printer friendly pageOSPKYOTO 3K: First-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, Third Quarter
(Formerly
OSPKYOTO 9K). Continuation of 2K. First-year sequence enables students to converse, write, and read essays on topics such as personal history, experiences, familiar people. Fulfills University Foreign Language Requirement. Prerequisite:
JAPANLNG 2 or
OSPKYOTO 2K if taken 2012-13 or later (
JAPANLNG 8 if taken 2011-13 or earlier)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Kawahara, Y. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 5B: News Shaping Japan Today
Examine a wide range of topical themes affecting Japan and its society through selected stories from news media as these stories emerge. As such, this course is entirely reactive to national events as they unfold. Students have a significant amount of choice of topics they address, as they are able to select stories that interest them from a list of news articles, which changes each week.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Hugh, M. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 13: Contemporary Religion in Japan's Ancient Capital: Sustaining and Recasting Tradition
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: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ludvik, C. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 21K: Second-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, First Quarter
(Formerly
OSPKYOTO 17K.) 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 3 if taken 2012-13 or later (
JAPANLNG 7 if taken 2011-12 or earlier)
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
Instructors:
Tanaka, K. (PI)
;
Tsujino, R. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 23K: Second-Year Japanese Language, Culture, and Communication, Third Quarter
Formerly
OSPKYOTO 19K). 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 22 or
OSPKYOTO 22K if taken 2012-13 or later (
JAPANLNG 18 if taken 2011-12 or earlier)
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Tanaka, K. (PI)
;
Tsujino, R. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 39: Capturing Concepts: A Photographic Exploration of the Origins of Kanji
Under guidance of official photographer for KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival, photograph scenes from everyday life in Kyoto to portray contemporary versions of the ancient forms and original meanings of ten different kanji. Develop observational, interpretive and creative abilities as well as improve technical skills (including picture composition and image editing). Enrollment limited.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 2
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Ogino, N. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 42: Gardens of Kyoto: Spaces of Aesthetic and Spiritual Contemplation
Chronological stroll through Japanese gardens of different types and functions, spanning from the Heian period (794-1185), when the ancient capital of Kyoto was established, through to contemporary times. Weekly field trips to a selection of Kyoto gardens and garden-related activities, in order to gain an understanding of the historical development and functions of Japanese gardens, including their design principles, techniques, and elements.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ludvik, C. (PI)
OSPKYOTO 79: Instagramming Kyoto: Tourism and Social Media in the 21st Century
This course examines how social media use interacts - and sometimes conflicts - with local institutions, norms, and values. We focus on the case of Kyoto, one of the world's premier tourism destinations, which is currently seeking to minimize "tourism pollution" in relation to digital media and "selfies." Drawing on readings from digital studies, sociology, and communication, the course asks: what happens when tourists overwhelmingly document their trips and experiences in Kyoto on social media platforms? How do these activities affect the local environment and social norms? What are some of the unintended consequences of social media activities, and how can we mitigate them in the case of tourism? As part of the course, the students will conduct qualitative interviews and observations with tourists in Kyoto.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Christin, A. (PI)
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