Syllabus Number 1
CourseName

Music Psychology

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

4000

Course Number

027055

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ADACHI Mayumi（大学院文学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Music psychology—psychological studies of music and musical behaviors—is becoming more and more popularamong researchers. This course will cover the wide scope of music psychology, ranging from the system of soundto the ecological functions of music. The goals of this course are to grasp the basis of music psychology and tounderstand what has already been revealed and what still needs to be investigated. This course will provide an
opportunity for you to think about what “music psychology” can contribute to the advancement of our knowledge
about music and our musical behaviors (e.g., listening, singing, performing, composing).

Course Goals

By taking this course, you will:(1)come to understand technical terms, concepts, and phenomena related to music psychology through lectures.
(2)become able to explain technical terms, concepts, and phenomena related to music psychology with your own
words.

CourseSchedule

1. Orientation & Overview of the course
2. Acoustics & Psychoacoustics
3. Hearing system
4-5. Principles of music perception (& Online quiz)
6-8. Music perception and cognition (including developmental issues)
9-10. Memory in music (including developmental issues)
11-13. Music and emotion (including developmental issues)
14. Psychology of music performance
15. Musical affordances (including developmental issues)
AND Online final exam.

Homework

As a preparation, read an article/chapter assigned for each topic, and jot down questions you would like to ask
during lectures (1 hour/week). As a review, go over the handouts for each topic, and try explaining technicalterms and/or phenomena with your own words (1 hour/week).
In addition to the above homework, explore additional research articles or information of your interests to expand
your knowledge in this field (1 hour/week).

Grading
SystemAttendance & discussion (10 %), Online quiz (20 %), and Online final exam (70%).

Textbooks /Reading List

Psychology of music: From sound to significanceS. Tan, P. Pfordresher, & R. HarreHove, UK: Psychology
Press20109.7818416987e+12
Mandatory readings, including selected portions from the textbook, will be either distributed in the class and/or
available as PDF via Moodle in ELMS system.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The lecture portion of this course is offered as "Music Psychology" (3000 level for Arts & Science Courses inEnglish). If nobody registers for this English course, and if all the registered students wish, the lecture may be
given in Japanese.

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CourseName

Ecology and Evolution

Semester, Year

Fall quarter

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

5000

Course Number

027076

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARAKI Hitoshi（大学院農学研究院）

CourseObjectives

In this course, we learn concepts and techniques of ecology, evolution and conservation through profounddiscussions on peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals.

Course Goals

1. Understand the concepts of ecology, evolution and conservation
2. Evaluate scientific manuscript critically
3. Summarize peer-reviewed papers and give presentations for discussion
4. Lead and contribute to scientific discussions

CourseSchedule

We assign a discussion leader for each paper of interest. The discussion leader will summarize the paper at the
beginning of each course, followed by discussions over the paper. The scientific papers include ecology,
evolution and conservation. The study species may include not only animals but also plants and microorganisms.

Homework

Read the paper thoroughly in advance and prepare for discussion. Each member is expected to provide someidea(e.g. questions, critics, better methods) to the discussion each time.

Grading
SystemContribution to the open discussion（70%) and strategy for leading the discussion（30%） are evaluated. No
final exam.

Textbooks /Reading List

Eco-evolutionary Dynamics / Andrew P. Hendry : Princeton Univ Pr, 2016, ISBN:0691145431

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

https://animalecologystaff.wixsite.com/hgs-lae/en

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CourseNameIntroductory Complex Function

Semester, Year

Fall quarter

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027067

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the complex analysis that are essential forsolving advanced problems in theoretical physics.

Course Goals

The course is an introduction to the complex function. The course deals with complex numbers and complex
plane, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy's integral formula, power
series and Laurent series, zeros and singularities, and residue theory with the Cauchy residue theorem.

CourseSchedule

Complex Variables and Functions Analytic function
Taylor and Laurent Series Singularities
Calculus of Residues Final Exam

Homework

Each week, the homework assignment requires students to solve several problems relevant to the topics
discussed in class.

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

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CourseName

Exercise in Introductory Complex Function

Semester, Year

Fall quarter

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027068Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the complex analysis that are essential forsolving advanced problems in theoretical physics.

The course is an introduction to the complex function. The course deals with complex numbers and complex
plane, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy's integral formula, power
series and Laurent series, zeros and singularities, and residue theory with the Cauchy residue theorem.

CourseSchedule

Complex Variables and Functions Analytic function
Taylor and Laurent Series Singularities
Calculus of Residues Final Exam

Homework

Each week, the homework assignment requires students to solve several problems relevant to the topics
discussed in class.

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

Syllabus Number 1
CourseName

Statistical Mechanics I

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027061

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The objective of statistical physics is understanding the behaviour of matter on the basis of its microscopic
structure and of the microscopic laws of nature.

Course Goals

To obtain a basic understanding of the key concepts of thermal physics like entropy, especially the use and basic
applications of equilibrium statistical mechanics and elementary thermodynamics in problems of pedagogicaland practical importance.

CourseSchedule

1. Thermal Equilibrium; The ideal gas; Equipartition of energy
2. Heat and Work; Compression work
3. Heat capacities; Rates of processes
4. Two-state systems; The Einstein model of a solid; Interacting systems 5. Large systems; The ideal gas
6. Entropy
7. Temperature; Entropy and Heat
8. Paramagnetism; Mechanical equilibrium and pressure
9. Diffusive equilibrium and Chemical potential; Summary and a look ahead
10. Heat engines; Refrigerators
11. Real heat engines; Real refrigerators
12. Free energy as available work and as a force toward equilibrium
13. Phase transformations of pure substances; Phase transformations of mixtures 14. Dilute solutions;Chemical equilibrium
15. Final exam

Homework

Each week, the homework assignment requires students to solve several problems relevant to the topics
discussed in class.

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

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CourseName

Quantum Mechanics I

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027062

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Quantum mechanics is a system that describes the world of microscopic materials, and forms the foundation ofphysics with dynamics, thermal statistical mechanics, electromagnetism.
In this lecture we briefly look back on the birth of quantum theory and then learn the fundamental principles ofquantum mechanics such as Schrödinger equation, operator and wave function space and apply it to simple
systems to solve the Schrödinger equation and the physical meaning. Finally we learn about symmetry,conservation law, angular momentum.

Course Goals

We set the following four goals.
(1) To understand the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics such as Schrödinger equation, meaning ofwave function and expectation value.
(2) To solve the Schrodinger equation for various potentials and to understand the result.
(3) To understand the system of quantum mechanics such as operators and wave function space.
(4) To understand the role of various symmetries in quantum mechanics and angular momentum and its
representation.

CourseSchedule

We set the following four goals.
(1) To understand the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics such as Schrödinger equation, meaningof wave function and expectation value. (2) To solve the Schrodinger equation for various potentials and tounderstand the result.
(3) To understand the system of quantum mechanics such as operators and wave function space.
(4) To understand the role of various symmetries in quantum mechanics and angular momentum and its
representation.

Homework

Every week

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

Syllabus Number 1
CourseName

Seminar in Statistical Mechanics I

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027063

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The objective of statistical physics is understanding the behaviour of matter on the basis of its microscopic
structure and of the microscopic laws of nature.

Course Goals

To obtain a basic understanding of the key concepts of thermal physics like entropy, especially the use and basic
applications of equilibrium statistical mechanics and elementary thermodynamics in problems of pedagogicaland practical importance.

CourseSchedule

1. Thermal Equilibrium; The ideal gas; Equipartition of energy
2. Heat and Work; Compression work
3. Heat capacities; Rates of processes
4. Two-state systems; The Einstein model of a solid; Interacting systems 5. Large systems; The ideal gas
6. Entropy
7. Temperature; Entropy and Heat
8. Paramagnetism; Mechanical equilibrium and pressure
9. Diffusive equilibrium and Chemical potential; Summary and a look ahead
10. Heat engines; Refrigerators
11. Real heat engines; Real refrigerators
12. Free energy as available work and as a force toward equilibrium
13. Phase transformations of pure substances; Phase transformations of mixtures 14. Dilute solutions;Chemical equilibrium
15. Final exam
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Homework

Each week, the homework assignment requires students to solve several problems relevant to the topics
discussed in class.

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List
Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

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CourseName

Seminar in Quantum Mechanics I

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027066

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ARINDAM Das（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Quantum mechanics is a system that describes the world of microscopic materials, and forms the foundation ofphysics with dynamics, thermal statistical mechanics, electromagnetism.
In this lecture we briefly look back on the birth of quantum theory and then learn the fundamental principles ofquantum mechanics such as Schrödinger equation, operator and wave function space and apply it to simple
systems to solve the Schrödinger equation and the physical meaning. Finally we learn about symmetry,conservation law, angular momentum.

Course Goals

We set the following four goals.
(1) To understand the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics such as Schrödinger equation, meaning ofwave function and expectation value. (2) To solve the Schrodinger equation for various potentials and tounderstand the result.
(3) To understand the system of quantum mechanics such as operators and wave function space.
(4) To understand the role of various symmetries in quantum mechanics and angular momentum and its
representation.

CourseSchedule

1. The birth of quantum theory
2. Schrödinger equation
3. One-dimensional quantum system
4. Operators and wave function space
5. Schrödinger equation in a central force field
6. Angular momentum and its representation

Homework

Every week

Grading
SystemClass Performance: 10%
Homework: 40%
Final Exam: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students have to register for Lecture and Seminar both. Interaction type will be English.

Syllabus Number 1
CourseNameJapanese Foreign Policy Ⅱ

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027101

Instructor(s)(Institution)

IWAMI Tadashi（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

This course explores Japan’s role in international politics. It focuses on Japan’s foreign and security policies in
the post-Second World War era. The course provides students with various opportunities to learn, analyze anddiscuss the change and continuity of Japan’s foreign and security policies in both regional and global contexts.
It examines some of the recent foreign and security issues surrounding Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.
By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve the following course objectives:
1.Understand the critical turning points in the change and continuity of Japan’s foreign and security policies in
the post-Second World War period
2.Analyze and discuss various issues that have had an impact on Japan’s foreign and security policies, and3.Contribute to creating a proactive learning environment in the classroom by communicating and collaboratingwith the other students

CourseSchedule

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15Homework

Read the reading materials before coming to the lecture every week

Grading
SystemResearch Presentation 40%
Research Report 40%
Class Discussion 20%

Textbooks /Reading List

Introduction to Aspects of Japan I: Japan's Foreign and Security Policy
Japan in the Immediate Aftermath of the Second World War
Theories I: Realism
Theories II: Liberalism and Constructivism
Japan's Constitution and its Foreign and Security PostureJapan-US Security Alliance and Regional Instability
Reviewing theories of International Security
Japan's Foreign and Security Policies in the Cold War Era
Japan's New Roles in the post-Cold War
Japan's Commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Abe Administration and Japan’s proactive role in regional and global security
Regional Instability in the Post-Abe Administration
In-class Presentation I
In-class Presentation II
Review and Wrapping up

All reading materials will be made available online at the course website or Google classroom

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The lecture schedule is subject to change.

Syllabus Number 1
CourseNameJapanese Politics

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027102

Instructor(s)(Institution)

IWAMI Tadashi（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

This course introduces students to a wide range of issues, events and problems related to the political institutionsof modern Japan . In particular, it employs a multi-faceted framework known as PESTLE when students learn
the contents of modern Japan. PESTLE allows them to understand and analyse various issues frommultidimensional perspectives.

By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve the following course objectives:
1.Understand and describe current issues related to modern Japan
2.Analyse the current issues of Japan by applying the PESTLE framework
3.Evaluate and display the outcomes of their learning by writing a report and delivering an in-class presentation

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15

Introduction to Japanese Studies: Political Economy / Japanese Politics
Think, Pair, Share Japanese Studies
PESTLE Approach to Japanese Studies
Why Japan Matters: Politics, Economy and its Global Role
Politics in Japan I: An Overview
Politics in Japan II: Japan's Political Executive Branches
Politics in Japan III: Key Characteristics of Political Parties: LDP I
Politics in Japan IV: Key Characteristics of Political Parties: LDPII and Other Parties
Learning Academic and Research Skills Specific to Japanese Studies
Conducting Research on Japan
Learning Presentation Skills
In-class Presentation and Peer Review I
In-class Presentation and Peer Review II
In-class Presentation and Peer Review III
Review and Wrapping-up the Semester

Homework

Read the reading materials before coming to the lecture every week

Grading
SystemResearch Presentation 40%
Research Report 40%
Class Discussion 20%

Textbooks /Reading List

Read the reading materials before coming to the lecture every week

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The lecture schedule is subject to change.

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CourseName

Soviet History, 1917-1991

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

5000

Course Number

027054

Instructor(s)(Institution)

WOLFF DAVID（スラブ・ユーラシア研究センター）

CourseObjectives

This course is an introduction to Soviet History for students whose main goal is to gain an overview of different
varieties of historical approaches to Russia, while strengthening their English-language skills.

Course Goals

1. Learn correct chronology of Soviet history
2. Understand principles and practice of Leninist politics and socialist economy
3. Strengthen English skills through reading, discussion and presentation

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Russia on the Eve of Revolution: Introduction
Week 2: The Theory of Revolution and the Revolutionary Movement
Week 3: October (in November)
Week 4: War Communism/NEP and Foreign Policy
Week 5: Nationality and Nationalities
Week 6: Collectivization, Industrialization, Purge and Terror
Week 7: Culture: The Great Experiment and Socialist Realism
Week 8: Politics, Diplomacy and Leadership: Lenin and Stalin
Week 9: World War II and Cold War
Week 10: Soviet Women
Week 11: GULAG and Diaspora
Week 12: Stagnation, Daily Life and Collapse
Week 13-15: Student presentations

Homework

Students must complete readings before class
to be able to engage in active discussion.

Grading
System

50% Paper
30% Class participation
20% Presentation

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

This course is open to all students with sufficiently strong English and interest in Soviet history, but
is primarily intended for graduate students of the Slavic-Eurasian Research Center.
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CourseName

The Real Story of Child Language Acquisition

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

4000

Course Number

027056

Instructor(s)(Institution)

OKU Satoshi（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Every child acquires their native language effortlessly and in a very short period. This looks so natural thatpeople do not realize how amazing it is. Current studies of language and language acquisition have revealed
several interesting aspects of child language acquisition, many of which do not coincide with what we normallybelieve about language. In this course, we are going to discuss how actually children acquire their native
language. The students also learn basic concepts and methodology of study of human language.
The students will learn skills to read, and understand substantial amounts of English texts, and will havetraining of writing essays in English. The students also learn basic concepts and methodology of study of humanlanguage. The students eventually can evaluate how fascinating human language is, and thus how fascinating
human beings are.
(Following are subject to adjustment)
Week1 General Guidance: Significance of Study of Child Language Acquisition
Week2 Great Word Hunt: How Children Learn Words (1)How Children Find Words, learning Inflection
Week3 Great Word Hunt: How Children Learn Words (2)Creating Words
Week4 What’s the Meaning of This?: How Children Acquire Linguistic Meaning (1)First Meanings, First Mapping
Week5 What’s the Meaning of This?: How Children Acquire Linguistic Meaning (2)Learning Nouns, Learning Verbs
Week6 What’s the Meaning of This?: How Children Acquire Linguistic Meaning (3)Learning Adjectives, Learning Preposition, Learning Pronouns
Week7 Words All in a Row: How Children Learn to Build Sentences (1)Getting Started, Pivotal Words, Missing Bid Pieces
Week8 Words All in a Row: How Children Learn to Build Sentences (2)Missing Small Pieces, Learning to say “Not”
Week9 Words All in a Row: How Children Learn to Build Sentences (3)Who? What? Where?, Yes-No Questions, Other Constructions
Week10 What Sentences Mean: How Children Use Sentences to Communicate (1)What a Word Can Do?, Two is Better than One, Passive Sentences
Week11 What Sentences Mean: How Children Use Sentences to Communicate (2)Understanding things that aren’t there, Understanding Pronouns,
Can you Quantify that?
Week12 Talking the Talk: How Children Perceive Speech Sound
Week13 How do They Acquire Language?: Against “Common Sense” Account (1)Why it’s not Imitation?, Why it’s not Teaching?
Week14 How do They Acquire Language?: Against “Common Sense” Account (2)So, What DO Children Need?, It’s All in the Head
Week15 (August/02) Summary: Final Word - What’s the difference between First and Second Language
Acquisition?

Homework

Students are required to do homework assignments every week. Read the text, summarize the content, andanswer questions in the homework.

Grading
System

Evaluation is based on the student’s contribution to the class discussion (20%), homework assignments (1-2 pagelong every week) (60%), and a short term paper (20%).

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

How Children Learn LanguageWilliam O'GradyCambridge University Press20059.7805215319e+12
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Website ofLaboratory

Additional
Information

Students are supposed to have TOEFL-ITP score 530 or above (or equivalent English proficiency) to take thiscourse. If you do not satisfy this qualification, but still are eager to take this course, come to see the instructor.
（この授業は、講義、ディスカッション、宿題、全て英語で行う。受講学生は、TOEFL-ITP 530 点以上（またはそれと同等）の英語力があることを前提とする。上記、条件を満たさない学生でも、強く受講を希望する場合は、担当
教員に相談すること。）

Syllabus Number 1
CourseNameJapanese Economy

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027060Instructor(s)(Institution)

ONYENEKE GECHINTI BEDE（大学院経済学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Students will be able to:
1. Understand the history, challenges and prospects of the Japanese Economy.
2. Understand Japanese management and business practices.
3. Learn from cases of Japanese companies adapting to changing markets.

Course Goals

To introduce to students various issues in modern Japanese economy and offer insights into Japanesemanagement and business practices.

CourseSchedule

Lecture 1: Introduction
Lecture 2: Japanese Economic History
Lecture 3: Japan's Entrepreneurial LandscapeLecture 4: Japanese Management Practices
Lecture 5: Concepts in Japanese management
Lecture 6: Challenges for Japanese Economy
Lecture 7: Culture and Consumer Behavior in Japan
Lecture 8: Globalization of Japanese Firms
Lecture 9: Succeeding in Global Markets
Lecture 10: Marketing across borders
Lecture 11: Digital Transformation in Japanese Firms
Lecture 12: Executing Digital Transformation
Lecture 13: Business Model innovation
Lecture 14: Summary
Lecture 15: Final Examination

Homework

Students are required to read assigned lecture materials for each class and create a brief summary withdiscussion points.

Grading
System1) Students' active participation in class is worth 50% of your grade. (This means that you should talk in class,ask and answer questions, and share your ideas with others to do well in the course).
2) Evaluation of submitted assignment accounts for 20%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The course schedule may change depending on the progress of the class.
Instructions on how to proceed with the class will be explained in detail in the first class.

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CourseName

Multiculturality in Hokkaido and Japan

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027091

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Emma Cook（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course explores multiculturalism and minorities in Japan. Guest lecturers will also be invited to present onvarious aspects of multiculturalism in the Japanese context.

Course Goals

Students will:
1. Gain an introductory theoretical understanding of minorities, ethnicity, race, identities, and multiculturalism
in Japan
2. Gain knowledge of the lives and practices of indigenous peoples and minorities in the Japanese context.

CourseSchedule

1.Introduction: Minorities and Multiculturalism
2.Ethnicity and Race
3.Multiculturalism and Japan
4.The Ainu
5.Okinawa and Ryukyuans
6.Zainichi Koreans
7.Nikkei Brazilians
8.Guest Lecture
9.Guest Lecture
10.‘Hāfu’ or ‘Double’
11.‘The Politics of Identity in Japan’
12.Student Presentations
13.Student Presentations
14.Student Presentations
15.Moving Beyond Multiculturalism?

Homework

Grading
SystemWeekly readings are assigned and students must submit a discussion question based on the reading each week.

Discussion Questions: 20%
Reflection Essays: 50%
Presentation: 30%(Please note that this is subject to change and finalised information will be available in the course syllabus
available at the beginning of the class on the Google Classroom page of this course.)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

A strong command of English is recommended.
Please note that the course schedule, topics, and grading system may be subject to change. Finalised information
will be available in the course syllabus available at the beginning of the class on the Google Classroom page ofthis course.

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CourseNameJapanese Culture II: Advanced Readings

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027092

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Emma Cook（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course is designed for students to learn more about Japanese society and culture through ethnographies ofJapan, and to learn how to begin producing ethnography themselves. Each week we will focus on one
ethnographic study of Japan, reading and analyzing two or three chapters of each book. Students will also learn
about ethnographic methods and put this knowledge into practice by conducting some fieldwork and producing
their own ethnographic essay.

Course Goals

Students will:
1. Develop a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and society through reading ethnographies of Japan.
2. Gain an understanding of ethnographic research methods and their relation to the production of knowledge
3. Gain practical skills in conducting ethnographic research and writing ethnographies

CourseSchedule

1.Introduction to Social Anthropology and Ethnographic Writing
2.Making Tea, Making Japan
3.Robots and the Nation
4.Music and Noise
5.Fieldwork and Ethnographic Writing
6.Reflection Papers: Writing Ethnographies
7.Coffee Cultures
8.Culture and Illness
9.Cultures of Aging
10.Cultures of Care
11.Cultures of (Human) Death
12.Cultures of (Pet) Death
13.Essay Preparation
14.Essay Peer Review
15.Review and Reflections

Homework

Each week there will be selected readings from the ethnographies - usually 2-3 chapters - and students must
formulate a discussion question for each chapter to send it in before the class. All readings are provided via thecourse website on Google Classroom.

Grading
SystemDiscussion Questions (20%)
Discussion Lead and Reading Analysis (20%)
Reflective Analysis on Ethnographic writing (20%)
Ethnographic Essay (40%)(Please note that this is subject to change and finalised information will be available in the course sy

Textbooks /Reading List
Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

This course is primarily designed for 2nd year (and above) MJSP students. However, students with a backgroundin Japanese studies are able to attend after agreement by the instructor.
A strong command of English is needed to take this course, and the course schedule and syllabus are subject tochange. Finalised information will be available in the course syllabus available at the beginning of the class on
the Google Classroom page of this course.

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CourseNameCreative Writing Workshop: Writing Short Stories

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027079Instructor(s)(Institution)

Ku Eric Kuo Han（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This class is a creative writing workshop focusing on reading and writing short stories. This class is called a"workshop" because the primary goal of the class is for students to write their own short stories and discuss themas a class. During class, both the instructor and classmates will discuss the short stories and provide constructive
criticism. In addition, we will read a wide range of short studies published by respected authors from various
regions around the world, various genres, and various time periods.

Course Goals

By the end of the course, students will :- learn foundational concepts of how short stories are written- read a wide range of short stories from different genres, authors, regions, and time periods- write their own short stories- learn to evaluate and provide constructive feedback to their classmates' short stories

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemWeek 1: Course Introduction
Week 2: Reading Short Stories 1 & 2 (Focus on Plot Structure and Point of View)
Week 3: Reading Short Stories 3 & 4 (Focus on Tone and Dialogue)
Week 4: Reading Short Stories 5 & 6 (Focus on Character Development)
Week 5: Workshop 1: Student Stories 1 & 2 + Short Story 7
Week 6: Workshop 2: Student Stories 3 & 4 + Short Story 8
Week 7: Workshop 3: Student Stories 5 & 6 + Short Story 9
Week 8: Workshop 4: Student Stories 7 & 8 + Short Story 10
Week 9: Workshop 5: Student Stories 9 & 10 + Short Story 11
Week 10: Workshop 6: Student Stories 11 & 12 + Short Story 12
Week 11: Workshop 7: Student Stories 13 & 14 + Short Story 13
Week 12: Workshop 8: Student Stories 15 & 16 + Short Story 14
Week 13: Workshop 9: Student Stories 17 & 18 + Short Story 15
Week 14: Workshop 10: Student Stories 19 & 20 + Short Story 16
Week 15: Workshop 11: Student Stories 21 & 22 + Short Story 17
Week 16: Workshop 12: Student Stories 23 & 24 + How to Publish Your Short Stories
Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them outby themselves. If students do not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the course andconsequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes. Students will be expected topositively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give a general explanation regarding
preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide specific instructions as
appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes. Students will also be expected
to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them out by themselves. If students do
not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the course and consequently there is a possibility
that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly recommended to earnestly and systematicallyengage in preparation for classes.
Course Credit Requirements:
1. Attend 12 out of 15 classes.
2. Arrive on time for class (If you are late 3 times, it will be counted as 1 absence)
Grading:- Homework (20%)- Short Story Writing Assignment 1 (40%)- Short Story Writing Assignment

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Textbooks /Reading List

All readings will be provided by the instructor.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level(TOEFL-ITP score＜ 500) may register for this course.

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CourseName

Current Events in Language and Society

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027080Instructor(s)(Institution)

KLASSEN MARSHALL DROLET（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course will serve as an introduction to the field of translation and localization, identify promising practices
in translation and localization in modern popular media, websites, and literature. Students who are interested
in the process of translation and localization with native proficiency in English OR Japanese and intermediate
proficiency in Japanese OR English are welcomed.

Course Goals

Students will demonstrate the language linguistic and technical skills needed to effectively translate facts
concepts and feelings from one language to another.
Students will observe how language is translated from one language to the other, identify potential problems
and complete in-class assignments based on the lecture and class readings.
Students will gain an understanding of linguistic and cultural challenges and approaches to translation andlocalization, accompanied by scholarly articles and examples from media sources.

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Introduction & Key Concepts
Week 2 - 3: Translation Services and Globalization Practices
Week 4 - 5: Manga & Anime
Week 6 - 7: TV
Week 8 - 9: Cinema
Week 10 - 11: Electronic Entertainment
Week 12: Recap/Review
Week 13 - 15: Student Presentations

Homework

Grading
SystemStudents will be expected to complete assignments in and outside of the classroom. Preparation before class is
expected, and students who do not prepare before class may have trouble completing assignments in-class. The
instructor will give clear directions about expectations in class, and how to prepare for the next class, throughreadings and/or homework assignments. If students do not review the materials, they may not be able to perform
well in homework and exams, and may be unable to gain credit. Students are asked to prepare for each classsession seriously in order to get the most out of our class.
Grading System
Course Credit Requirements:
1. Complete both the Midterm and Final Exam
2. Attend 12 out of 15 classes.
3. Arrive on time for class (If you are late 3 times, it will be counted as 1 absence)
Grading:
Participation (20%)
Quizzes (30%)
Exams (Midterm & Final) (50%)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level (TOEFL-ITP score ＜ 500)
may register for this course. Students will access all class materials, quizzes, and homework assignments via
devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets) in the classroom.

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CourseName

Translation and Localization of Japanese and English-Language Media

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027085

Instructor(s)(Institution)

KLASSEN MARSHALL DROLET（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course will serve as an introduction to the field of translation and localization, identify promising practices
in translation and localization in modern popular media, websites, and literature. Students who are interested
in the process of translation and localization with native proficiency in English OR Japanese and intermediate
proficiency in Japanese OR English are welcomed.

Course Goals

Students will gain an understanding of linguistic and cultural challenges and approaches to translation andlocalization, accompanied by scholarly articles and examples from media sources.
Students will demonstrate the language, linguistic and technical skills needed to effectively translate facts,
concepts, and feelings from one language to another.
Students will observe how language is translated from one language to the other, identify potential problems
and complete in-class assignments based on the lecture and class readings.

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Introduction & Key Concepts
Week 2 - 3: Translation Services and Globalization Practices
Week 4 - 5: Manga & Anime
Week 6 - 7: TV
Week 8 - 9: Cinema
Week 10 - 11: Digital Entertainment
Week 12: Recap/Review
Week 13 - 15: Student Presentations

Homework

Grading
SystemTextbooks /Reading List
Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students will be expected to complete assignments in and outside of the classroom. Preparation before class is
expected, and students who do not prepare before class may have trouble completing assignments in-class. The
instructor will give clear directions about expectations in class, and how to prepare for the next class, throughreadings and/or homework assignments. If students do not review the materials, they may not be able to perform
well in homework and exams, and may be unable to gain credit. Students are asked to prepare for each classsession seriously in order to get the most out of our class.
Grading System
Course Credit Requirements:
1. Complete both the Midterm and Final Exam
2. Attend 12 out of 15 classes.
3. Arrive on time for class (If you are late 3 times, it will be counted as 1 absence)
Grading:
Participation (20%)
Quizzes (30%)
Exams (Final) (50%)
All materials will be distributed digitally using the course Learning Management System (LMS).

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CourseName

Indigenous Peoples and Education 2024 II

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027082

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Jeffry Joseph GAYMAN（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemThe purpose of this course is to deepen students’ intercultural understanding through focusing on the topic ofeducation as it relates to Indigenous Peoples and their aspirations and needs. Students will be introduced to theunique position of Indigenous Peoples in world history, general issues of Indigenous peoples as related to culturaltransmission and education, and Indigenous responses to the educational challenges that they face.
The course will use a variety of media including books, newspaper articles, interviews, video, film, You Tube, as
well as actual Indigenous educational materials, in order to allow students to experience Indigenous society andculture and its issues in a firsthand way. Students will be given ample opportunities in class to discuss their own
culture and experiences as related to the course topics, and thus extend their analytical and critical thinking
skills and improve their oral and written skills of persuasion and critical commentary.
○ To understand the unique position of Indigenous Peoples in world history, and through doing so to gain adeeper understanding of the relation between majority and minority peoples.
○ To critically reflect on the role of the environment, and of education, in cultural transmission andmaintenance, and to become aware of the special needs of Indigenous peoples with regard to education.
○ To increase cultural sensitivity.
○ To critically reflect on power relations in society.
○ To increase knowledge and awareness of Indigenous peoples lives, issues and values, with a focus on the
Indigenous Peoples of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Alaska, Hawaii, Scandinavia/the Nordic countries, and Japan.
○ To critically reflect on the relation between language, culture and identity, and on how we acquire andtransmit our Native as well as second languages.
Week 1 Native Knowledge Systems
Week 2 Native Knowledge Systems CONT Stories and the Oral Tradition
Week 3 Native Knowledge Systems CONT Stories and the Oral Tradition
Week 4 Review and Discussion
Week 5 Imperialism, Colonialism and ‘Indigenous Peoples’
Week 6 The Nation-State and Schooling/Assimilatory Education
Week 7 Language Shift and Loss of Tradition
Week 8 “Culturally-Responsive Education”and The Indigenous Response to Mainstream Education
Week 9 Saami Educational Initiatives
Week 10 The Hawaiian Education Initiative
Week 11 The Maori Education Initiative
Week 12 Alaska Native Education
Week 13 The World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education / Indigenous Higher Education
Week 14 The Ainu People, Cultural Transmission and Education I
Week 15 The Ainu People, Cultural Transmission and Education II
Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. The instructor will givea general explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also
provide specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individualclasses. Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carrythem out by themselves. If students do not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the courseand consequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.
In-Class Participation (40%), Oral Presentations (20%), Journal/Final Paper (40%)
Participation and Preparation (40%)
Students who positively participate in class discussions and are well prepared for class with examples and/or
questions regarding the material will receive higher marks.
Oral Presentations (20%)
Students will be required to give a 5-10 minute oral presentation from a list of weekly topics. More details will
be given in the first class.
Journal or Final Paper (40%)
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course materials, class discussions, or other related material. Journal entries must address four (4) different
topics addressed in class. Further details and guidelines regarding length and how to compose these written
assignments will be given in class.e

Textbooks /Reading List

Materials will be distributed by the instructor in class.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

https://researchmap.jp/483/

Additional
Information

This course is open only to students with an Advanced English ability (a score of 500 or higher on the TOEFLITP), and will be also opened as a code-shared subject of “International Exchange Program”.

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CourseName

Political Economy of Japan and East Asia

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027090Instructor(s)(Institution)

SASADA Hironori（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course will explore political economy of East Asian countries including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, andChina. The course consists of two parts. The first part analyzes similarities and differences in the developmental
paths and the systems of political economy in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China. It also reviews existingstudies on East Asian political economy. The second part examines the recent development in the economic
relations among those countries focusing on such areas as trade, finance, and regional integration.

Course Goals

This course places emphasis on interaction among the instructor and students in class, and students are expectedto actively participate class discussion.

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Guidance
Week 2: Overview of Asian Economy and Explanations for the “Asian Miracle”
Week 3: Political economy of Japan (1) The bureaucracy
Week 4: Political economy of Japan (2) Industrial policies
Week 5: Political economy of Japan (3) Corporate systems
Week 6: Political economy of South Korea (1)Week 7: Political economy of South Korea (2)Week 8: Midterm Exam
Week 9: Political economy of Taiwan
Week 10: Political economy of China (1)Week 11: Political economy of China (2)Week 12: Economic relations in East Asia (1) 1990s: Regionalism
Week 13: Economic relations in East Asia (2) 1990s: The Asian financial crisis
Week 14: Economic relations in East Asia (3) 2000s: Free trade agreements and TPP
Week 15: Economic relations in East Asia (4) 2010s: Development assistance
Week 16: Final exam

Homework

Read the reading materials before coming to the lecture every week.

Grading
SystemMidterm exam
Final exam
Class participation

Textbooks /Reading List

40%
40%
20%

All reading materials will be made available on the Google classroom.

Websites
Website ofLaboratory

https://hirosasada.github.io/

Additional
Information

The lecture schedule is subject to change.

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CourseNameIntroductory Fourier Analysis

Semester, Year

Winter quarter

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027069Instructor(s)(Institution)

SALAK Dragan（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Fourier analysis covers a wide range of mathematical concepts and techniques that are extensively used inscience and engineering. In this course, we’ll start from the basics – the Fourier series, as a tool to expand
periodic functions. The students will then learn the Fourier transform and how to calculate it for various
functions that are often encountered in physics problems. One such function is the Dirac delta function, andsimilar impulse functions, to which one lecture is devoted. Other topics include convolution, autocorrelation, andcross-correlation, concepts closely related to Fourier transform in practical applications. In the last part, students
will learn about the Laplace transform, as another example of integral transforms. Various applications ofFourier series and Fourier transform will be discussed.

Course Goals

Students will acquire skills to:- expand basic functions in Fourier series- calculate Fourier transforms- apply knowledge of Fourier transform to important functions such as Dirac delta function- calculate Laplace transform

CourseSchedule

Lecture 1: Fourier series I
Lecture 2: Fourier series II
Lecture 3: Fourier transform
Lecture 4: Convolution
Lecture 5: Dirac delta function
Lecture 6: Fourier transform theorems
Lecture 7: Laplace transform

Homework

Homework (problem sets) will be distributed several times during the course. The deadline to submit answers
will be two weeks.

Grading
SystemThe grades will be decided based on performance in three categories:- attendance (10%)- homework (40%)- final exam (50%)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Learning material: lecture notes.

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CourseName

Exercise in Introductory Fourier Analysis

Semester, Year

Winter quarter

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027070Instructor(s)(Institution)

SALAK Dragan（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Fourier analysis covers a wide range of mathematical concepts and techniques that are extensively used inscience and engineering. In this course, we’ll start from the basics – the Fourier series, as a tool to expand
periodic functions. The students will then learn the Fourier transform and how to calculate it for various
functions that are often encountered in physics problems. One such function is the Dirac delta function, andsimilar impulse functions, to which one lecture is devoted. Other topics include convolution, autocorrelation, andcross-correlation, concepts closely related to Fourier transform in practical applications. In the last part, students
will learn about the Laplace transform, as another example of integral transforms. Various applications ofFourier series and Fourier transform will be discussed.

Course Goals

Students will acquire skills to:- expand basic functions in Fourier series- calculate Fourier transforms- apply knowledge of Fourier transform to important functions such as Dirac delta function- calculate Laplace transform

CourseSchedule

1: Fourier series I
2: Fourier series II
3: Fourier transform
4: Convolution
5: Dirac delta function
6: Fourier transform theorems
7: Laplace transform

Homework

Homework (problem sets) will be distributed several times during the course. The deadline to submit answers
will be two weeks.

Grading
SystemThe grades will be decided based on performance in three categories:- attendance (10%)- homework (40%)- final exam (50%)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Learning material: lecture notes.

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CourseName

Classical Mechanics II

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027064

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SALAK Dragan（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The second part of the two-semester course on classical mechanics begins with calculus of variations. Afterlearning how to apply the Euler-Lagrange equation, techniques to solve problems on coupled oscillators will becovered using Lagrangian mechanics and matrix algebra. The next topic is Hamiltonian mechanics, a formalism
based on Hamilton’s equations. Conservation laws, canonical transformation, phase space, and Liouville’s
theorem will be discussed. In the second part, advanced topics on potential theory (Poisson’s equation), fluid
dynamics, wave mechanics (wave equation, interference, diffraction) are introduced.

Course Goals

Acquire knowledge and skills to- apply Lagrangian formalism (Euler-Lagrange equation) to mechanics problems- solved coupled-oscillator problems- apply Hamiltonian formalism (Hamilton's equations) to mechanics problems- use the Poisson equation to solve problems in Newton's theory of gravitation- use the wave equation

CourseSchedule

1. Calculus of variations
2. Lagrangian mechanics I
3. Lagrangian mechanics II
4. Coupled oscillators I
5. Coupled oscillators II
6. Hamiltonian mechanics I
7. Hamiltonian mechanics II
8. Hamiltonian mechanics III
9. Potential theory I
10. Potential theory II
11. Potential theory III
12. Fluid dynamics
13. Wave mechanics I
14. Wave mechanics II
15. Wave mechanics III

Homework

Homework (problem sets) will be distributed.

Grading
SystemGrades will be decided based on performance as follows:- attendance/activity in seminars 10%- homework 40%- final exam 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Classical mechanicsJohn R. TaylorUniversity Science Books20059.7818913892e+12

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The main learning material will be lecture notes.
Students must register both lectures and seminar.

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CourseName

Seminar in Mechanics II

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

1 Credit

Course level

2000

Course Number

027065

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SALAK Dragan（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The second part of the two-semester course on classical mechanics begins with calculus of variations. Afterlearning how to apply the Euler-Lagrange equation, techniques to solve problems on coupled oscillators will becovered using Lagrangian mechanics and matrix algebra. The next topic is Hamiltonian mechanics, a formalism
based on Hamilton’s equations. Conservation laws, canonical transformation, phase space, and Liouville’s
theorem will be discussed. In the second part, advanced topics on potential theory (Poisson’s equation), fluid
dynamics, wave mechanics (wave equation, interference, diffraction) are introduced.

Course Goals

Acquire knowledge and skills to- apply Lagrangian formalism (Euler-Lagrange equation) to mechanics problems- solved coupled-oscillator problems- apply Hamiltonian formalism (Hamilton's equations) to mechanics problems- use the Poisson equation to solve problems in Newton's theory of gravitation- use the wave equation

CourseSchedule

1. Calculus of variations
2. Lagrangian mechanics I
3. Lagrangian mechanics II
4. Coupled oscillators I
5. Coupled oscillators II
6. Hamiltonian mechanics I
7. Hamiltonian mechanics II
8. Hamiltonian mechanics III
9. Potential theory I
10. Potential theory II
11. Potential theory III
12. Fluid dynamics
13. Wave mechanics I
14. Wave mechanics II
15. Wave mechanics III

Homework

Homework (problem sets) will be distributed.

Grading
SystemGrades will be decided based on performance as follows:- attendance/activity in seminars 10%- homework 40%- final exam 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Classical mechanicsJohn R. TaylorUniversity Science Books20059.7818913892e+12

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The main learning material will be lecture notes.
Students must register both lectures and seminar.

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CourseNameImmigrants and society

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027105

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Xiao Lan（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

In today's globalized world, where the flow of people, goods, and information across national borders has becomecommon, the number of immigrants is increasing in countries around the world. However, each country has its
own system of accepting immigrants and its own way of thinking about "immigrants" depending on its history
and political system.
In this class, we aim to understand the phenomenon of immigration from the perspective of society, culture, andeconomy, and to acquire the knowledge and mindset necessary to build a multiculturally convivial society
through discussions based on the experiences and ideas of students from different countries.

Course Goals

Students can understand the history and present situation of globalization.
Students can understand immigration issues.
Students can organize their own thinking about a multiculturally society.
Students can learn and practice ways of communication with people with different cultures.

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemTextbooks /Reading List

1. Introduction
2. Intercultural communication
3. Globalization and Japan
4. Various forms of Immigration and Japan's migration history
5. Who are immigrants?
6. Immigration and economy
7. Immigration and society
8. Immigration and culture and education
9. Immigration issues in Japanese society
10〜13. Group work project on ‘multicultural society’
14. Presentation
15. Reflection and peer evaluation

This class focuses on learning through group discussions and group work. Students need to gather informationto actively participate in discussions.

Active participation in discussions. （50%）
Final presentation（50%）

information will be given during the class.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

TOEFL iBT61=ITP500 or above/ TOEIC score of about 590 is recommended
If more than 25 people register for the course, there will be a selection process.

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CourseNameJapanese History (Theory & Practice) II

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027096

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SCHILTZ MICHAEL（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

As traditional historiographies of a country’s experience with modernity are mostly ordered according to an axisof ‘key moments’ or ‘junctures’ that were typically identified in hindsight (and, therefore, not visible as such tocontemporaries), they often gloss over processes and/or structures that accumulate, build up over time and thatare mostly latently present. Without attempting to reject traditional historiographies as unscientific ormisleading, this course attempts to experiment with studying the latter. Concretely, we use the history of moneyand financial technologies as a case-study. Largely defined by network effects (this is to say that their utility is
increased in proportion to the degree by which others are willing to participate in their use), this course attempts
to uncover how consecutive Japanese governments a) dealt with Japan’s (lower tier) financial status and b) tried
to move the country higher on the international pecking order.
The story is one of rampant experimentation, mounting losses, and occasional success. Importantly, the story is
also an encounter with several of the most intensely dramatic aspects of the history of modern Japan. Financial
affairs arguably determined the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905); success and eventual massive
losses of foreign exchange reserves in World War I; and Japanese militarism on the road to World War II.

Course Goals

Methodologically, the course presents multiple chances to engage with primary sources. Because of money’s
innate international nature (through international trade, exchange, investment etc.) quite a few official sourceswere published in English or in English translation. As such, they were elements in the Japanese campaign toenhance the country’s credibility and make the country’s financial instruments (bonds, debentures) palatable tothe international investor. The course attempts to familiarize students with the process of finding, digesting,and evaluating both primary and secondary sources.

CourseSchedule

1. Bakumatsu currency crisis
2. From the Trade Dollar to the Bank of Japan
3. Matsukata deflation
4. Adoption of the Gold Standard 1
5. Adoption of the Gold Standard 2
6. Russo Japanese War
7. World War I: Japan’s Role on the International Scene
8. Restoration of the Gold Standard
9. The Rise of Financial Expertise in the Roaring Twenties
10. The Great Depression
11. Women’s Role in the Great Depression
12. Financial Imperialism in Asia 1
13. Financial Imperialism in Asia 2
14. 圓の戦争
15. Bankrupting Japan: The Financial Freeze

Homework

From session 2 on, small student groups may be assigned to introduce topics to be discussed. This may include
both historical matter and/or their contemporary implications.
Students are expected to:
1. to participate in the course as a whole: doing the essential reading for each week’s topic, and coming prepared
to question and intervene.
2. To provide written and oral comments.
3. To research, write, present, and defend your argument and choice of topic to be discussed.
4. When presenting, students should go beyond the narrow content of the reading to be presented; develop anargument as a coherent whole, e.g. by focusing on theoretical issues (e.g. the relationship between (political)
power and violence, methodological ones (for instance the nature of the relationship between ‘ideas’ and thematerial/technological/… contexts in which they are shaped).

Grading
System

Evaluation will be based on reading notes, class discussions (other means of evaluation may be discussed withthe students). There is no paper to be written; instead, students are asked to make ‘smart’, elaborate andinteractive presentations (these are aSyllabus Number 1
Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

https://github.com/michaelschiltz/Japanese_History_2/blob/master/README.md**This class is, by default, an in-person class with assistance by Google Classroom. For the classroom code, see
the ELMS system. However, if the Covid situation deteriorates, and in accordance with university policy, theformat may change to an online class. Note, however, that Google classroom remains at all times in place for thesubmission of homework and the formulation of discussion points throughout the course.**Additional
Information

Introductory reading:
Tamaki, Norio. 1995. Japanese Banking: A History, 1859-1959. Studies in Monetary and Financial History.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Some basic rules: whereas attendance is considered crucial, merely being present in class is insufficient to pass.
Active participation is prerequisite. Checking social media or constantly looking at your phone during class is
discouraging and even disturbing for your peers, so should be avoided. This class demands a considerable degreeof commitment; do not take this class if you are not motivated.

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CourseNameMaterial Markets: Readings in Financial History

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027097

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SCHILTZ MICHAEL（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

HomeworkMore often than not, finance and financial markets conjure up images of abstract models, impenetrable jargon,
and tortuous equations. This course, without denying the latter, argues that there also exist succinctly*material* aspects to them. In a concrete example: although markets trade sets of broadly similar or even
identical securities, distinctly different rules and mechanisms governing their trading procedures and, inparticular, technicalities governing the flows of information among market participants ―what we nowadays
conveniently refer to as microstructure― produce distinct ways of price formation and price discovery and,
consequently, result in very different market outcomes, with clear implications for how markets evolve. Taking
clues from the sociology of finance (MacKenzie, 2008; 2009) and especially from a strand of research in financial
history (Goetzmann, 2005; 2017; Poitras, 2006), this course focuses on East-Asian financial history in acomparative context.
Traditionally, one of the most promising venues for highlighting the materiality of markets has been the studyof communication technologies enabling the transactions that take place within them. In a most recent example,
John Handel has documented how the introduction of the ticker tape in the nineteenth-century London Stock
Exchange went hand in hand with the creation of new inequalities in the distribution of price information among
financiers and investors (2021), a finding that contradicts the efficiency and democratization story that the
ticker’s inventors and traditional economic studies have embraced. Similar asymmetries caused by the
implementation of communication technologies have been discovered and documented by Eichengreen (2016)
and MacKenzie (2009), from whom this course has borrowed its title. Unfortunately, very few studies haveattempted to dig up parallels in non-Western contexts. In the Japanese context, Takatsuki has described how
pre-modern messenger services as hikyakuya 飛 脚 屋 and tebata 手 旗 cemented the role of capital-rich
speculators in the Osaka Dojima Rice Securities Exchange (2018). Different, and, in my view, equally compelling,
approaches to the materiality of markets have concentrated on the architectural design of (financial)marketplaces (Neal 1993; MacKenzie 2009); the role of mathematical developments (including material limits tocomputability) and actuarial science (Haberman, 1995), computing tools and data visualization (Poitras 2006) inthe creation of financial instruments; bookkeeping tools and manuals (Schiltz 2020); assaying practices, tradingheuristics (Haug & Taleb, 2011; Bouchaud et al., 2018), and so on (it is difficult if not impossible to make thislist exhaustive). The approaches are not only aligned by their interest in the perceived inefficiencies and/or
asymmetries market microstructure is believed to have produced. Interestingly, they are part and parcel of avery recent strand in the literature highlighting microstructure as the key to understanding the inner workingsof the financial ecosystem (Bouchaud, 2008; Bouchaud et al., 2018).
Sessions and session topics:
1. What are material markets?
2. Where it all began: Sumerian clay tablets and early finance3. Alternative historical paths: China's financial world
4. Early Japanese finance: the saifu 割符 of the 14th and 15th centuries
5. Fibonacci in Japan: the Jinkoki 塵劫記 and the spread of mercantile mathematics
6. The first true derivatives market in history?: the Osaka Dojima rice certificates market and the birth of 'how
to get rich fast'-literature
7. The discovery of chance in renaissance Europe: dice, averages, annuities and actuarial science
8. A 'projecting age': technologies of trust and the British empire
9. Another watershed in communication technology: the telegraph and international trade
10. The 'politics of the stock ticker'
11. Late nineteenth century finance (1): and the invention of 'technical analysis'
12. Late nineteenth century finance (2): from 'Brownian motion' to 'efficient markets'
13. The material nature of the money article: what is financial data exactly?
14. "Cables, sharks and servers": undersea cables and the foreign exchange market
15. Wrap-up
From session 2 on, small student groups may be assigned to introduce topics to be discussed. This may include
both historical matter and/or their contemporary implications.
Students are expected to:
1. to participate in the course as a whole: doing the essential reading for each week’s topic, and coming prepared
to question and intervene.
2. To provide written and oral comments.
3. To Research, write, present, and defend your argument and choice of topic to be discussed.

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4. **When presenting, students should go beyond the narrow content of the reading to be presented; develop anargument as a coherent whole, e.g. by focusing on theoretical issues**

Grading
System

Evaluation will be based on: reading notes, class discussions (other means of evaluation may be discussed withthe students).
There is no paper to be written; instead, students are asked to make ‘smart’, elaborate and interactive
presentations (these are

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

Additional
Information

https://github.com/michaelschiltz/materialmarkets**This class is, by default, an in-person class with assistance by Google Classroom. For the classroom code, see
the ELMS system. However, if the Covid situation deteriorates, and in accordance with university policy, theformat may change to an online class. Note, however, that Google classroom remains at all times in place for thesubmission of homework and the formulation of discussion points throughout the course.**Some basic rules: whereas attendance is considered crucial, merely being present in class is insufficient to pass.
Active participation is prerequisite. Checking social media or constantly looking at your phone during class is
discouraging and even disturbing for your peers, so should be avoided. This class demands a considerable degreeof commitment; do not take this class if you are not motivated.

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CourseName

Mindhacks: Organizing your Resources and Research in the Internet Era

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027098Instructor(s)(Institution)

SCHILTZ MICHAEL（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemThanks to the groundbreaking works of historians, anthropologists, sociologists and researchers in related
interdisciplinary fields (medium theory, cybernetics), it has by now become accepted wisdom that not only theamount, but also the nature of scientific knowledge is a function of the constraints and opportunities that are
hard-wired into the communication technologies that contain it. We are nowadays experiencing yet another sea
change in information production and dissemination, conveniently summarized as the ‘digital revolution’.
Exploring the disruptive impact of the latter on the production of scientific knowledge is the mainstay of thiscourse and project. As this course does not believe in the usefulness of the traditional lecture (and neither shouldyou), the approach is ‘hands-on’: through the concrete manipulation of a wide range of (scholarly) tools, students
will gradually be made aware of how conceptual domains and knowledge categories are shifting and emerging,
and what types of attention will be indispensable when doing research in the aftermath (and mirror) of the‘Gutenberg Galaxy’....
This course will take students on a digital journey which includes the management of bibliographic sources,
alternative methods of writing and publication, tools for integrating writing and data analysis, etcetera. We also
look into contemporary debates on preservation, data visualization, the relevance of academic debate in modern
society, and what else. At all times will we be reminded of the fact that the medium is the message. Eventually-and thereby even going against Marshall McLuhan's famous dictum, we discover that what we refer to as 'man'
may well be the extension of technologies and communication media, rather than the other way around.
Session 1: bibliographic management
Session 2: more research within the browser window
Session 3: the science of search
Session 4: collaborative work and reproducible research (1)Session 5: collaborative work and reproducible research (2)Session 6: collaborative work and reproducible research (3)Session 7: organizing knowledge and classification systems
Session 8: about OpenAccessSession 9: sustainable writing -publishing - preservation
Session 10: licensing your work
Session 11: data and data visualization
Session 12: big data & social network analysis
Session 13: encryption - anonymity - safety - whistleblowing (1)Session 14: encryption - anonymity - safety - whistleblowing (2)Session 15: where do we go from here?
From session 2 onwards, small student groups may be assigned to introduce topics to be discussed. This may
include both historical matter and/or their contemporary implications. Students are expected to:- participate in the course as a whole: doing the essential reading for each week’s topic, and coming prepared toquestion and intervene.
- provide written and oral comments;- research, write, present, and defend your argument and choice of topic to be discussed.
- When presenting, students should go beyond the narrow content of the reading to be presented; develop anargument as a coherent whole, e.g. by focusing on theoretical issues (e.g. the relationship between (political)
power and violence, methodological ones (for instance the nature of the relationship between ‘ideas’ and thematerial/technological/… contexts in which they are shaped), and...
- ...most importantly, to **bring their laptops into class**!
s this course (just as my other courses) does not believe in the usefulness of final grades, the evaluation will bebased on: reading notes, class discussions (other means of evaluation may be discussed with the students), andso in. There is no paper to be written; instead, students are asked to make ‘smart’, elaborate and interactive
presentations. They are responsible for putting the presented reading in context and act as ‘moderator’ forthe follow-up discussion. Although all grading is characterized by an inherent opacity (if only for the simple
reason that every presentation relates to different material and takes place in a different session), here are some
simple rules:
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2. students making elaborate presentations (including audiovisual material, links to primary sources etc.) will
be rewarded for the extra effort
3. showing that you mastered the readings by partaking actively in the discussions is a plus.

As this class is an example of problem-based learning and the 'flipped classroom', it strongly encourages andrewards participation; vice versa, it penalizes a passive or absent behavior. Concretely, **80 percent of yourgrade is based on class discussion; the remaining 20 percent is reserved for presentations.**
Some basic rules: whereas attendance is considered crucial, merely being present in class is insufficient to pass.
Active participation is prerequisite. Checking social media or constantly looking at your phone during class is
discouraging and even disturbing for your peers, so should be avoided. This class demands a considerable degreeof commitment; do not take this class if you are not motivated.
Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

https://github.com/michaelschiltz/bit-by-bit/blob/master/README.md

Additional
Information**This class is, by default, an in-person class with assistance by Google Classroom. For the classroom code, see
the ELMS system. However, if the Covid situation deteriorates, and in accordance with university policy, theformat may change to an online class. Note, however, that Google classroom remains at all times in place for thesubmission of homework and the formulation of discussion points throughout the course.**Syllabus Number 1
CourseName

Society II (Readings)

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027093

Instructor(s)(Institution)SUSANNE Klien（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemThis course provides an introduction to different aspects of contemporary Japanese society.
Students will be able to critically assess different facets of contemporary Japanese society by reading a varietyof academic texts.
Participants of this class will be expected to participate actively in discussions throughout the course as well as
engage in group work with other students from various cultural backgrounds.
For each session, 1-2 students will chair the discussion of the session text (provide input at the beginning andmoderate the discussion with all students). Depending on the number of students, each participant will chair 12 times throughout the course.
Close to native/proficient English language skills are required to keep up with the reading materials thatstudents need to read before every session.
Intro session
Session One: 'Japaneseness'
Session Two: Cuisine and identity
Session Three: Work
Session Four: Work life balance
Session Five: Religion
Session Six: Rural depopulation
Session Seven: Roundtable: What makes a good academic text
Session Eight: Mobility
Session Nine: Tourism
Session Ten: Lecture/film session
Session Eleven: Education
Session Twelve: Death
Session Thirteen: Neoliberalism
Session Fourteen: Post-familial lifestyles
Session 15: Final discussion and Wrap-up
Note that the content of sessions may be subject to change.
All readings and other information on the course (exams, grading, optional material) will be uploaded online(Google Classroom).
Details of access will be provided in the intro session and on ELMS.
Active participation and discussion questions 30%
Chair 30%
Final discussion and roundtable 40%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Detailed information will be provided in the first session.

Website ofLaboratory

Detailed information will be provided in the first session.

Additional
Information

A strong command (native or near native) of English is required to take this course.
Please note that the course schedule is subject to change.
Check ELMS for details about link and access to materials.

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CourseNameIntroduction to Japanese Studies II (Culture)

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027094

Instructor(s)(Institution)SUSANNE Klien（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course examines current issues in modern Japanese culture with a focus on sociocultural anthropology.

Course Goals

Students will be expected to read seminal works on Japanese culture in advance of each class and engage indiscussions with peers from across the world. The class will be highly interactive.

CourseSchedule

1 Introduction [explanation of the course, definition of culture, position of Japanese studies, distribute readingof Stevens “Anthropology of Modern Japan”]
2 Entrepreneurship, gender, culture [reading Traphagan, “Entrepreneurs in rural Japan: gender, blockage, andthe pursuit of existential meaning]
3 Body, dress and culture [reading Goldstein-Gidoni, Chapter 10 Companion]
4 Consumption and gender [Reading: Christensen “Real Men don’t hold their Liquor”]
5 Gender, work and self in Japan [Reading: Kato “True Self, True Work”]
6 Nature and Japanese culture [Reading: Martinez, Chapter 12 Companion]
7 Multiple-choice quiz plus mini-fieldwork on campus on given theme
8 Well-being, toilets and culture [Reading Szczygiel “The Material Culture of Japanese Toilets”
9 Well-being, material culture and rituals [Reading: Daniels: Scooping, raking, beckoning luck: luck, agency
and the interdependence of people and things in Japan]
10 Concepts and culture: Mimesis, ‘kata’, ‘wa’ [Reading Bender “Of Roots and Race”]
11 Reading week
12 Food, consumption and convenience [Reading Whitelaw “Shelf lives and the labors of loss”]
13 Death and culture [Reading Kim: Necrosociality: isolated death and unclaimed cremains in Japan]
14 Tradition and national identity [Reading Surak, “From selling tea to selling Japaneseness”]
15 Interactive visual session
16 End of term exam

Homework

Students will be expected to critically read texts in advance of every session.
Students will receive detailed information and the password to access materials for the course in the introductory
session and on ELMS.
Note that course readings are subject to change.

Grading
SystemInteractive visual session, multiple-choice quiz 20%
Presentation 20%
Final exam 40%
Class participation 20%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Detailed information will be provided in the first session and on ELMS.
IMPORTANT: This course requires advanced English language skills (native or close to native level) as extended
readings will be discussed in all sessions and the course is highly interactive.

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CourseName

Rural Japan

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027095

Instructor(s)(Institution)SUSANNE Klien（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This is an introductory course to rural society in Japan with a focus on anthropological perspectives.

Course Goals

The main objective is to develop an understanding of rural societies and their sociocultural and economic
contextualization.

CourseSchedule

Introduction: What is the rural?
Week 2: Images of the rural
Week 3: The rural and national identity
Week 4: Rural and gender
Week 5: Rural and aging
Week 6: Social relations in rural Japan
Week 7: Consuming the rural
Week 8: Interactive visual session
Week 9: Generational change in rural Japan
Week 10: Depopulation in rural areas: Carrying on local traditions
Week 11: Depopulation in rural areas: Strategies of revitalization
Week 12: Translocal linkages in rural Japan: Urban migrants
Week 13: Translocal linkages in rural Japan: Foreign wives
Week 14: Entrepreneurship in rural Japan
Week 15: Doing fieldwork in rural Japan, wrap up

Homework

Students will be expected to read one or two texts related to the theme of every session in advance so that we
can engage in critical discussion in class.

Grading
SystemGroup work, presentations, class participation 50%
Writing (reflection papers) and quizzes 25%
Interactive visual session 25%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites
Website ofLaboratory

Additional
Information

Information on the readings and access to the teaching materials will be given in the first session.
Note that a strong command (native or near native) of English is required to take this course.
Students will have to read 1-2 texts in advance of each session and engage in regular interactive group work anddiscussions in class.
The final schedule may be subject to change.
Check for updates on ELMS.

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CourseNameIntroduction to Design Thinking

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027073

Instructor(s)(Institution)SUZUKI Hisao（大学院理学研究院）

CourseObjectives

We are now living in a society called Society 5.0, which emphasizes the ability to create new value based on
creativity. This is also an important factor to become a researcher in the future. Design Thinking is not for design
but it is a systematic approach for creative thinking, which is essentially important for your future research.
You will learn how design thinking works for finding problems and finding solutions.

Course Goals

Students will be able to1. describe design thinking.
2.apply design thinking in life.
3. describe the various approach to design thinking.
4. describe the mindset of design thinking.
5. explain the concept of empathy.

CourseSchedule

You will experience the design thinking through various activities in this course. The details will be announced
in each class.

Homework

Group activities outside classes will be required.

Grading
System

You will be evaluated not by your knowledge level but by your performance. Because of the group activities, theparticipation of the class is extremely important. (You cannot skip the classes more than three times.)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

https://www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grp/hep/web/suzuki_e.html

Face-to-face classes are the basis of the program. In a snowstorm, the class will be switched to a remote class.

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CourseName

Sustainability Studies beyond Hollywood Film (2024)

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

4000

Course Number

027057

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SENAHA Eijun（大学院文学研究院）

CourseObjectives

The emphasis of this course is placed on achievement of comprehension skills to understand global issues raisedin UNDESD (United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development) and SDGs (Sustainable
Development Goals) and its application to the real world.

Course Goals

These skills will enable you to intellectually participate in the issues that involve our world. English is the only
language used in this class, so non-native speakers of English need to be ready for this language prerequisite.

CourseSchedule

After we analyze a Hollywood film (TBA), we will be divided by teams based on the SD topic(s), study realworld by doing a survey/research, meeting people, and visiting offices for better understanding of what ishappening, so we can find solution(s) for the better world. Each team will have four presentations; proposal,
film analysis, reality analysis, and suggestion/solution. Details will be announced in the first class meeting.
Tentative Schedule:
1. Introduction: Course Policy and Schedule & “Sustainable Development” as well as the HU COE (Center forOpen Education) video. Film: TBA
2. Film continued.
3. Film continued and discussion.
4. Team-making. “Proposal Format” distributed.
5. Presentations 1: Project Proposals and Planning (Name of the group,
list of members, chosen SD
topic, reason, methods, goal/hypothesis, etc.)
6. Project in Progress by Team and Q&A
7. Presentations 2: Film Analysis
8. Project in Progress by Team and Q&A
9. Project in Progress by Team and Q &A
10. Presentations 3: Reality Analysis
11. Project in Progress by Team and Q&A
12. Presentations 4: Solutions & Suggestions
13. Project in Progress by Team and Q&A
14. Final Presentations I:
15. Final Presentations II and Semester Review
16. Spare Day

Homework

Read handouts for each class meeting and work on individual/group projects

Grading
SystemPresentations 1-4: 40 % (10%x4)
Final Presentation: 30 %Final PPT, including Product(s) if any (needs a letter of consent by those who collaborated projects) : 20 %Class Performance: 10 %Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

https://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/faculty/

Website ofLaboratory

http://senaha-hokudai.sakura.ne.jp/index.html

Additional
Information

HUSTEP/MJSP students are expected to register this under the same course title with the different system.
Students who are to obtain teaching license need to register " 欧 米 言 語 文 化 論 . ” Please visit HU OCW(http://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/field/field05/english-and-american-literature-2015/) to experience what we do in the
final presentations. English is the only language used in this course.

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CourseName

Integrated Science I

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027106

Instructor(s)(Institution)

SUN,Yu（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

The objective of this course is to let any student, regardless of his and her major, to learn wide and rich scientificknowledge and to be a well-educated person. It is expected that students will establish scientific literacy on
various natural phenomena and be able to deal with the scientific aspects of problems in public debate.

Course Goals

The goal of this course are for student to
1. Not just have collections of knowledge but be able to explain facts and those scientific reasons.
2. Have numeracy and able to develop discussions based on quantitative estimation.
3. Study subjects properly and make reports in ethically correct manner.

CourseSchedule

Chapter 1 The nature of Science and the scientific method
Chapter 2 The ordered universe and celestial and terrestrial mechanics
Chapter 3 The nature of Energy
Chapter 4 First and Second law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 5 Atoms
Chapter 6 Molecules
Chapter 7 Magnetism and Electricity
Chapter 8 The atmosphere of circles

Homework

If the tutor gives an assignment, students are supposed to give presentations about it in the next class.

Grading
System

Mid-term exam 30%, attendance and activity (20%), and final exam (50%)

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

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CourseName

International Projects

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027075

Instructor(s)(Institution)

TAKANO Shinei（大学院工学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

The students are to learn the significance of international project in civil engineering, the difference fromdomestic project and the expected internationalization of civil engineers through practical examples ofinternational projects for planning, design, construction and conservation of infrastructures as well asinternationalization of standards, education and research in civil engineering.

1. Understand the significance of international projects in civil engineering.
2. Understand the difference between international and domestic projects.
3. Understand the necessary international characteristics for civil engineers.

Week 1) Infrastructure and International Project:
Learn characteristics of international project in civil engineering and its role.
Weeks 2 to 16) Planning, Design, Construction and Conservation of Infrastructures and Practical Examples:
Learn characteristics of planning, design, construction and conservation of infrastructures, code drafting andeducation/research in international projects by comparing those in domestic projects.

Homework

The students are suggested to learn by themselves using the handouts distributed at classes for one to two hours
for each class. The students are also required to do in-class exercises for a short time and take-home exercises
for a couple of hours in order to understand the course contents more precisely.

Grading
System[Points for Evaluation]
The evaluation is conducted in terms of all of three points shown in the above Course Goal.
[Criteria for Evaluation]
The full mark is 100%. The full mark will be given to the student who satisfies all of three points in the above
Course Goal with very high level, while 60% is to the student who satisfies just the minimum requirement of allof the five points.
[Method for Evaluation]
The students will be given their overall grades based on the overall performances of exercises and reports
provided by the instructors. The overall achievement classifications are as follows: 95 or more: A+, 94-90: A,
89-85: A-, 84-80: B+, 79-75: B, 74-70: B-, 69-65: C+, 64- 60: C. Grade A+ will be given to students whose rank isapproximately in the top 5%. Students whose score is less than 60 are not awarded the credit.

Textbooks /Reading List

The handout will be distributed in the class room by the instructors.

Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

About five instructors share classes. The course is taught in English but the material is prepared in both
English and Japanese. The course is registered for HUSTEP and International Exchange.

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CourseName

Language Science in Manga, Anime and Beyond

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027088Instructor(s)(Institution)

HARA Yurie（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemIn Japanese-oriented contemporary pop media such as manga, anime and video games, there appear various
fascinating fictional characters. Those characters are formed and developed through different channels suchas storylines, drawings/appearances, gestures/moves, sounds/voices and languages. Various issues arise whenthese media are translated into another language due to their cultural and language differences. For instance,a samurai (Japanese old-style soldier) character in the North-American version of Final Fantasy VI mimics theold-fashioned image of samurai by using the archaic second person pronoun "thou" instead of "you":
Do simmer down, sirs!

And thou, o wild one… Who might thou be?

During the course, students are exposed to cross-cultural (i.e., Japanese and non-Japanese) data found incontemporary pop media, and conduct their own projects pertaining to the issues surrounding culture andlanguage. Students will share the joy of discoveries in how various features collectively form innovative andattractive characters.
-Discover how cultural features in fiction portray social roles such as gender, age, social class, social power, ethnic
identity, etc.
-Identify key concepts/issues within culture and language in contemporary pop media such as comics, animationand video games.
-Apply the concept of cultural/social roles in fiction to our everyday, non-fictional life.
-Examine the innovative formations of fictional characters from different disciplinary angles and evaluate crosscultural/cross-linguistic studies.
-Develop critical skills to analyse data and academic skills of presentation and writing.
Week 1-3: Introduction, Visual Narratives of Manga
Week 4-7: Sounds and Voices of Virtual Characters
Week 8: Midterm Quiz
Week 9-11: Role Language in Manga and Anime
Week 12-14: Student Presentation
Week 15: Review and Final ExamStudents will be expected to positively engage in preparation for and review of lesson material. In addition to a
general explanation regarding preparations for the course to be given at the beginning of the semester,
instructors will be providing specific instructions at appropriate times throughout the semester regarding
preparation for individual classes. Students will additionally be expected to proactively establish their own goals
and learning plans and to autonomously engage therein. If students do not prepare adequately, they may failto master the content and consequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit for the course. It
is therefore heartily recommended that students earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.
Preparation, Participation,
In-class exercises: 20%;
Group Presentation: 20%;
Group Assignments: 10%
Midterm Quiz: 25%;
Final Exam: 25%

Textbooks /Reading List
Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level (TOEFL-ITP score <500)
may register for this course.

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CourseName

Science and Technology in History

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027107

Instructor(s)(Institution)

BEIER Marcel Pascal（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

We live in a technology-driven world. You wake up in your climatized room, consume food from fertilized fields,
use motorized vehicles and chat with people around the world.
Where did it all start, and in which context different technologies were developed? Come in and find out ...

Understand the- technology/science in a historical context- social demand that drives technological (scientific) advancement- difference between science and pseudoscience

The course will cover mainly the technological/ scientific development in different time periods.
Furthermore, the conceptual framework of modern science will be explained.

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
SystemTextbooks /Reading List

Classes include for example:- What is science?
- The dark ages
- The industrial revolution- The death of classical physics- The green revolution- Science under attack (Pseudoscience, religion and ideology)

Prepare for the exams.

Midterm exam
Final exam

50%
50%

Science and Technology in World HistoryJames E. McClellan and Harold DornJohns Hophkins University
Press20151421417758

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

https://www.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/PlantSUGOIne_en/https://www2.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/dept/bio/teacher/beier-marcel-pascal

Syllabus Number 1
CourseNameIntroduction to Marine Science

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027077

Instructor(s)(Institution)

BOWER John Richard（大学院水産科学研究院）

The world’s ocean is critically important to the people of Japan both as a supply of food and for its role inregulating the climate. In this course, I will give a clear, current and comprehensive overview of the ocean
focusing on different areas of study, including astronomy (天文学), biology (生物学), cephalopods (頭足類),
chemistry (化学), ecology (生態学), fisheries (漁業), geology (地質学), history (史学), marine resources (海洋資源),
meteorology (気象学), and oceanography (海洋学).
CourseObjectives

My goal is to create a learning environment where students tackle questions they are interested in, thinkcritically, and learn to reason from evidence. Student involvement will be important. You will not be asked tolisten and remember facts. Rather you will be expected to analyze, understand, and evaluate evidence andconclusions.
Students will be encouraged to provide regular input on how they are experiencing the course throughout thesemester.
In this course, you will explore some of the exciting research now being done on the world’s ocean. By the end of
the course, you should be able to recognize how the ocean influences your daily life, communicate about the ocean
in a meaningful way, and make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Students completing the course should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:• A development of the conceptual basis needed to understand how the ocean works,• An understanding and appreciation of the ocean’s role in human societies, and• An ability to communicate clearly in written reports and an oral presentation.
1. An ocean world (海の世界)
2. Earth structure and plate tectonics (地球構造とプレートテクトニクス)
3. Continental margins and ocean basins (大陸縁辺部と海盆)
4. Sediment (堆積物)
5. Water and ocean structure (海水と海洋構造)6. Ocean chemistry (海洋化学)
7. Circulation of the atmosphere (大気の循環)
8. Circulation of the ocean (海洋循環)
9. Waves and tides (波と潮)10. Life in the ocean (海の生活)
11. Plankton, algae and plants (プランクトン、海藻、および植物)
12. Food security and fisheries (食料安全保障と漁業)
13. Climate change (気候変動)
14. Introduction to the cephalopods (頭足類入門)
15. Oral presentations (発表会)

Homework

The course will involve lectures and small-group discussions in the classroom, as well as investigating topics andwriting four reports outside of class. Students will also get experience preparing and giving an oral presentation
in English.

Grading
SystemTo evaluate your progress in reaching the course goals (and to provide you with feedback on your learning), I will
use the following:
1) Four written reports (報告書), 20% each of final grade
2) One oral presentation (発表), 10% of final grade
3) Attendance
Final grades will be determined using the following scale:
95-100%, A+; 90-94%, A, 85-89%, A-; 80-84%, B+; 75-79%, B; 70-74%, B-; 65-69%, C+; 60-64%, C; 50-59%, D; 049%, D-;評価なし, F

Textbooks /Reading List

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Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Much of the information presented in the lectures will come from “Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine
Science” (Brooks Cole, 9th ed.) by Tom S. Garrison. Students are not required to purchase this textbook.
Additional
Information

Plagiarism is taking credit for someone else's work whether deliberately or unintentionally. Students who, forwhatever reason, plagiarize any part of their report will receive a zero for the assignment.
International students are welcome to enroll in the course, but should understand that most students in thecourse will be Japanese undergraduate students, so the lectures will be aimed at students with intermediatelevels of English ability.

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CourseName

History of Geology

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027072

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Marie PYTHON（大学院理学研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course provides an introduction to new research fields in the Earth and Planetary Science.

Course Goals

The attainment objective of this course is to learn how to find important research subjects in Earth and Planetary
Science and to discuss how to solve such problems. In addition, students are expected to learn the effective andimpressive presentation with a PC projector, proposing their own idea and inducing new ideas in class.

CourseSchedule

1. Each group determines a subject to be solved in Earth and planetary science.
2. Each group considers and finds an approach to solve the problem.
3. Each group gives a presentation, all students in class discuss it.
4. Submission of reports are planned as necessary.

Homework

Only learning in class; though some homework might be needed depending on the situation.

Grading
SystemGrading will be done based on contribution to the research work and group discussion, presentation,
participation in the class discussion and report.

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

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CourseName

Contemporary Japanese Society

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027104

Instructor(s)(Institution)Peter FIRKOLA（高等教育推進機構）

CourseObjectives

This course examines current issues in modern Japanese society. This course will focus on a wide variety of topics
including aging society, working women, and work-related issues.

Course Goals

The goal of this course is to provide students with insight into current trends in order to better understandmodern Japanese society.

CourseSchedule

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 14
Week 15Homework

A reading assignment of 20-30 pages will be given each week (1-2 hours).

Grading
SystemThe evaluation will be based on class attendance and participation, a presentation, and a final report. Detailed
information will be provided on the first day of class.

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Introduction
Overview
Geographic Variations
Aging Society I
Aging Society II
Working Women I
Working Women II
Media Presentations
Work and Employment
Guest Lecture: Work Issues
Field Trip: Factory Tour (tentative)
Presentations
Presentations
Wrap Up: Future Trends in Japanese Society

Sugimoto, Y. (2014). An Introduction to Japanese Society (4th ed.) Cambridge U. Press.

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CourseName

Space Utilization Engineering

Semester, Year

Fall quarter

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

5000

Course Number

027074

Instructor(s)(Institution)

FUJITA Osamu（大学院工学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Students study the recent advancement or the latest technologies of the field of space utilization, fundamentalsof physical and chemical processes in microgravity, and technical knowledge required for microgravity
experiments. Finishing up this course will deliver the overview of space utilization engineering as well as
fundamentals to find the effective way to utilize space environment, especially micro-gravity environment.
Students also learn the process of project proposal for space utilization.

Course Goals

1.Students who take this course can explain features of space environment, method of micro-gravity experiments
and latest status of space utilization.
2.They can list up some examples of physical/chemical processes relating to micro-gravity and explain theprocesses correctly.
3.They can list up some optical methods often used in micro-gravity experiments and explain the principle of themethods．
4.They experience the project proposal on micro-gravity research.

CourseSchedule

Homework

Grading
System

1.Introduction (1 time)
General description of space utilization
2.Fundamentals of space utilization (2 time)
General features of space, Micro-gravity facilities
3.Micro-gravity Science ( 6 times)
Transport phenomena relating gravity, Combustion, Statusof the latest micro-gravity science and technology, others
including lecture by other researchers
4.Technical issues for designing micro-gravity experiments (1 times)
5.Instrumentation for micro-gravity experiments(3 times)
Fundamentals of optics, Interferometry, Others
6.Project proposal (2 times)
Proposal and discussion.
Students need no preparation for every class, but they need under-graduate level background of machine
dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
Preparation and review should be done in the time allotted by the engineering school's regulations, respectively.
Students will be given assignments often during the course and requested to submit project proposal at the endof the course.
20%: small test at the end of every class
40%: assignments (several assignments are requested during the term)
40%: final exam
Class participation more than 60％ is required.

Textbooks /Reading List

There is no one text that adequately responds to the goals and topics of this class. Instead, handouts will be
distributed in the class, and references are indicated during lectures if necessary.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

http://lsu-eng-hokudai.main.jp/

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CourseNameIntroduction to Japanese Studies I (History)

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

3000

Course Number

027099Instructor(s)(Institution)

BULL JONATHAN EDWARD（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

This course is an introduction to the history of Japan from the middle of the 19th century to the end of the Cold
War (c.1990). The course will examine what ‘becoming modern’ meant for a cast of characters including theelite bureaucrat, the local politician, the mid-level office worker and the tenant farmer. We will examine political,
economic, social and cultural changes, primarily by reading the work of various historians writing in English. In
addition to the above historical content, the course will also introduce you to some of the methods historians
have used to analyse Japanese history such as Marxism, modernization theory and ‘People’s History’. Finally,
there will be frequent opportunities to learn historians’ core skills of analysing academic history and constructing
an argument.
1) To analyse Japanese history from approximately 1850 to the end of the Cold War in the 1990s.
2) To evaluate secondary sources (books and articles by professional historians) by writing summaries andcritiques.
3) To create an end-of-term presentation paper in response to an important historical question.
4) To collaborate with your peers.

CourseSchedule

Week 1 - Introduction
Week 2 - Designing the nation
Week 3 - Disputing the state
Week 4 - Boosting industry
Week 5 - Constructing empire
Week 6 - Reaching the end of Meiji
Week 7 - Life in modern times
Week 8 - Democracy in Taishō Japan?
Week 9 - Shōwa Japan as a fascist state?
Week 10 - Japan fights a Total War
Week 11 - The beginnings of the Cold War World
Week 12 - Japan as a miracle economy?
Week 13 - Transforming society
Week 14 - Settling the political
Week 15 - Japan's place in the world

Homework

Each week's class will require you to read approximately 30 to 40 pages (in English) and to prepare a homeworkassignment. Further details will be provided at the start of term.

Grading
SystemParticipation (classwork tasks) = 30%
Participation (reflection comment) = 30%
In-class presentation = 20%
End of term paper = 20%

Textbooks /Reading List

A modern history of Japan: From Tokugawa times to the present / Andrew Gordon : Oxford University Press,
2019
You do not have to buy this textbook but obtaining a copy is highly recommended.

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

NOTE: Information in this online syllabus is subject to change once I know who is taking the class. A full syllabus
will be provided at the start of term.

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CourseName

Field Bioscience in the Northern Biosphere

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027078Instructor(s)(Institution)

HOSHINO Yoichiro（北方生物圏フィールド科学センター（農場））CourseObjectives

To understand the field sciences on ecosystem conservation, sustainable bioproduction, biodiversity, and material
cycling in a wide variety of fields including forest, farm, and aquatic environments, and to learn the mostadvanced field science in each research field.

Course Goals

To understand both comfortable lives of human due to the rapid progress of scientific technology and serious
problems of the global environment, to learn the new subject of field science to solve the problems of
bioproduction against global ecosystem conservation, and then to profit for a better understanding of humanactivity in harmony with natural environments in the global ecosystem.

CourseSchedule

Introduction of Field Bioscience in the Northern Biosphere (Y. Hoshino)
Small fruit production and utilization of wild genetic resources
Utilization of plant genetic resources： Filed tour (Y. Hoshino)
Utilization of cover crops for sustainable crop production (T. Hirata)
Life on Snow and Ice (J. Uetake)
Carbon cycle in northern forests (K. Takagi)
Endangered plant conservation in botanic gardens (K. Nakamura)Taxonomy, morphology and phylogeny of Angiosperm (T. Azuma)
Potential of Grass-fed cattle and Application of Epigenetics in Beef Production (T. Gotoh)
An introduction to phycology (C. Nagasato)
Creation of kelp forest and resource management of kelp (N. Yotsukura)
Fish migration (S. Hagihara)
Visualization of Marin bioresources (K. Minami)
An introduction to cephalopods (J. Yamamoto)
An Introduction to biologing (K. Miyashita)
Potential of IoT and Space Technology Application in Beef Production (T. Gotoh)

Homework

Preferable to carry out preparations and reviews of each lecture using appropriate books and lecture materials.

Grading
SystemAttendance rate must be over 60%. Each lecturer evaluated the reports. The evaluation is based on theparticipation in class (50%), and reports (50%).

Textbooks /Reading List
Websites
Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

The lectures may be provided by the online system. The procedures of the lectures will be decided by the numberof students and the status of BCP level.

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CourseName

Language & Culture Through Film

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027087

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Spicer PAUL（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

Introduction to Film Language and Culture is designed specifically for students who have had little, or no
previous encounters with Film Studies. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to;•visually analyse and decode texts•display an understanding of the various roles that film plays in different social, cultural, and national contexts•understand the importance of visual and aural metaphor•display an awareness of gender roles and their deployment in garnering both empathetic and sympathetic
responses from an audience•develop an appreciation of how a combination of industrial, commercial, and artistic factors work together toshape cinema•apply relevant film theories to highlight and articulate ideas

１：Students can understand the basic requirements for textual analysis
２：Students are able to analyse images at an intermediate level
３：Students are familiar with analytical terms and their application
４：Students are aware of the relationship between cinema and society
Class #1: Introduction to Language and Culture through Film
This initial lecture will be delivered in two sections:
The first will serve as an introduction to studying film and culture at university. Student expectations andcourse outlines will be covered. This lecture will also explain the assessment criteria and the expectations andstandards that need to be adhered to.
In the second half of the lecture, we will discuss how we can ‘read’ a film and examine some techniques thatfilmmakers use to convey their message. Finally, we will analyse a key scene from the film Psycho (Hitchcock,1960).
Preparation for class 2: Read the syllabus.
Read the given reading.
Download and watch a video on ‘Camera Techniques’ **This video should be watched and studied throughout
the course. All students should be able to easily identify all of the techniques shown in the video**
Review: in-class notes

CourseSchedule

Class #2: Terminology and Film Language
This lecture will focus on academic writing and researching for film. The session will also introduce students to
key theories and terminology which are necessary when writing about, presenting, and discussing film. We will
also examine different cinematic techniques – Camera Angles – Editing (Montage and One-Scene-One-Shot),and how, and for what purpose, they are deployed.
Preparation for class 3: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #3: Mise en Scène
Mise en scène is the collective term, derived from the French (theatre), for the contents of the film frame andtheir arrangement. This would include lighting, costume, set design, and the actors themselves. This week’s
lecture examines each of the key constituents of mise en scène with reference to a range of film examples. But
we should remember that we are considering not simply the contents of the frame, but also how those elements
are arranged and given meaning. Photography, editing, sound, and music will also determine these aspects.
Preparation for class 4: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #4: Film Style: Lighting and Soundscape
When watching a film, we are often drawn to the visual elements of a scene - the costumes, the setting, and thecharacters; what we often tend to forget is the crucial role that both lighting and sound can have on theemotional elements of cinema.
This lecture will examine both lighting and sound and explore how they are used to complement the visual
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collaborators, cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, and composer John Williams.
Preparation for class 5: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #5: Genre Theory
In this class, we will ask the question ‘what is genre’? Exploring genre theory in depth, we will go on to
examine how the genre can both help and hinder our own analysis. Film writers, makers and financiers have amutual dependence upon stable objects of study and stable products. This explains the importance of genre tofilm studies. For the film industry, genres help to predict audience demand. For audiences, genericunderstandings are central to the enjoyment of films. In this lecture we will examine what is genre, whatmakes a genre, and how can we use our theoretical knowledge to differentiate between the genres?
Preparation for class 6: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #6: Film Authorship
In 1954, French film critic Francois Truffaut wrote an essay entitled Une Certaine Tendance duCinema Francais. In this work, he argued that through film, a director can express his beliefs, world view andhis passions (personal/social/political/sexual). These ideas were later to be known as 'the auteur theory'. The
worth of this theory has been questioned by many, but it is particularly useful as a starting point for theinterpretation of film. Auteur theory suggests that a director can use the commercial apparatus of filmmaking
in the same way that a writer uses a pen, or a painter uses paint and a paintbrush. In this lecture, we will
examine Truffaut's ideas, and discuss the advantages, and disadvantages of approaching film in such a way.
Preparation for class 7: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #7: Approaches to Film Analysis (Pt.1)
Over the next two lectures, we will explore the methods that we can use to analyse films. Several key theories
will be introduced. In this, the first of two lectures on the subject, we will look at the first of our three key
theories, semiotics, and explore how we can use this to assist us in our reading of a text.
Preparation for class 8: Given reading.
Review: In-class notes
Class #8: Approaches to Film Analysis (Pt.2)
This lecture continues our exploration of how to approach the analysis of film. In class 7, we explored theimportance of semiotic theory, in this lecture we continue with our study by looking at two further approaches,
structuralism, and contextualism. Several key film clips will be shown which will help to illuminate these
theoretical approaches.
Preparation for Week 9 test: Instructions will be given in class:
Review: In-class notes

Class #9: Textual Analysis Test (Assessment #1)
In this class, students will be asked to use the theoretical knowledge they have thus far acquired, toanalyse a 3-5-minute film clip. Each clip will be shown multiple times, and the students must take notes of key
elements of each scene. Students must then write an analysis of the clip shown. The deadline for this task is
one week from the assessment. Students can either e-mail me their finished analysis (before Class #10) or
hand in a hard copy of their work during the week 10 class.
Class #10: Case Study #1 (Theme TBC). Lecture: In this class, we will put what we have learned thus far to thetest by exploring a specific theme/theory.
Class #11: Case Study #1. Screening TBC: This week, students will put their analytical skills to the test, andwatch a film which relates to the previous week’s lecture.
Class #12: Case Study #2 (Theme TBC). Lecture: In this class, we will put what we have learned thus far to thetest by exploring a specific theme/theory.
Class #13: Case Study #2. Screening TBC: This week, students will put their analytical skills to the test, andwatch a film which relates to the previous week’s lecture.
Class #14: Classical Film Narrative: Structure and Subversion - Lecture
The primary objective of the Classical Narrative Mode is to be easily understood by a cinema audience.
Therefore, the films that are created in this Mode can be referred to as ‘easy to watch’, films that do not require
the audience to ‘fill in gaps’ or ‘think too much about the plot’. When we study film narrative, we are examining
the story. Film practitioners use techniques that give us the necessary information to allow us to understandwhat is happening, why, where, and when. As a viewer, we need to examine the structure, the events that
advance the narrative, and the events that cause the characters to act or react in certain ways. In addition, we
also need to be aware of key information (visual or verbal), which gives us clues as to the mindset of thecharacters, their position in the world, and their actions and motivation. Whether it is a horror film or aromantic comedy, there is a generic pattern (or Mode), to cinematic storytelling which adheres to several rules.
However, some film directors challenge this Classical Narrative Mode, encouraging audiences to fully engage

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to make sense of their work. Filmmakers such as Michael Haneke, David Lynch, Chan-wook Park, andChristopher Nolan subvert the Classical Narrative Mode, and can leave audiences confused or struggling tounderstand what they are seeing and why? This lecture will first address what constitutes the classicalnarrative mode before going on to examine the methods that directors use to subvert it.
Review: in-class notes

Class #15: Classical Film Narrative: Structure and Subversion - Screening
This week, students will put their analytical skills to the test, and watch a film which relates to theprevious week’s lecture.
Preparation: Review course material and personal notes in preparation for the week 16 test
Class #16: Final Test

Homework

Grading
SystemStudents will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and carry them out by
themselves. If students do not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the course and may beunable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly recommended to earnestly and systematically engage inpreparation for classes.
Class Participation/Engagement - 30% (2% per class)
Textual Analysis 500+ words - 30%
Final Test 40%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

Additional
Information**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**
Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level (TOEFL-ITP score ＜ 500)
may register for this course.
Lecture topics are subject to change. Students will be notified in class if this is the case.
It is the responsibility of any student who misses a class to catch up with the lecture’s theme and to request
any readings, and necessary viewings which were given during the lecture.
Film Language & Culture relies heavily on film history and various film theories. Therefore, students must be
thoroughly engaged with film and film culture.
It is advised that if you are thinking about taking this class, then you attend the first class as the information
contained therein is extremely important.
Any student who is sleeping/using a phone/not engaging with the subject will be penalised through theirattendance and class participation score.

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CourseName

General Biology II

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027071

Instructor(s)(Institution)

Maria Helena Fortunato Martins（大学院理学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

CourseSchedule

Biology I will help you to understand fundamental principles in “Cell biology”. In this course, you can learn about
the commonality of living organisms by focusing on the structure and functions of cells, energy metabolism incells, cell division, genetics, gene expression and controls.

By the end of this course, you will be able to
1. Understand relationship between biomolecules and living organisms.
2. Understand chemical reactions in cells
3. Understand basic concepts of cell proliferation and genetics
In order to understand the overall picture of biology, it is desirable to take Biology Ⅱ as well.

What is biology?: Understand the meaning of biology and the historical background.
Structure and function of biomacromolecule: Understand structure and functions of proteins, nucleic acids,
carbohydrates, lipids and others.
Structure and functions of cells: Understand the structure and functions of intracellular organelles and related
life activities.
Energy metabolism and biosynthesis: Understand the metabolic processes and the control mechanisms.
Cell growth and division: Understand regulations of cell cycle control and cell division.
Genetics and gene expression controls: Understand molecular mechanisms under genetics, including
regulation of gene expression.

Homework

Four to five hours homework is desired as preparation/review of each class.

Grading
SystemGrades will be based on the attendance status, report and exam. Evaluation is depending on the following points:
1. Whether you understand basic knowledge accurately or not.
2. Whether or not you understand the relevance of knowledge.
3. Whether you can investigate and explain the contents of lecture by yourself.
4. Whether you can actively participate in classes through discussions.
Grades are based on relative evaluation, and "A +" will be within the upper 5% of the number of students.

Textbooks /Reading List

キャンベル生物学 原書 11 版池内昌彦他（監訳）丸善出版 20184621302760
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)Urry, Cain, Wasserman, Minovrsky, Reece, CampbellPearson20160134093410

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

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CourseName

Mind and Language

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027083

Instructor(s)(Institution)

MANSBRIDGE MICHAEL PATRICK（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course provides the basic understanding of the psychological processes of language use. As such, this course
is an introduction to Psycholinguistics which is a field that studies which mental mechanisms control our
language comprehension, production and acquisition. As such, it focuses on the psychological components thatmake up language.

Course Goals

A) Understand current theories of human language use and how it relates to psychologyB) Understand some current methodologies used to study language

The schedule is tentative and may change throughout the course
Week 1: Introduction to the course
CourseSchedule

Weeks 2-14: Topics and discussions related to psycholinguistics: Animal Communication; Language andThought; Mental Lexicon; First Language Acquisition

Week 15: Final Presentation

Homework

Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them outby themselves. If students do not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the course andconsequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.

Grading
SystemParticipation (40%): Active participation during lectures and discussions
Quizzes (20%): Throughout the semester, there will be quizzes to check students' knowledge of the lectures.
Final Presentation(40%): A short presentation concerning the knowledge

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Lecturer prepares teaching materials

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CourseName

Comparative international and Japanese media topics

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027084

Instructor(s)(Institution)

MANSBRIDGE MICHAEL PATRICK（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

The aim of this course is discover insights into lesser known topics of Japan and also to deepen one's
understanding of other nations by reviewing comparable media topics. Topics may include: Psycho Killers; Crazy
Neighbors; Cannibalism; Child Independence; Animal Rights; Scams; Horrifying Monsters.

Course Goals

A) Discuss and learn about lesser known topics of JapanB) Understand how other countries might differ from Japan through international comparison

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Introduction
Weeks 2-13: Class discussions
Week 14-15: Final Presentations

Homework

Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them outby themselves. If students do not prepare adequately, they may fail to master the content of the course andconsequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.

Grading
SystemParticipation: 50%
Presentation: 50%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

All materials for this course will be provided by the instructor

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CourseNameWorkshop on Intercultural Communication

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

2000

Course Number

027089Instructor(s)(Institution)

YAMADA Etsuko（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

Course Goals

This course aims to look in depth the multi-layered language issues in a globalizing world through two projectworks (one on interactions with locals and the other on language and culture). Collaborative group works
between Japanese students and international students are the main activities of this course rather thanacademic lectures. Although the class activities are conducted in English, ‘Yasashii Nihongo (plain Japanese)’ is
introduced as a topic and basic level Japanese language is used in some activities.

-To raise awareness to various aspects of languages.
-To develop collaborative and communicative skills with people from different backgrounds-To understand the development of the internationalization of a community as initiated by a local government
in Japan

W1: Intercultural Communication
W2: English as a Lingua Franca
W3: Yasashii Nihongo (plain Japanese))
W4: Project 1 (1)W5: Project 1 (2)Nov. 2 (Saturday): Fieldwork in Bibai-city, Hokkaido (equivalent to three sessions, attendance is compulsory)

CourseSchedule

W6: Post-fieldwork activity (Presentation 1)
W7: Language and Culture 1
W8 Language and Culture 2
W9: Project 2 (1)W10: Project 2 (2)W11: Project 2 (3)W12: Presentation 2
Project 1 (preparation, essay 1, and presentation 1)
As a fieldwork preparation, each group prepares a poster presentation to introduce some aspects of languages
other than English/Japanese.
Project 2 (essay 2, presentation 2)
Each group focuses on linguacultual aspects (the relationship between language and culture) of languages andpresents a comparative analysis.
*The schedule is subject to change depending on conditions.
**The cost for the fieldwork will be approximately 4,000 yen (1,500 yen x 2 (JR train + bus) + Lunch (max.
1,000 yen)

Homework

Grading
SystemStudents are required to write reflection after each session.

Fieldwork preparation (10%), Essays (20 % x 2), Presentations (5% x 2), Reflection Journal (3% x 12), Extra
Merits (4%)*Detailed assessment criteria will be provided in the course.
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Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory

Additional
Information- For non-native speakers of English, advanced-level English (TOEFL ITP 570/IELTS 6.5 or higher) is necessary
for activities.
- For international students (non-native speakers of Japanese), a lower-beginners level of Japanese language
will be desirable for communication with Bibai locals and some activities, although not necessary.
- Those wishing to enrol must attend the first session. If you are unable to attend it, please contact the instructor
before the course starts.

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CourseName

Christianity in Japan

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027058Instructor(s)(Institution)

LA FAY MICHELLE KAY（大学院文学研究院）

CourseObjectives

Students learn how Japanese in the Meiji and Taisho eras became Protestant Christians and gain anunderstanding of the concepts they developed and the challenges they faced. Students see these aspects throughthe writers' eyes. Students identify how and in what areas these Protestant Christians influenced Japanesesociety.

Course Goals

1. Students read firsthand accounts of Meiji and Taisho Christians and gain general knowledge about their lives
and thoughts.
2. Students discern patterns and commonalities in their experiences.
3. Students formulate ideas on how these thinkers integrated Christianity and Japanese culture/society/life.

CourseSchedule

Week 1: Let's get acquainted! Class expectations and outline
Week 2: Introduction of Protestant Christianity
Week 3: Protestant Christianity Grafted onto Bushido
Week 4: Protestant Christianity in Hokkaido: Sapporo Band
Week 5: St. Nikolai and the Russian Orthodox Church in Japan
Week 6: Identity and Struggles of Japanese Protestants
Week 7-14: Student group presentations/discussions: Students form groups, choose a topic related to JapaneseProtestant Christianity, find reading material, formulate questions for discussion, facilitate the presentationand discussion. Topics include but are not limited to: education, equality for marginalized groups, pacifism,nationalism, art, music, Christianity in current Japan society
Week 15: Wrap-up session and self-evaluation

Homework

Students will be expected to actively participate in weekly discussion. Readings and presentation preparation
will be done outside of class.

Grading
SystemGroup work/presentations: 75%
Writing (reflection papers/self-assessments): 25%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Supplementary materials will be provided by the instructor.

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CourseName

Hokkaido: Then and Now

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027059Instructor(s)(Institution)

LA FAY MICHELLE KAY（大学院文学研究院）

CourseObjectives

This course provides students with a broad overview of Hokkaido in both the past (Meiji and Taisho eras) andtoday. Students will examine foreign and domestic factors that shaped the education and life-styles of students
at Sapporo Agricultural College. Students will look at the change in Hokkaido over the years.

Course Goals

1. Through firsthand accounts, students look at Hokkaido's history.
2. Students gain new viewpoints about life in Hokkaido during the Meiji and Taisho eras.
3. Students compare aspects of Hokkaido's history with similar aspects today.

CourseSchedule

Week 1
Let's get acquainted! Class outline and expectations.
Week 2
Outside Influence on Hokkaido and at Sapporo Agricultural College (SAC) and people of SAC
Week 3 Introduction to the Botanic Garden and the Hokkaido University Museum
Week 4 & 5 Individual student presentations about the Botanic Garden and the Hokkaido University Museum
Week 6-11 Short student group presentations/discussions: Students will form groups and choose a topic.
Presentations must include both "then and now" elements. Possible topics include but are not limited to Ainu,
nature/environment, wildlife, weather, agriculture, fisheries, transportation, tourism, food culture,architecture/urban planning.
Week 12 & 13 Final projects
Week 14 The Future of Hokkaido: What do you see?
Week 15 Wrap-up session and self-evaluation

Homework

There will be discussions every week. Students will be expected to actively express their opinions in thediscussion. Reading, research, and preparation for presentations will be done outside class.

Grading
SystemGroup projects/Presentations 100%

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Supplementary materials will be provided by the instructor.

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CourseName

Video game design history

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027081

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ROBB NIGEL GODFREY IAN（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

On this course, we will examine the design of video games in historical context, through a series of analyses ofvideo games such as Spacewar!, Donkey Kong, early first-person shooters (e.g., Doom), Portal 2, Minecraft, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Engage in an academic discussion about video games in English
2. Critically evaluate the design of video games
3. Identify meaningful connections within the history of game design

CourseSchedule

This course will use face-to-face and online classes.
Face-to-face classes: weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
Online classes: weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
Online classes will be on-demand. Video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom) is not required.
On-demand classes will be explained by the instructor at the start of the semester.

Homework

Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them outby themselves. If students do not prepare adequately,they may fail to master the content of the course andconsequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.

Grading
System

50% participation
50% presentation project
More information about how the course is graded will be explained in the first class

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level (TOEFL-ITP score<500)
may register for this course.
Syllabus information may change.

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CourseName

Video game design history

Semester, Year

2nd semester

Number of Credits

2 Credits

Course level

1000

Course Number

027086

Instructor(s)(Institution)

ROBB NIGEL GODFREY IAN（大学院メディア・コミュニケーション研究院）

CourseObjectives

On this course, we will examine the design of video games in historical context, through a series of analyses ofvideo games such as Spacewar!, Donkey Kong, early first-person shooters (e.g., Doom), Portal 2, Minecraft, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.

Course Goals

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Engage in an academic discussion about video games in English
2. Critically evaluate the design of video games
3. Identify meaningful connections within the history of game design

CourseSchedule

This course will use face-to-face and online classes.
Face-to-face classes: weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
Online classes: weeks 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
Online classes will be on-demand. Video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom) is not required.
On-demand classes will be explained by the instructor at the start of the semester.

Homework

Students will be expected to positively do preparation for and review of lesson material. Instructors will give ageneral explanation regarding preparations for the course at the beginning of the semester, and will also provide
specific instructions as appropriate throughout the semester regarding preparation for individual classes.
Students will also be expected to proactively establish their own goals and learning plans and to carry them outby themselves. If students do not prepare adequately,they may fail to master the content of the course andconsequently there is a possibility that they be unable to gain credit. Students are therefore strongly
recommended to earnestly and systematically engage in preparation for classes.

Grading
System

50% participation
50% presentation project
More information about how the course is graded will be explained in the first class

Textbooks /Reading List

Websites

Website ofLaboratory
Additional
Information

Students with English language proficiency at or above advanced-intermediate level (TOEFL-ITP score<500)
may register for this course.
Syllabus information may change.