Center for International Relations University of Miyazaki

Guide for Int'l Students

For Prospective Students

Winter Program

Japanese culture
SUBJECT Japanese culture J
HOURS / CREDIT 15 hours / 1 credit
This amount of credit follows the regulation of the University of Miyazaki. However, the amount can be changed under the rule of each university of participants.
INSTRUCTOR  
OVERVIEW Developing cross-cultural understanding through activities relevant to Japanese customs and cultures.
SYLLABUS 1. Course introduction / Campus Tour
2. Cultural experience1:Japanese martial arts
3. Cultural experience2: Kimono-wearing
4 - 5. Cultural experience3: Flower flower arrangement and Tea ceremony
6 - 9. Cultural experience4:Farmstay
10-11. Cultural experience5:Preparations for presentation
12-15. Cultural experienec6:Japanese shrine/old castle town
16. Presentation
TEXTBOOK Teacher handouts
OBJECTIVES Students can promote better understanding of their language and culture with friends from other countries.
EVALUATION Attendance: 50%
Attitude / Participation in class: 30%
Assignment / Presentation: 20%
NOTE Active participation is requested in this class.