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THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMThe following is a list of courses that will be offered in 2018/2019 at the Center for Japanese Studies. There is a wide variety of courses offered in five categories: Japanese Language Courses, Japanese Seminar Courses, Lecture Courses in Japanese Area Studies, Open Courses, and Practical Courses in the Japanese Arts. Open Courses are regular undergraduate courses that CJS students may also enrol in.

2018/2019 CJS COURSE OFFERINGS (TENTATIVE)

Japanese Language Courses Japanese Seminar Courses

Required Elective Courses Elective Courses

8 credits 2 credits / each

720 min. / week 90 min. / week

pp. 6–7 pp. 10–13

Japanese VI*Elective Course

Japanese V• Readings in Japanese Literature II• Academic Japanese Writing

Japanese IV

• Business Japanese I• University Preparatory Japanese• Introduction to Academic Japanese Writing• Creative Writing• Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language• Classical Japanese• Readings in Japanese Literature I• Japanese in Tourism• Readings in Social Science II

Japanese III

• Introduction to Business Japanese • Introduction to Creative Writing• Intermediate Translation • Japanese in Volunteering • Readings in Social Sciences I • Readings in Science and Technology

Japanese II• Project N II• Elementary Translation

Japanese I • Project N I

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Daily Schedule (Sample)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:20 – 10:05

Japanese Language Courses

Japanese Language Courses

Japanese Language Courses Japanese Language

Courses

Japanese Language Courses10:05 – 10:50

11:05 – 11:5011:50 – 12:3512:45 – 1:30 Japan Plaza Japan Plaza1:30 – 2:15 Practical Courses

in the Japanese Arts Open Courses

Field Trips, Social Events, etc.

2:15 – 3:00 Japan Plaza3:00 – 3:15 Japanese Seminar

CoursesJapanese Seminar

Courses3:15 – 4:00 Japan PlazaLecture Courses in

Japanese Area Studies4:00 – 4:454:45 – 5:30

Lecture Courses in Japanese Area Studies Open Courses Practical Courses in the

Japanese Arts

Elective Courses Elective Courses Elective Courses

3 credits / each 2 credits / each 2 credits / each

135 min. / week 90 min. / week 90 min. / week

pp. 14–18 pp. 19–21 pp. 22–23

• Japanese Literature I

• Japanese Literature II

• Japanese Literature III

• Japanese Literature IV

• Topics in Japanese Linguistics

• Japanese Popular Culture

• Japanese Culture and Art I

• Japanese Culture and Art II

• Japanese Religions I

• Japanese History

• Japanese Society I

• Japanese Society II

• Japanese Economy I

• Japanese Economy II

• Japanese Business I

• Japanese Business II

• Topics in Management Sciences in Japan

• Japanese Politics I

• Japanese Foreign Policy

• Japanese Society and Law I (Japanese III or above)

• Seminar in American History

• Debating Politics of Japan and the United States

• Special Seminar: An Introduction to the Social Studies of Latin America

• Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)

• Calligraphy (Shodo)

• Woodblock Printing (Hanga)

• Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony (Sado)

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CENTER FOR JAPANESE STUDIES 2018-2019

Japanese IFall and Spring

PrerequisitesStudents should have a basic work-ing knowledge of both hiragana and katakana.

ContentThis course covers basic introducto-ry Japanese grammar. It explains how to make simple sentences and ques-tion sentences, illustrates how to use the most common adjectives, intro-duces the three Japanese verb types, shows how to make the present and past tense forms, and describes how to make requests. It also reviews hiragana and katakana and teaches the first 150 kanji. Important basic everyday expres-sions and essential vocabulary are also introduced. This course uses Genki I (Lessons 1 to 12) or its equivalent.

GoalsBe able to communicate in simple Japanese for daily use. For example, students will be able to introduce them-selves, talk about their family, discuss what they like and dislike, go shop-ping, plan to meet friends, talk about a vacation, and explain how they feel. Students will be also able to read short stories and write short passages such as postcards and simple e-mails.

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Japanese IIFall and Spring

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Japanese I or its equivalent. Students should have mastered 150 kanji to enter this level.

ContentThis course covers introductory Japa-nese grammar, including probability, expressing opinions, reported speech, more noun counters, expressions for giving and receiving, and passive and causative sentences. Honorific expres-sions and humble expressions are also introduced, along with some discourse structures used in daily life. The first 150 kanji are reviewed and the next 170 kanji are presented. This course uses Genki II (Lessons 13 to 23) or its equivalent.

GoalsBe able to communicate in Japanese in everyday, routine life in Japan. For example, students will be able to exchange proper greetings including simple honorifics, express their feel-ings to each other, and talk about their experiences in Japan, including about travel, pop culture, food, and religion. Students will also be able to read short essays and diary entries, and write lon-ger passages such as letters and e-mails.

Japanese IIIFall and Spring

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Japanese II or its equivalent. Students should have mastered 320 kanji to enter this level.

ContentThis course reviews basic Japanese grammar while also covering most of the important intermediate grammar of Japanese. Students will learn how to describe something (e.g. rashii, hazu, hodo), give opinions (beki da), and show change (yo ni naru, koto ni naru) and decision (yo ni suru, koto ni suru), and also learn many useful expressions (e.g. nan to itte mo, sekkaku, waza waza). Topics covered include famous Japanese people, well-known tourist destinations, study abroad, and con-temporary social issues. The first 320 kanji are reviewed and the next 280 kanji are presented. This course uses an original textbook roughly equivalent to Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (Lessons 1 to 10).

GoalsBe able to communicate in Japanese in everyday, campus life outside the class-room. Students will review and learn more sophisticated ways of introduc-ing themselves, giving and accepting advice, making appointments, refusing, complaining, and apologizing. Students will learn how to write basic, short essays and give simple speeches.

Japanese IVFall and Spring

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Japanese III or its equivalent. Students should have mastered 600 kanji to enter this level.

ContentThis course reviews previously taught grammar and concentrates upon intro-ducing useful Japanese expressions, such as aku made mo, mushiro, koso, and X ni chigai nai. The topics covered are more academic, including Japanese litera-ture, multiculturalism, famous Japanese inventors, Japan census data, intercul-tural communication, and professional identity. Authentic materials are also used, including newspaper and magazine articles and interview transcripts. The first 600 kanji are reviewed and the next 300 kanji are presented. This course uses an original textbook roughly equivalent to Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (Lessons 11 to 15).

GoalsBe able to understand and begin to par-ticipate in university classes in Japan, with sufficient time for preparation and support. Students will learn how to read graphs and charts, make short presenta-tions and speeches, make polite refus-als, offer constructive opinions, and write one-page reports.

Japanese VFall and Spring

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Japanese IV or its equivalent. Students should have mastered 900 kanji to enter this level.

ContentThis course reviews previously taught grammar, vocabulary and expressions then extends students’ knowledge and usage, particularly of more academic fields. Well-prepared students should be able to participate in regular Nanzan University Open Course classes* with Japanese students. This course uses authentic materials such as novels, and newspaper and magazine articles. The first 900 kanji are reviewed and more kanji are presented.

GoalsBe able to participate in university class-es in Japan. Students will learn how to find and read basic academic sources, make simple academic presentations, ask and answer questions, give constructive comments about other students’ ideas, and write one- to two-page reports.

Japanese VISpring (only)

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of Japanese V is a prerequisite. Students should have mastered 1200 kanji to enter this level.

ContentThis course reviews previously taught grammar, vocabulary and expres-sions and covers more discourse rules, expressions, and vocabulary so that stu-dents will be able to actively partici-pate in regular Nanzan University Open Course classes* with Japanese students. This course uses authentic materials such as novels, and newspaper and magazine articles. Previously taught kanji are reviewed and more kanji are presented.

GoalsBe able to actively participate in uni-versity classes in Japan and lead class-room discussions.

The Japanese Language Program at the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University is an intensive program comprising the following six levels.

COURSES IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE

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CJS Class of 2016–2017

YOUNG, Sara Rachel (United States of America) Indiana State University

I have enjoyed attending university every day because of New Intensive Japanese 400 at Nanzan University. The amazing teachers are dedicated to teaching Japanese in a fun and interactive way and are passionate about help-ing students, both inside and outside of the classroom. NIJ 400 has helped solidify Japanese concepts that I have struggled with for years, and now I feel much more confident in my Japanese ability. It is really exciting learning a new Japanese grammar point and being able to use it immediately in the real world. My speaking ability has drastically improved because of NIJ 400 Communication, where we did pair speaking tasks daily, and periodically Japanese students visited so we could practice natural speech. In Reading and Writing, we had a schedule packed with readings, essays, and kanji, which has also led to significant improvement in each area. I think entering the CJS Program was the best study abroad decision I could have made. Because of this program, I was able to increase my Japanese ability much more rapidly than I had thought possible, and make life-long friends both with Japanese and other foreign exchange students.


KelleY, Anna (United States of America) The Ohio State University

NIJ 500 is an excellent opportunity for students at the intermediate level to learn much of the Japanese grammar that is used every day. On the news or in my Japanese friends’ conversations, I often hear the grammar that we had gone over in class. Since what we learned in the course was Japanese that was readily used in everyday conversa-tion, I was able to speak much more freely to my Japanese friends and was able to express my opinion properly. Although I am far from mastering the language, seeing the progress I’ve made over just one semester is very rewarding. In addition to seeing improvement in myself, I’ve also seen growth in the other NIJ 500 students. Studying in such an intense program really brings the class together as a group and forges friendships. The friends I’ve made in this program are some of the best I’ve ever made in my life. Studying, doing skits, presentations, and speeches together for roughly 15 weeks is grueling but absolutely worth the time and effort it takes to complete the program. At the start, I didn’t know if I was prepared for the class; however, with the help of my teachers, my classmates, and my friends in other levels, I’ve deepened my understanding and appreciation of the Japanese lan-guage. I’m so grateful to Nanzan University and am glad I gave it my all.


FlAGeT, Madison (United States of America) University of Montana

Before coming to Nanzan, I had taken one semester of Japanese language but I hadn’t used it in over a year. Because of this, I forgot almost everything and was pretty much starting from the beginning. I was nervous when I stepped into the classroom that first day. Since then, the speed at which my classmates and I have learned to work together and improve has amazed me. The class is intensive, as the name suggests, but I feel like all of my time was used efficiently. I often enjoyed our humorous moments in class as well as the challenge to use new grammar and vocabulary in our daily life. We couldn’t have improved this much so quickly without the help of our kind and understanding teachers. When we are struggling with a concept, our senseis always use the right balance of understanding and encouragement to help us improve. When we do well, sensei always seems delighted and her genuine happiness encourages us to keep working hard. I have learned so much, both inside and outside the classroom, and highly recommend this program to anyone interested in Japanese language and culture.


JOSePH, Arockia Albert (India) Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion

Before entering the CJS at Nanzan, I just had one month’s study of hiragana and katakana at another school. Since then, it has been a great journey at the CJS. The CJS program created various opportunities to master the language. Honestly speaking, though I had already had the experience of learning new languages such as English and French, the manner in which Japanese is taught in CJS is quite marvelous and I would say nothing can be compared with it. The amount of work the professors are putting in in order to help us perfect our language is great. After com-pleting NIJ600, I can proudly say that now I organize my thoughts logically and coherently when I write in Japanese. I also better understand Japanese culture and society by being able to read some newspaper articles and watching TV programmes. The credit for this goes to NIJ600. Having different nationalities in the class contributed to our rich conversations with each other. The interac-tion session, which was organized once a week with Japanese students, was the most interesting part of the class. Thanks to all the in-class activities, now I have learned to work in pairs or in groups and understood how valuable and profitable this is in learning the language. I am so grateful and thankful for being taught in such a wonderful atmosphere where I could master the language more easily than I had ever thought. I will forever be grateful to the CJS for the rest of my life.


JANSSeN, Amber (Belgium) Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

The program is called New Intensive Japanese, and it certainly did not disappoint in that department. NJ700 was indeed intensive, but very much worth the effort. Before I arrived at Nanzan, my Japanese was at an adequate level. I could communicate what I wanted to and navigate Japan myself easily, but that was exactly what made it hard to improve. The NJ700 teachers are very aware of this problem and stimulated us to take our Japanese to a higher level through individualised guidance and attention to our study needs. They pointed out our strengths and weaknesses, and taught us how to keep challenging ourselves, even after we go back home. Studying in a foreign country with people from all over the world might seem a little daunting at first, but it offers you the chance to make friends that are as passionate and driven to learn as you are. It is thanks to Nanzan and my wonderfully quirky classmates that I was able to feel more connected to Japan, Belgium and the rest of the world in a manner textbooks could have never taught me.

New Intensive Japanese 300 (in old Curriculum)Student Voice





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JAPANESE SEMINAR COURSESA high degree of proficiency in Japanese is required for participation in the seminars. Most of the seminars are offered in both the fall and spring semesters and are conducted mainly in Japanese.

Project N I2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese I. Students conduct a project regarding their favorite thing, person, event or something similar related to Japan using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations about their project work in Japanese using presentation soft-ware or an overhead projector. After giv-ing their presentations, students organize the results of their project into a short paper.

Project N II2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese II and Japanese III. Students conduct an interview project at stores in Kakuozan (a famous shopping area in Nagoya) using various types of Japanese language. Students also learn how to give oral presentations on their project work and to organize the results of their project into a paper.

Elementary Translation

2 credits Fall and Spring

While the ability to translate Japanese into another language is not an integral part of proficiency in the Japanese lan-guage, it is an important additional skill that a student of Japanese will often need in order to pursue advanced courses in Japanese and its related fields in institu-tions of higher education. The skill is also essential for those who are planning to work in an area where knowledge of Japanese is required. The course includes some practice in translating from English to Japanese as well as from Japanese to English. Materials used in the course include Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J-pop, manga and short stories written by Shinichi Hoshi. It attempts to meet the demands of students of Japanese II who are planning to continue their study of Japanese after finishing the Nanzan program and returning to their home institutions.

Intermediate Translation


This course is a continuation of Elementary Translation. Emphasis is placed on having the students review basic patterns and understand more com-plex structures that have a high usage fre-quency. Since some important structures are taken from the Japanese III textbook, this course is most suitable for students of Japanese III. Students practice translat-ing from English into Japanese and from Japanese into English.

Readings in Science and Technology2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese III or higher to train them in reading science magazine articles. Students choose science magazine arti-cles of their interests and discuss one

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article in each session. In addition to reg-ular preparation for class, students are expected to write a research paper and to give an oral presentation in Japanese on a subject of their own choice. The goals of this course are (i) to learn vocabulary of science in Japanese and expressions fre-quently used in Japanese science maga-zines and (ii) to be able to discuss science magazine articles in Japanese.

Readings in Social Sciences I2 credits Fall

This course is designed for students of Japanese III or higher to train them in reading newspaper articles in order to gain actual information about the real Japan and Japanese people today. Topics are mainly chosen by students in the class. Audio-visual materials may be used, where available, to further deepen understanding. All course work is con-ducted in Japanese. In addition to reg-ular preparation for class, students are expected to write a research paper and, at the end of the course, to give an oral pre-sentation in Japanese on a subject of their own choice.

Readings in Social Sciences II

2 credits Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese IV or higher. While its activities and assessment are the same as those of Readings in Social Science I, the topics covered are different.

Japanese in Volunteering

2 credits Fall

This course is designed mainly for Japanese III or higher who want to visit an after-school day-care center to

enjoy cultural exchange with elementary school students and is recommended for those who intend to participate in the JET program. In this course, students will improve their presentation and com-munication skills through in-class and off-campus activities. In class, students 1) learn expressions and strategies neces-sary for communicating with children, 2) prepare activities and presentations for the volunteer work, and 3) reflect on their experience and share with the class what they learned from the volunteer work. Students are required to participate in four off-campus volunteering activities and give presentations about them.

Introduction to Creative Writing2 credits Fall

Learning about composing essays and improving writing skills in order to express one’s experiences and feelings is the main objective of this course. At the same time, students learn how to com-pose tanka and haiku poetry. Outdoor classes are also planned. While this class is mainly for Japanese III and Japanese IV students, writing and reading ability equivalent to that gained in Japanese III is required.

Creative Writing2 credits Spring

Students learn how to write novels with the skills they have acquired in the Introduction to Creative Writing course. Outdoor classes are also planned. The course is open to those who have taken Introduction to Creative Writing in the fall semester and also to students of Japanese IV or higher.

Introduction to Business Japanese


This is the introductory business course for those planning to work for a Japanese company or to do business using Japanese. It is designed for Japanese III students. Through learning basic business conver-sation, this course aims to equip students with essential Japanese business manners and customs as well as vocabulary and expressions that are useful in a business setting. In addition, behavior that reflects the “basic assumptions” of Japanese business is examined using videos and practice using role-plays of business situ-ations. We will invite a Japanese business person to the class to get to know the Japanese business world, if possible.

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Business Japanese I2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese IV or higher, instructing them in practical Japanese that can be used in real business situations. Business Japanese involves much stricter rules than the lan-guage used in daily life in Japan. In this course, students learn to apply those rules through activities such as role-plays, writ-ing business letters, and practicing non-verbal communication. Selected students who complete this course successfully may be eligible to participate in short-term internship at a Japanese company during the spring recess.

Japanese in Tourism2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is designed for students of Japanese IV or higher who want to work in the Japanese service industry in the future. The aim of the course is to give students the preparation and background required to survive in the service indus-try by learning necessary vocabulary and expressions. In order to ensure that each student receives sufficient individ-ual attention, class size is limited to 15

students. Opportunities for a one-week internship either at a convenience store or a hotel in Nagoya will be offered to about two students.

Readings in Japanese Literature I

2 credits Fall

This course introduces short stories and novels by respected writers in contempo-

rary Japanese literature and encourages students to derive pleasure from literary works. In order to appreciate the flavor of the originals, the use of words and expressions, along with techniques of narration, are examined in the readings. The themes, ethics, and/or message that each work embraces are also discussed. Students should have attained the level of Japanese IV or higher to be able to com-plete the course work, which includes such tasks as reading, discussion and written assignments.

Readings in Japanese Literature II

2 credits Spring

This course introduces short novels by respected writers in early-modern Japanese literature and encourages stu-dents to find pleasure in reading literary works. In order to appreciate the flavor of the original works, the use of words and expressions, along with techniques of narration, are examined in the read-ing. The themes, ethics, and/or message that each work embraces are also dis-cussed. This course deals with differ-ent novels from those of Readings in Japanese Literature I, and is designed for students of Japanese V or higher. Students of Japanese IV require the instructor’s consent to take this course.

Classical Japanese2 credits Spring

This is an introductory, but demanding, course in literary Japanese for students of Japanese IV or higher who in future may deal with pre-war materials. Various styles of classical Japanese, such as Heian stories, war tales, and essays, as well as private letters and public docu-ments, are studied.

Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language


This course is aimed at students interest-ed in how Japanese is taught as a foreign language at the elementary level, espe-cially those who want to teach Japanese as a teaching assistant or a full-time non-native teacher in the future. Teaching-practice routines are carried out from the beginning of the course using the textbook Genki. The following topics are covered: making a syllabus, teaching kana and kanji, introducing elementary Japanese grammar, teaching the four language skills, making drills and tests, and evaluation. Students of Japanese IV or higher can enroll in this course.

Introduction to Academic Japanese

Writing2 credits Fall and Spring

This course is mainly designed for stu-dents of Japanese IV or high-achieving Japanese III students to learn the expres-sions, mechanics and skills required for writing a research paper. In the first half of the semester, students will mainly practice writing logical and well-orga-nized essays. In the second half, using a set sequence of steps, students will work on a book review of a Japanese novel of their choice. By the end of the semester, students are required to submit a final draft of the book review, along with other writing assignments.

Academic Japanese Writing

2 credits Spring

This course is mainly designed to sup-

port students of Japanese V, VI or high-achieving Japanese IV students in writ-ing a research paper in line with the requirements of the schedule. While reviewing the writing techniques covered in “Introduction to Academic Japanese Writing,” students learn more expressions necessary for writing academic papers. The ultimate goal for this course is the completion of a research paper.

University Preparatory Japanese


This course is designed for students of Japanese IV or higher who wish to enter a Japanese university after finishing the CJS program. Sample entrance examina-tion questions and Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 questions are assigned for homework or in-class exer-cises. Successful students will develop the Japanese language skills necessary for entry into Japanese universities.

JAPANESE SEMINAR COURSES


SAFFel, Allison (United States of America) Indiana University, Bloomington

This course was a focused and engaging look into language pedagogy. Not only did we discuss concepts and meth-ods for teaching vocabulary and explaining grammar, we also had chances to practically apply the ideas through-out the semester. Also, as a student who hopes to teach in the future, I was thrilled by the versatility of the course. Many of the things we could practice could be used not only for teaching Japanese, but English, Chinese, or even non-linguistic courses. Taking this course gave me the opportunity to reflect on the idea of “what is a teacher” while simultaneously rehearsing techniques required of that role. Receiving feedback from my peers and the teacher helped strengthen my abilities by learning from my mistakes and celebrating my successes. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone considering it.

Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign LanguageStudent VoiceCJS Class of 2014–2015

CAMUS, Alexy Andrei (France) University of Orleans

Now that I successfully found a job in Japan through the Japanese job hunting process, I can really affirm the classes I took in Nanzan were very useful. Not only the level 500 and 600 classes, which allowed me to reach a good level in oral and written communication, but also the Business Japanese classes, which I took for the entire year. Through this business-oriented course, I could learn keigo, how to bow properly, and how to make a good impression through words and gesture. It helped me a lot when I was in front of HR staff members with other Japanese students, as I knew what to do, when, and how. The year I spent in Nanzan was definitely a key factor to succeed in my job hunting adventure.

Business JapaneseStudent Voice

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LECTURE COURSES IN JAPANESE AREA STUDIESLecture courses listed are taught in English by scholars highly qualified in their respective fields, but assignments for some courses may include work in Japanese.

Japanese Literature I3 credits Fall

This course is intended to introduce stu-dents to a number of representative works of Japanese literature from the earliest writings until the end of the Heian peri-od (c.1185). This course looks at both poetry and prose works, with the aim of familiarizing students with the mode of writing, the religious and cultural back-ground to that writing and the aesthet-ics that influenced the writers. Although literature has changed in form, theme and function over the centuries, it is pos-sible to identify a number of constant elements, which can be regarded as the essence of Japanese literature. Readings include verses of the Man’yo-shu, and Kokin-shu. We will read The Bamboo Cutter’s Tale sections of the Tale of Genji as well Sei Sjhonagon’s The Pillow Book. This course is conducted in English, and includes lectures and discussions.

Japanese Literature II3 credits Spring

The purpose of this course is to give stu-dents a basic understanding of Japanese literature from the Kamakura Period (1185–1333) to the middle of the 19th century. Similar to Japanese Literature I, the goal of this course is to obtain a basic understanding of the major themes and cultural background of Japanese poetic, prose and drama writing. Many of the texts also provide a great deal of information about Japanese culture and history. Some of the texts that will be examined include Shin-kokinshu, Noh theater, the poetry of Ikyu, puppet plays of Chikamatsu and Basho’s Narrow Road to Oku. Classes are composed of short lectures and discussions about the pos-sible meanings and interpretations of those works. Japanese Literature I is not a prerequisite for this course, which is also conducted in English.

Japanese Literature III3 credits Fall

This course deals with contempo-rary Japanese literature and focuses on the novels of Haruki Murakami, one of Japan’s most famous modern writ-ers. Texts are the bestsellers among Murakami’s works - Norwegian Wood and his collection of short stories, Blind Willow, Sleeping Women in Japanese and in English translations, with refer-ence to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. These works are very interesting contemporary novels that feature fasci-nating mysteries. The aim is to under-stand and analyze the important parts of the Japanese texts and to gain a fuller understanding of the novels through their English translations, examining the ele-ments of expression and the narrative technique employed, as well as draw-ing a comparison with other novels and thoughts. The course is conducted mainly in Japanese and partly in English.

Japanese Literature IV3 credits Spring

This course deals with contempo-rary Japanese literature and focuses on Natsume Soseki’s Kokoro and Dazai Osamu’s No Longer Human in the origi-nal Japanese and their English transla-tions. These are widely regarded as two of the most popular works of modern Japanese literature. In particular, No Longer Human is the number one best-seller of all Shincho Bunko books since WWII. The aim of this class is to enjoy and appreciate reading Japanese modern novels, interpreting the important parts of the text and gaining a good under-standing of the novels. We examine the elements of expressions and the narrative technique employed as well as drawing a

comparison with Somerset Maugham’s The Moon and Sixpence and other nov-els. The course is conducted mainly in Japanese and partly in English.

Topics in Japanese Linguistics

3 credits Spring

This course deals with some of the major topics in Japanese linguistics. This includes but is not limited to: semantics of verbs, argument structure, subject and topic, tense and aspect, transitive/intran-sitive contrast, complex and compound verbs, passivisation and causativisation, raising/control structures, anaphora, and ellipsis. We focus on two or three topics selected by the instructor. This course requires some basic knowledge of Japanese linguistics, especially in the field of formal grammar analysis. The course is conducted mainly in English and partly in Japanese.

Japanese CultureLanguage and Society in Japan

3 credits Fall

The goal of the course is to heighten stu-dents’ awareness and understanding of the relationship between the Japanese language and Japanese society (or cul-ture) by exploring those aspects of soci-ety and culture that facilitate the learning of Japanese. The main issues covered are (1) Japanese women’s language and the roles and status of women in Japan; (2) keigo and Japanese society; (3) the concept of uchi/soto; (4) empathy and the Japanese language; (5) youth language; and (6) non-verbal communication.

Japanese Popular Culture

A Gateway to Japan

3 credits Fall

This course is aimed at students inter-ested in learning how cultural factors play important roles in plots of Japanese ani-mation and manga, which are often lost or transparent in their translated versions. While gaining introductory knowledge of Japanese history, religions and other cul-tural aspects, students examine cultural influences on anime and manga from classical to the latest ones, and learn how Japanese people appreciate these works.

Japanese Culture and Art I

3 credits Fall

Japanese Culture and Art II

3 credits Spring

Japanese cultural history is often charac-

New!terized by its accommodation of influ-ences from diverse cultures on the Asian continent. However, the major cultural influences during Japan’s more recent history have, especially during the mod-ern period, come via direct contact with Western civilization, which Japan has been eager to accommodate. In a short space of time, Japan has adopted and adapted Western models of civiliza-tion and culture to form its own brand of culture. This course seeks to account for the development of Japanese culture through its history of exchange with the Asian continent and Western civiliza-tion, involving an examination of various aspects of the arts and religious and phil-osophical thought. Topics in this course focus mainly on the traditional culture and art of Japan.

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born through to the last decades of their lives. It explores how children learn to ‘become Japanese’ at home, the educa-tional and social processes that shape a young person’s way of looking at the world, the daily lives of Japanese youth, and how Japanese people learn to play ‘appropriate’ roles as ‘shakai-jin.’ It also explores how gender is ‘performed’ in Japan and how gender expectations are changing, how disability is viewed and experienced, and then concludes with a look at the experiences of becoming old in the world’s oldest society. By the end of the course, you should have devel-oped a deep sense of what life is like in contemporary Japan.

Japanese Society IIMinority Cultures in Japan

3 credits Spring

This discussion-based course seeks to understand the experiences of minority cultures in Japan. The first part of the course looks at the lives of Japanese women and men. It investigates the beliefs and practices underlying gen-der norms, particularly the creation and imposition of hegemonic femininities and masculinities and the ways that they are

challenged. We also explore the experi-ences of sexual minorities in Japan, their evolving legal rights, and how they are portrayed in the media. The second part of the course looks at the conditions of cultural minorities. We begin with ‘insid-er minorities’ – the Ainu and Okinawans, peoples with Buraku heritage, and ethnic Koreans. We also explore the experiences of peoples who are differently abled, par-ticularly deaf people. We then go on to ‘outsider minorities’ – Nikkei migrants from South America, ‘newcomer foreign-ers’, and Chinese and South Asian com-munities. This course seeks to illustrate how cultural identities are fostered and contested in contemporary Japan.

Japanese Economy I3 credits Fall

Japanese Economy II3 credits Spring

The main purpose of this course is to ana-lyze the characteristics of the Japanese economy in comparison with other economies, particularly the behavior of its households, companies, and govern-ment. Topics covered include some of the specific features of Japanese socio- economic systems that have promoted Japanese economic development, such as lifetime employment, seniority, industrial groups, and hierarchical or subcontract-ing production. Attention is also paid to the impact on the Japanese economy of globalization, the information society, and information technology.

Japanese Business I3 credits Fall

This course is an introduction to Business in Japan. The objective is to learn what makes Japanese business special. It seeks to understand the best practices of Japanese business that can be adopted to improve world business practices. The course will help students understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Japanese approach to business. It starts with an examination of recent Japanese economic history. It covers Japan’s transition from a feudal economy into a development state and finally into a relatively open market economy. The course examines the causes and consequences of Japan’s economic miracle as well as the recent long period of stagnation. Specific topics include management, human resources, industrial groups, industrial policy, the automotive industry, the main bank sys-

tem, financial markets and corporate gov-ernance. An additional goal is to prepare students for work in a Japanese organiza-tion.

Japanese Business II3 credits Spring

This course is an overview of Japanese business and management with a focus on the economic development after WWII, economic and demographic changes as well as production system and marketing. It also covers the life-time employment system, seniority-based compensation, knowledge management and distribution. The format of the course is lectures supplemented by class discus-sions. Lectures and assignments are in English and course grades are based on an assignment, short section quizzes and class discussions.


LECTURE COURSES IN JAPANESE AREA STUDIES

Japanese History3 credits Fall and Spring

Students taking this course are intro-duced to differing perspectives on Japanese modern history. Starting with an examination of the opening of Japan to trade with the West and ending with the post-war American occupation, this course charts the modernization of Japan’s political and social institutions. Students are invited to discuss varying interpretations of key events and devel-opments. Controversies which are still the subject of heated debate today are examined, such as: How democratic was Taisho democracy? How oppressive was Japanese colonialism? and Why did Japan attack the USA in 1941?

Japanese Society IThe Life Course in Japan

3 credits Fall

The purpose of this discussion-based course is to provide a broad overview of life in Japan in the early twenty-first century. The course is organized around the life course of Japanese peo-ple, from when Japanese children are

Japanese Religions I3 credits Fall

In Japan, a major portion of the people either tend not to identify themselves with any particular religion or profess that they do not have any religion at all. A quick glance at the Japanese life style would be contrary to the above statement. Gods, myths, nature, agriculture, evolving life style and modernity have changed Japanese attitudes towards religion yet they have not altered the Japanese reli-gious landscape.This course introduces students to Japanese religiosity, religious behavior and traditions. Further how in a highly modernized society Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, New Religions and New new Religions coexist without much confron-tation shall be looked into from histor-ical and spiritual stand points. Besides focusing on the historical development of the different religious belief systems this course also looks into popular religious rites, rituals and practices. Students will also be taken to a temple or a shrine to experience the current religious life of the Japanese people.


BUJACKOVA, Alica (Czech Republic) Masaryk University

The Japanese Society II class covers a wide range of topics regarding everyday life in contemporary Japan. From child rearing, forming relationships, roles of men and women in society, to the topic of the aging nation and much more, students can explore many different aspects of the society that is surrounding them during their stay in Japan. The class makes full use of the multicultural environment as the students are divided into groups and encouraged to discuss the given topic, express their opinion, and share their experiences. What I especially liked was that the discussion was a wonderful opportunity to compare the approach of different cultures to the same topic and it made me realize that the world was a much more colorful place than I had previously thought. The professor is also very kind and responsive to students’ inquiries, accompanies the topics with interesting videos and articles, and invites guests to speak about their first-hand experiences which makes the class even more insightful.

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OPEN COURSESIn addition to the lecture and seminar courses offered by the Center, students have the opportunity to study side-by-side with Japanese students in the fall semester by registering for selected courses from the regular undergraduate program at the University. Courses offered vary each academic year, so the list of available courses will be announced before the registration for fall semester. Courses currently scheduled for 2018-2019 are described below. Please note that registration for Open Courses is not available for the spring semester due to the differences between the Center’s academic calendar and the Japanese academic year.

Japanese Society and Law I

2 credits Fall

This course is an overview of Japan’s law and topical issues stemming from Japan’s legal environment and the challenges faced. It covers Japan’s Constitutional Law history, human rights cases and Supreme Court precedents. The format of the course is guided readings and the lecture method, supplemented by class discussions. Lectures, assignments and research materials are mostly in the Japanese language. Each student writes a substantial research paper on a Japanese legal topic of his or her choice subject to approval by the instructor. It must be the student’s own work and must include analysis of legal cases and court decisions as well as his or her own evaluations of the decisions. Students who wish to enroll must have a level of Japanese III or higher.

LECTURE COURSES IN JAPANESE AREA STUDIES

Seminar in American History2 credits Fall

This course offers joint research work on the significance on the U.S. presiden-tial election of 2016 and its significance and influence on Japan. That year’s race for the presidency was very controver-sial, especially symbolized by the word “Trumpism.” For instance, Mr. Donald Trump wants Japan to increase its self-defense capabilities including the posses-sion of nuclear weapons. He also rejects the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). This seminar also focuses on domestic prob-lems such as generational and economic gaps, as well as issues of race and ethnic-ity visibly polarizing U.S. constituents as the presidential campaign unfolded.

Japanese Politics I3 credits Spring

This course introduces students to some of the main features of Japanese politics, including political parties, elections, the role of the prime minister, the bureaucra-cy, and local government. The main focus of the course is on domestic politics, although the fundamentals of security, foreign, and trade policy are also covered. Students are encouraged to carry out their own research and to analyze Japanese politics using a variety of methods and approaches. Classroom presentations and discussion form an important part of the course.

Japanese Foreign Policy

3 credits Fall

The course analyzes Japanese foreign policy since World War II from the basic post-war limitations on Japanese foreign activities to new efforts to forge a proac-tive diplomacy and security policy. The course covers in detail the nature and spe-cifics of United States-Japan relations in the area of politics and security, issues of Japanese activities in international organi-zations, and the specifics of Japanese for-eign aid policy. Also included is an expla-nation of Japanese relations with China, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Russia.

Topics in Management

Science in Japan3 credits Fall

In this course, Operations Research (OR) in Japan is introduced. OR is an academic field which seeks to develop systems that can be used to solve real world prob-lems. Originally developed in the USA and Europe, it is now used by both the public sector and business in Japan. This course provides an introduction to OR, illustrated with examples from Japan and around the world. Real-world prob-lems that our research group have tackled are also explored, such as the schedul-ing of supervisors for university entrance examinations, the location of journals in the Nanzan University Library, and the scheduling of teachers at a Nanzan high school and doctors at a local private university hospital. Previously, such sys-tems were created by hand, a very time-consuming process, but they can now be automatically made in just a few minutes.Usually, OR researchers use both math-ematics and computers extensively to solve real problems. However, in this class, a minimum of mathematics is used and only EXCEL is employed to solve problems in one or two classes. This course will provide students with both a theoretical and a practical understanding of OR, and its application in Japan.

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MAZUROWSKI, Sierra lynne (United States of America) Bowling Green State University

This course provided some of the most important information I learned abroad and helped me form a basic under-standing of Japanese history and the various issues that have arisen throughout time. This course provided excel-lent context for classes I took in the second semester, and as I have majors in International Studies and East Asian Studies as well as Japanese, it has also been crucial in helping develop my studies and think more critically about what I plan to do for a thesis next year. In the class, you learn about Japanese cultural concepts through independent reading which you then sum-marize and present in a group of two to four people, followed by a discussion of the topics. There was also an opportunity to partici-pate in a debate centered around topics relating to Japanese society, a new experience for me. Another good point about the course was the opportunity to speak in either English or Japanese for the presentations. I had been nervous about giving presentations in Japanese, but I was successfully able to do so with the support of the students and the professor, who were all eager to help us learn.

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CONNOllY, Justin (United States of America) University of Kansas

The course Japanese Politics is beneficial regardless of one’s academic background. I myself, having focused on Japanese and Linguistics, was interested to see how I could integrate my current knowledge into the course mate-rial. However, after I entered the class, I discovered new views on topics I had heard about from my previous classes in Japanese history. For example, I already knew about Japan’s economic miracle, but by taking the politics course, I learned more about the interplay between economics and politics. In addition, weekly presentations allowed students to share the connections they have found with classmates. This class exceeded my expectations, and I recommend it to all the CJS stu-dents, regardless of their own academic pursuit?

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Debating Politics of Japan and the

United States2 credits Fall

This class is cross-offered as a university-wide course which is open to all Japanese students. Conducted in English (partially in Japanese), we compare the politics of Japan, the United States, and other coun-tries and discuss where differences and similarities come from. The discussed issues include the political system, poli-cymaking process, public policy, civil society, and political culture. Students are expected to actively participate in class activities, including group presentations and discussions.

Special SeminarAn Introduction to the Social

Studies of Latin America

2 credits Fall

The course is delivered in practical ses-sions with the development of inter-twined theoretical and practical issues. The course attempts to grasp the major conceptual tools that would allow stu-

dents to analyze and understand Latin American societies, especially in light of their heterodox historical roots, their pivotal role in the race of colonial and post-colonial powers and their conflicting unitary and fragmented identities. As a method of setting issues in context, vari-ous comparisons with Japanese society will be made. The course is conducted mainly in Spanish.

OPEN COURSES

Interaction with Local StudentsAt Nanzan, we understand the importance of interaction between international

and local students in helping our students from overseas adjust to their new sur-

roundings. In the first few days of the arrival-orientation week, CJS students are

taken in small groups on campus tours led by local students who help to answer

questions about life at Nanzan and provide important information about living

in the Nagoya area. After the tour there is a welcome party, offering another

chance for local and international students to get to know one another.

CJS students also have the opportunity to interact with local students at “Coffee

Hours”, which are organized by local students, and are held once or twice a

month.

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Hello! Every month we run events to provide opportunities for international

and Nanzan students to meet people and become friends. You will definitely

make friends here. Come and join us!

Multi-cultural Exchange Lounge (Stella)The new space to meet and mix with Japanese and other international students at Nanzan University. The Multi-cultural

Exchange Lounge was opened as a space in which students can interact with each other beyond the limits of nationalities

or languages. You can hang out and chat in Japanese, English, Spanish, and any language – or any language that you wish.

The Nanzan International Ambassadors host many events such as lunch-talks or international weeks during lunchtime or

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Woodblock Printing

(Hanga)2 credits Fall and Spring

Students will create a hanga or wood-block printing. Ukiyoe hanga is a form of pictorial expression in Japanese art that is highly regarded on the interna-tional art scene. Involving a high level of skill and possessing its own unique style of expression, ukiyoe designs have greatly influenced European modern art. This class allows students to experience the concept of Japanese expression of art through hanga.

Japanese Culture and Tea Ceremony

(Sado)2 credits Fall and Spring

Through the tea ceremony, this course aims to deepen understanding of the experience that led to the development of Japanese society and to foster an appre-ciation of Japanese culture and spirit.

PRACTICAL COURSES IN THE JAPANESE ARTSThe Practical Courses in the Japanese Arts are especially popular and provide the perfect complement to our other courses, allowing students to gain an appreciation of Japan’s rich cultural heritage through aesthetic appreciation, intellectual application, and hands-on practice.

Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)


In this course, students experience ikeba-na, the Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement. Students gain an appre-ciation of ikebana through learning the basics of flower arrangement and how to handle flowers, and by understanding Japanese aesthetics.

Calligraphy (Shodo)


This course gives students the experi-ence of writing with a brush in traditional fashion. Various styles of writing kanji and kana are introduced and the origins and historical background of kanji are also studied.


lóPeZ BARACAldO, Santiago (Columbia) University of the Andes

A major factor in my decision to study abroad at Nanzan was the opportunity to study traditional Japanese art. Ikebana was definitely one of my favorite classes while in Nanzan. This class in particular allowed me to under-stand the Japanese aesthetic and values through a hands-on approach. Despite being an art major, Ikebana is different from any other art form I had explored before. The composition of its elements and the different arrange-ments that are possible completely amazed me. This class was a first taste of the infinite and complex world of Ikebana flower arrangement. It developed my interest for this art form and made me go and look for classes outside of Nanzan University where I was able to develop the passion I acquired for it there.

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Traditional Japanese Forms of EntertainmentDuring Bon festivals, a series of religious events held in August and September throughout Japan, local people dance together in the evening to remember the souls of ancestors.

Students can enjoy learning Bon and other local dance forms at CJS. Outside the classroom, they can dance at local festivals and at the Mutli-cultural Exchange Lounge events, and also see tra-ditional dance performances at theaters.


BIelleMAN, Rachel Susan (Australia) The Australian National University

Doing Hanga has been one of the more interesting experiences I have had here in Japan. Initially I was a little bit nervous about taking one of the art courses here because up until now I have had very little experience with any forms of art. However, once I started the course, I quickly found that it was a fantastic mix that was both relaxing and challenging. You are free to work at your own pace in the class and there are no restrictions on what you design. There are three main parts of Hanga – planning/drawing, carving and then finally printing. The one that takes the most time is carving, but it is really relaxing to slowly carve the image into the wood. Planning can be a bit challeng-ing, because you have to figure out which sections are going to be coloured and how to distinguish each section from each other. Moreover, it is really rewarding to finally do a print and see how all your planning comes together. Now that I’ve had introduction to Hanga here, I am planning to continue doing it at home.

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