printer friendly pageOSPKYOTO 2K: First-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, Second Quarter
Continuation of
JAPANLNG 1. First-year sequence enables students to converse, write, and read essays on topics such as personal history, experiences, familiar people. Prerequisite:
JAPANLNG 1 if taken 2012-13 of later (
JAPANLNG 7 if taken 2011-12 or earlier)
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Tanaka, K. (PI)
;
Tsujino, R. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 13: Contemporary Japanese Religion
Japanese attitudes to religion and popular forms of religiosity. Syncretic nature of beliefs and practices drawn on a variety of interwoven concepts, beliefs, customs and religious activities of native Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Indian origins as background. Topics include: pursuit of worldly benefits, religion and healing, fortune-telling, ascetic practices, pilgrimage, festivals (matsuri), new religions and their image, impact of the internet, response of religion in times of crisis.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ludvik, C. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 22K: Second-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, Second Quarter
(Formerly
OSPKYOTO 18K). Continuation of
JAPANLNG 21. Goal is to further develop and enhance spoken and written Japanese in order to handle advanced concepts such as comparison and contrast of the two cultures, descriptions of incidents, and social issues. 800 kanji, 1,400 new words, and higher-level grammatical constructions. Readings include authentic materials such as newspaper articles, and essays. Prerequisite:
JAPANLNG 21 if taken 2012-13 or later (
JAPANLNG 17 if taken 2011-12 or earlier)
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Kawahara, Y. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 27: Japanese Popular Culture
Introduction to forms and categories of Japanese popular culture including: Japanese movies and television, animation and manga, magazines, newspapers and other printed materials, characters and product brands, sports and other entertainment industries, music and idols, fashion, food and drink, consumer goods, shopping malls and other places for consumption. Using a cultural studies framework, analyze these various forms of popular culture considering the following: different groups in society; historical variability; industry, government and media interests; and advertising policies.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-GlobalCom, GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
OSPKYOTO 45: Japan's Energy-Environment Conundrum
Japan's energy-environment challenges and their consequences for Japan¿s wider society and economy. Question of how Japan's policy makers will balance energy and environmental needs and how the answers will affect the country's future as a leading regional power. Students will gain a sound understanding of the structure of Japan's energy-environment challenges and a practical analytical framework by which they can evaluate these challenges and develop their own balanced assessments.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Hugh, M. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 67: Kyoto in the Literature of Japan
Overview of Japanese literature from the earliest times to the present, with an emphasis on works set in or around Kyôto. Examine the texts in relation to their historical context generally, with a secondary emphasis on how the backdrop of Kyôto plays a role in different historical works and different historical periods. In addition, touch on issues relevant to the texts and to Japanese history and culture, including nature, community, religion, nationalism, individualism, gender, family, and moral values.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4-5
Instructors:
Carter, S. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 68: Independent Study in Japanese Culture
Examination of any of the following topics, according to student interest: Japanese Poetry of any genre or period; Haiku in Japanese and/or English; Dramatic Manga; Travel Writing.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-3
Instructors:
Carter, S. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 102K: Third-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, Second Quarter
Continuation of
JAPANLNG 101. Goal is to express thoughts and opinions in paragraph length in spoken and written forms. Materials include current Japanese media and literature for native speakers of Japanese. Cultural and social topics related to Japan and its people. Prerequisite:
JAPANLNG 101 if taken 2012-13 or later (
JAPANLNG 117 if taken 2011-12 or earlier)
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Ueda, H. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 199A: Directed Reading A
May be repeated for credit
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1-4
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Hugh, M. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 199B: Directed Reading B
May be repeated for credit
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 1-4
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Hugh, M. (PI)
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