ようこそ！Yokoso! Japanese-11 Japanese Culture & Cicilization Welcome to Japanese-11 By Claudia Dealba-Yount

Your Instructor My name is Claudia Dealba-Yount Born and raised in Shanghai China. B.A in Japanese Language Arts and Literature from Shanghai International Studies University in China. M.A in Education from Aichi University of Education in Japan. Lived in Japan for about 10 years 11 years of teaching Chinese & Japanese experience at Community Colleges in U.S. 7 years of teaching experience over sea. Worked in various business

Course Material Course Main Websites:  http://web-japan.org/factsheet/                     (For History): http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html Sub website:     (Culture and Attractions);  http://www.visitjapan.jp/                                                       http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.html       (Japan Foundation in LA):  http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/index.html       (Ministry of Foreign Affair of Japan): http://www.mofa.go.jp/index.html  Other Reference Readings:  (see in your course syllabus)​

Course Description Introductory survey of Japanese culture and civilization as reflected in language, literature, art, history, politics, customs, and social institutions. Class conducted in English. 54 hours lecture. Prerequisite: None.

Course Contents Introduction Geography & Climate Regions Flora & Fauna History Prehistoric & Ancient Japan Classical Japan Medieval Japan Modern Japan Government Government Structure The constitution of Japan Local Self-government National Flag & Anthem Economy Trade & Investment Regulatory Reform Energy & Resources Society Education Transportation Employment Gender Issues Mass Media Social Security System Welfare Health Care Environmental Issues Environmental Conservation

Course Contents Culture Japanese Language Religion Annual Events & Holidays Popular Culture & Leisure Art & Literature Architecture & Gardens Tradition and Creativities: Ikebana & Tea Ceremony Music and Theatre: Bunraku, Noh & Kyogen Fashion World Heritage Japanese Food Culture Sports Sports in Japan Traditional and Ancient Sports Modern & Recreational Sports Japan in Olympic Science and Technology Electronics Aeronautics Nuclear Power Biomedical Research Nobel Laureates

Course objective Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following activities: 1. Demonstrate general awareness of geographical and topographical information related to the location of major islands, cities, major bodies of water of Japan. 2. Attain knowledge of major literary works, historical figures, important events, art and music of Japan. 3. Develop a sense of contemporary Japanese cultural identity and values, while comprehending and appreciating the differences between Japanese cultural norms and their own. 4. Discuss historical and global events that have impacted and contributed to the evolution of present-day Japanese culture.

Student Learning Outcome Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of Japan’s political, economic, religious, cultural, and social systems from its origins through the present Critical Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills about issues, problems, and explanations for which multiple solutions are possible. Students will be able to explore problems and, where possible, solve them. Students will be able to develop, test, and evaluate rival hypotheses. Students will be able to construct sound arguments and evaluate the arguments of others.

Student Learning Outcome Compare and contrast the Japanese way of life and world view with one’s own Self-Development & Global Awareness - Students will be able to develop goals and devise strategies for personal development and well-being. They will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be an ethical human being and an effective citizen in their awareness of diversity and various cultural viewpoints. Critical Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills about issues, problems, and explanations for which multiple solutions are possible. Students will be able to explore problems and, where possible, solve them. Students will be able to develop, test, and evaluate rival hypotheses. Students will be able to construct sound arguments and evaluate the arguments of others. Interpret contemporary Japanese civilization and culture in light of its history

Course Design Each lesson for this course has: An introduction A lecture section   Discussion or group work requirements that may include online discussion board postings, or brief classroom presentations   An assignment or Quiz.   

Assignments Written topic assignment Comparison Research Discussions Power Point – culture comparison

Quizzes & Tests Quizzes 10 topic Quizzes Presentation (PPT) Culture comparison Discussion discussions Final 1 final essay 1 Final written exam

Grades Calculation Classroom Performance 10% Homework 20% Quizzes 15% Presentation Discussion Essay Final Exams Total: 100%

Teaching Methods No one left behind!  Teach student swim in the big pool (*with lifeguard) Teacher serve, Student in charge learning (*restaurant setting) From learner’s point of view Focus on communicative tools Support your learning pace Teamwork adventure (*cruse ) No one left behind! 

Class & Instructor Info Class Website: hhttps://rccjpn11.weebly.com Class Chat: LINE ID: JPN11-42933_spr19 RCC Student Service: hhttp://www.rcc.edu/services/Pages/Student-Services.aspx Instructor email: Claudia.Dealba-Yount@rccd.edu Instructor Cell: (747) 200-7479

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