| Academic Year |
2024Year |
School/Graduate School |
Liberal Arts Education Program |
| Lecture Code |
61001001 |
Subject Classification |
Area Courses |
| Subject Name |
Introduction to Japanese Thought |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
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Subject Name in
English |
Introduction to Japanese Thought |
| Instructor |
RIGSBY CURTIS ANDREW |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
リグスビー カーティス アンドリュー |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(4T) Tues3-4,Fri3-4：IAS K312 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
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Lectures (handouts, PowerPoint slides)
Preparations are being made for this course to be taught face-to-face in the classroom, with direct interaction between instructor and students. However, contingencies may yet require that this course be taught online. |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
1
:
Undergraduate Introductory
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| Course Area（Area） |
23
:
Arts and Humanities |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
03
:
Religion |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
Shinto, Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Confucianism, Kogaku, traditional Japanese arts, modern Japanese philosophy & commentaries on traditional Japanese religion (ex. Kyoto School, Nishida Philosophy), Comparative Thought |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education | Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences) Category：Philosophy / Ethics / Religion / Arts |
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| Expected Outcome | 1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives. |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
This course is an introduction to Japanese "Shinto." This course will examine the history of Japanese religious traditions--Shinto in particular--but will also comparatively consider their similarities and differences with other religious traditions of the world, as well as their relevance as aesthetic, moral, or theoretical contributions to Japan and the world today. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 chpt1 Entering Through the Torii part 1
lesson3 chpt1 Entering Through the Torii part 2
lesson4 chpt2 Everyday Connectedness part 1
lesson5 chpt2 Everyday Connectedness part 2
lesson6 chpt3 Ancient Shinto part 1
lesson7 chpt3 Ancient Shinto part 2
lesson8 chpt4 From Nara to Norinaga part 1
lesson9 chpt4 From Nara to Norinaga part 2
lesson10 chpt5 All Roads Lead to Tokyo part 1
lesson11 chpt5 All Roads Lead to Tokyo part 2
lesson12 chpt6 The Way Home part 1
lesson13 chpt6 The Way Home part 2
lesson14 presentations
lesson15 presentations |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
Shinto: The Way Home
Thomas P. Kasulis
2004 University of Hawaii Press |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
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| (More Details) |
Handouts, projector (PowerPoint slides) |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
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Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Students must read the assigned readings, give a presentation, and submit a final paper. Students must come prepared to each class with a question-comment card which includes two questions and / or comments about the assigned reading. Although the instructor will give lectures, students are strongly encouraged to enter into discussion. |
| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Assessment will be based on a presentation (50%) and a final report (50%) |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |