full participation points by attending all classes, coming on time, completing in classassignments, and speaking up in class. You may lose points by being absent, coming late, off-task
behavior (e.g. sleeping, or texting on your phone), or non-participation in discussions.

Information regarding preparation,
review and related subjects including
assessment description

The teacher will give instructions on how students can prepare for and review lessons.

Teaching style・ As this will be a discussion-based course, the number of students will be limited to about 2530 students. If you want to take the course, it is highly recommended that you attend from thefirst lesson.
・ Some of the documentaries we watch will be in Japanese, but almost all class activities(discussions, presentations, etc.) will be done in English.

Equipment used

The teacher will inform students about the equipment used in the first lesson.

Textbook

No textbook is required for this course.

Reference books

The teacher will provide information about reference books throughout the course.

Academic assessment

Performance on projects (50%); Class preparation (25%); Participation* (25%)
The teacher will inform students about grading in the first lesson.

Prerequisites
Other comments

A TOEIC score of at least 600 (or 260 on the GTEC Listening & Reading) is recommended for this course.
Students with a score less than 600 may be considered if they are particularly motivated to take thecourse. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions.

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Other Recommended
Courses for
EPOK

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Other Recommended Courses for EPOKEPOK students can take courses, as part of the EPOK curriculum, in otherprograms including Global Discovery Program, Global Human Resource
Development course and General Education. The recommended courses on thefollowing list are basically offered in English.
For the syllabi of the courses, visit Okayama University Syllabus inquiry page:https://gs.okayama-u.ac.jp/ex/index_e.html
Note: As indicated in the list, some courses have prerequisite and require an
approval from the instructor for enrollment. If interested in taking them, youneed to contact the instructor via email well in advance before the semester
begins. Remember to copy the email to your EPOK academic advisor.

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Global Discovery Program (GDP)
Course code

Classes (English Names)

Credits Term

Day

PeriodLecturer(s)1131037

Anthropology of Food

1.5

1

Mon/Thu1

UESUGI Takeshi

2131039Cultural Anthropology

1.5

1Mon/Thu

2

CHUNG Haeng-ja

3131050Organizational Behaviour (Basic)

1.5

1

Tue
Fri

7・8 (Tue)
7 (Fri)GONG Yuanyuan

4131045Populism

1.5

1

Mon/Thu

4

OSAWA Kimiko

5131056Introduction to Composition

1

1

Mon

7・8

HANSEN Kelly
UDDIN Md Azhar

6

131049Chemistry for Chemical Engineering

1.5

1Tue/Fri

3・4 (Tue)
3 (Fri)

7

132009Microeconomics II

2

1

Tue/Fri

5・6

KHARE Prajakta

8131054

Interdisciplinary Reading Skills ESL

0.5

1

Tue

8

HANSEN Kelly

9131057

Composition Skills (Summer)

1

2

Mon

5・6

HANSEN Kelly

10131047

Mathematics for Physical Chemistry

1.5

2

Mon/Thu

11131048Modern Physics

1.5

2

Tue
Fri

3 (Mon)3・4 (Thu)
2 (Tue)1・2 (Fri)

12

131035

Environmental Anthropology

1.52

Tue/Fri3

UESUGI Takeshi

13131033

Family in Motion

1.5

2

Tue/Fri

4

MIYAGAWA Haruna

14131042Introduction to Macroeconomics

1.5

2

Tue
Fri

5・6 (Tue)
5 (Fri)

KHARE Prajakta

15132014

Nonprofit Management and Governance22

Tue/Fri

7・8

YOSHIOKA Takayuki

16132008

History of Social Thought

2

3

Mon/Thu

1・2

MIYAGAWA Haruna

17131059Human Resource Management

1.5

3

Mon/Thu

6

GONG Yuanyuan

18131044Introduction to Politics

1.5

3

Mon/Thu

3

OSAWA Kimiko

19

131032

Korean Diaspora

1.5

3

Mon/Thu

4

CHUNG Haeng-ja

20132018Japanese Politics

2

3

Mon/Thu

5・6

OSAWA Kimiko

21

132021Elementary Statistical Science

1

3

Tue

1･2

SAKAMOTO Wataru

22

132005

Medical Anthropology

2

3

Tue/Fri

3・4

UESUGI Takeshi

23132010Macroeconomics II

2

3

Tue/Fri

5・6

KHARE Prajakta

24131052Introduction to Composition

1

3

Tue

7・8

HANSEN Kelly

25

132031

Atomic Physics

1

3

Thu

3・4

TANG Jian

26

132034Intorduction to Catalytic Chemistry

1

3

Fri

1・2

UDDIN Md Azhar

27

132039Organizational Behaviour (Advanced)

2

4

Mon/Thu

1･2

GONG Yuanyuan

28131040Introduction to Social Inquiry

1.5

4

Mon/Thu3

MIYAGAWA Haruna29131043Comparative Global Perspectives on Nonprofits, Volunteering, and Giving

1.5

4

Mon/Thu

4

YOSHIOKA Takayuki

30132017Comparative Politics

2

4

Mon/Thu

5・6

OSAWA Kimiko

31

132012

Japanese Economy

2

4

Tue/Fri

3・4

KHARE Prajakta

32131041Introduction to Microeconomics

1.5

4

Tue
Fri

5・6 (Tue)
5 (Fri)

KHARE Prajakta

33

131038Energy and Society

1.5

4Tue/Fri3

UESUGI Takeshi

34

133004

Anthropology of the Self

2

4

Tue/Fri

5・6

UESUGI Takeshi

35131053Composition Skills

1

4

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HANSEN Kelly

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Molecular Structures

1

4

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3・4

TANG Jian96

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Department of Agricultural Science (GDP)
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Classes (English Names)

Credits Term

Day

PeriodLecturer(s)1132028Introduction to Applied Plant Science I

1

1

Tue

5・6

KUBO Yasutaka and others

2132029Introduction to Applied Plant Science II

1

1

Fri

5・6

ICHINOSE Yuki and others

3132030Introduction to Animal Science

1

2

Tue

5・6

NISHINO Naoki and others

4132026Introduction to Agricultural Bioscience

1

2

Wed

5・6

KAMIMURA Kazuo and others

5131051Introduction to Agricultural Sciences

1.5

2

Thu

5・6・7

ICHINOSE Yuki and others

6132027

Introduction to Environmental Ecology

1

2

Fri

5・6

SAKAMOTO Keiji and others

7-

Animal Production Science

1

3

Tue

5･6

SAITO Noboru and others

8-

Vegetable and Flower Science

1

3

Wed

5･6

GOTO Tanjuro and others

9-

Plant Disease and Control

1

3

Thu

5･6

TOYODA Kazuhiro and others

10-

Fruit Science

1

3

Fri

5･6

KUBO Yasutaka and others

11133049Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Science

1

4

Mon

3・4

HIROBE Muneto and others

12133048Analytical Chemistry

1

4

Wed

5・6

TAMURA Takashi and others

13-

Food and Nutrition Science

1

4

Thu

5･6

MORITA Hidetoshi and others*
Approvalnecessary

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General Education（GDP）
Course code

Classes (English Names)

Credits Term

Day

PeriodLecturer(s)1911171

Global Sociology: Understanding Diversity

1

1

Tue/Fri

4

MIYAGAWA Haruna2

911830Fundamentals of Physics

1

1

Fri

1･2

TANG Jian

3

911183

Principles of Management

1

2

Mon/Thu

4

GONG Yuanyuan

4911170Current Political Events

1

2

Tue/Fri

4

OSAWA Kimiko

5

911805Fundamentals of Earth Sciences

1

2

Fri

5･6

YAMASHITA Katsuyuki

6911824Introductory Mathematics

1

3

Tue

1･2

TANG Jian

7911168Introduction to Business

1

3

Tue/Fri

3

KHARE PRAJAKTA AMIT

8911169Giving and Volunteering

13

Tue/Fri

4

YOSHIOKA Takayuki

9911828Introductory Chemistry

1

3

Tue

5･6

UDDIN Md Azhar

10

911829Basic Biology

1

3

Thu

3･4

SUGA Michihiro

11

911826Introductory Physics

1

3

Thu

7･8

TANG Jian

12

911825Fundamentals of Mathematics

1

4

Tue

1･2

TANG Jian

13

911167

Cross-Cultural Experiences

1

4

Tue/Fri

4

CHUNG Haeng-ja

14911827

Fundamentals of Chemistry

1

4

Fri

5･6

UDDIN Md Azhar

15

912504Career Worshop -Kyoyo-

1

Intensive (Summer)

YOSHIOKA Takayuki*
Approvalnecessary

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General Education
Course code

Classes (English Names)

Credits Term

Day

Period1911092

Theory of Knowledge (1)11Tue/Fri

72911093

Theory of Knowledge (2)12Tue/Fri

7

Lecturer(s)TAHARA Makoto
MORIOKA Akemi
TAHARA Makoto
MORIOKA Akemi*
Approvalnecessary**

Global Human Resource Development
Course code

Classes (English Names)

Credits Term

Day

PeriodLecturer(s)1911473English Communication: Healthy & Sustainable Societies 2

1

2

Fri

5・6

KIM Dong Kwang

2911468Global Studies 3

1

3

Wed

5・6

KIM Dong Kwang

3911467Creativity, Critical Thinking&Innovation

1

4

Wed

7・8

KIM Dong Kwang

4911823Introduction to the Seto inland sea region

1

4

Mon

5・6

YAMAKAWA Junji

97*
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