Students will have interests and deepen their understanding of modern society of Japan. They will also understand the history of post war history of Japan.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain the basic thoughts and characteristics of post war history of Japan.
2) View modern society using sociological thinking.
sociology, modern society, post war history of Japan
Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This course consists of lectures combined with discussions in small groups, presentations, and the like. Some student have to write the resume, report the content of the textbook. Lecturer will complement additionally in the discussion to understand further. Students must prepare the class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | Quiz- why are you interested in sociology ? |
Class 2 | What is sociology? -Ⅰ | Quiz |
Class 3 | post war history-Ⅰ | Quiz |
Class 4 | post war history-Ⅱ | Quiz |
Class 5 | post war history-Ⅲ | Quiz |
Class 6 | post war history-Ⅳ | Quiz |
Class 7 | post war history-Ⅴ | Quiz |
Class 8 | prepare the final report, overview the class. | pursuant to final report. |
TBA
及川慶喜, 2016, 『もう一度読む 山川日本戦後史』山川出版社.
final report: 60%
Quiz: 30%
Commitment: 10%
Nothing required.
ryosukenishida[at]gmail.com
12:10-13:10, every Friday. required pre-contact.