- Lecturer
- Hope Tom
- Place
- Wed7-8(H102)
- Credits
- Lecture0 Exercise1 Experiment0
- Code
- 99659
- Syllabus updated
- 2014/8/4
- Lecture notes updated
- 2014/3/26
- Access Index
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- Semester
- Spring Semester
Outline of lecture
This course (taught mainly in English) explores practical ways to discover and understand culture in Japan, based on the gathering and analysis of qualitative data. Students taking the course will learn techniques of observation and interviewing and will practice applying these techniques in the real world in Tokyo.
Purpose of lecture
The course will explore the benefits and limitations of qualitative study of culture, the gathering of data, and how to analyse the results of interviews and observations. By the end of the course, students will have discovered some interesting aspects of culture in Japan and developed some skills that will be beneficial across many study disciplines.
Plan of lecture
To be given in the first class.
Textbook and reference
There is no assigned textbook for this class, but selected useful readings may be given at the beginning of the course.
Related and/or prerequisite courses
This cause is taught mainly in English. Students must therefore have sufficient English ability to join in with class discussion.
Evaluation
Attendance and participation in exercises, including some small observation and interviewing assignments. A final presentation to the rest of the class.
Comments from lecturer
Please note that the course starts in JUNE (Wednesday June 4).
This course will give you an opportunity to learn and practice some skills that will help to "open your eyes" to culture in Japan and other countries. Japanese and International Students are welcome to join; you can pick up some useful skills for studying or working in international environments.
