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2019　Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences40:Human Studies

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Wakamatsu Eisuke 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(S421)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.S435
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

In this lecture "Consciousness and Essence" by Toshihiko Izutsu is carefully read, which is a philosophy book representing modern Japanese philosophy, and the foundation of philosophical thought and ideological writing power is arranged.

Also, in this course, we aim to "recognize" a meaning and thought hidden behind in the depths of the philosophical expression for each, to convey it to other people and to acquire the ability to study universality together.

The final report will have about 5000 words of the philosophical theme for himself to be discussed. I strongly require sincere and independent participation awareness of participants.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Sense the role of language as a sign and meaning.
2) Acquire the ability to read and comprehend modern Japanese philosophy.
3) grasp the essence of expression based on self-experience and emotion by words.

Keywords

Philosophy, language, consciousness, culture

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Each time important sentences of the book are pointed out, participants discuss them in groups of about four people and write essay.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class guidance Class guidance
Class 2 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 1 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 3 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 1-2 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 4 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 2 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 5 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 2-2 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 6 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 3 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 7 Toshihko　Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 3-2 Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences
Class 8 Summary, Q&A Summary, Q&A

Textbook(s)

"Consciousness and Essense" by Toshihiko Izutsu (Iwanami Bunko)
Be sure to bring this book to the lecture.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None required. Handouts will be given if necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

Interim report (50%)
Periodic report (50%)

Related courses

  • LAH.H315 ： Human Studies C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

No prerequisites.

Other

No classes will be given on April 10 (Wed) because of the orientation sessions for incoming first-year students. Second year and above graduate students do not need to attend these orientation sessions.
Date of the first class is April 17 (Wed).

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