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Subject Name	Japanese Level
MH500: Upper-intermediate Seminar on Japanese Culture (International co-learning classes) 　Modern History 5	Level 5 (Upper-intermediate)
Class Goals and Outline
Japanese and international students will exchange opinions and cooperate on projects to gain an understanding of modern Japanese history and culture from a variety of perspectives. The class also aims to provide students with an understanding of the differences in historical and cultural backgrounds that create various values/worldviews and diverse intercultural communication skills.
Eligibility
B1 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (N2 in the JLPT)
Learning Objectives
Grasp Japanese history, culture, and language from diverse perspectives Learn to objectively recognize differences among others with different historico-cultural backgrounds and interact in a mutually considerate manner.
Number of Classes (per week)
Fall/spring terms: once/week (1 period/week), 15 classes total
Course Content
There will be an overview of Japanese cultural and intellectual history from the 19th century onward. After several initial lectures on cultural research methodology, students will give presentations.  Students will introduce what historical events occurred in their home countries during the era to which they are assigned, and discuss them with the entire class. There will also be lectures on the contents of presentations.
Textbook
To be assigned in class.
Evaluation Method
Final report (60%) Participation (40%): Attendance, presentations, participation in class activities
Subject to change.