OSPKYOTO 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: Aut
| Units: 5
OSPKYOTO 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: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
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
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
OSPKYOTO 19: Zazen: A Practicum in Zen Meditation
Zen teaching through practice and experience. Condensed practicum course where students receive zazen training and experience monastic life in Myoshinji, the largest Zen complex in Japan, under the guidance of Rev. Daiko Matsuyama, Deputy Head Priest of Taizo-in temple. Over one week, regular early morning zazen training sessions on site in Taizo-in temple plus visit to World Cultural Heritage site Ryoanji with a private viewing and workshop. Other aspects of monastic life such as temple cleaning, and learning how to rake and care for the dry gardens at Taizo-in. Course culminates in an overnight zazen training session in Myoshinji's magnificent Hatto Dharma Hall. Enrollment limited.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
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
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
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
OSPKYOTO 33: Ecology of Japanese Satoyama
Satoyama refers to the traditional rural landscapes of Japan, and it is a term that has become widely known internationally in the ecological sustainability literature, highlighting the value of traditional land use for the sustainable management of natural resources. I would introduce to the students, and have them discuss, the scientific basis of biodiversity and ecosystem services, the cultural influence on agriculturall and use,and how the scientific and cultural factors interact to affect the way natural resources are managed.The course would emphasize student-led discussion based on reading of primary and popular literature on the history, current status, societal perception of the value of satoyama for biodiversity and human well-beingin Japan. Student discussion will also compare the satoyama concept to similar ones developed in othercountriesin Asia, Europe, and North America.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
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
| Units: 2
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
OSPKYOTO 41: Queer Culture and Life in Japan
Exploration of queer lives and cultural practices in Japan through diverse materials from film, literature, theater, art, as well as newspapers and personal testimonies. What it means to be queer in Japan and how it might signify differently from a US context. Looking at each text, examine how gender norms and sexual politics intersect and operate in Japanese society.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
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