MLO 2: Culture
Outcomes
2.1 Students develop a comprehensive understanding, appreciation and knowledge of Japanese culture: perspectives (ideas, beliefs, attitudes, values, and philosophies), practices (patterns of social interactions) and products (both tangible and intangible, for example, art, history, literature, music).
2.2 Students develop analytical and critical thinking in areas such as how Japan’s cultural background influences modern Japanese life, how to compare their own culture with the Japanese culture, or how Japanese culture relates to other world cultures in an age of global inter-relatedness.
2.1 Students develop a comprehensive understanding, appreciation and knowledge of Japanese culture: perspectives (ideas, beliefs, attitudes, values, and philosophies), practices (patterns of social interactions) and products (both tangible and intangible, for example, art, history, literature, music).
2.2 Students develop analytical and critical thinking in areas such as how Japan’s cultural background influences modern Japanese life, how to compare their own culture with the Japanese culture, or how Japanese culture relates to other world cultures in an age of global inter-relatedness.
Classes taken
JAPN 308: Japanese Pop Culture
JAPN 314: Japanese Visual Media & Media
Introduction to Japanese Studies I
Global Migration Labor Issues
Environment and Society
Reflective Narrative
2.1
After discussing with classmate who were not Japanese majors or were interested in the language, I found that they were very intrigued with the Pop culture of Japan. Japn 308 covered an array of topics, such as food, movies, books, and anything that was widespread and talked about in Japan. We defined pop culture as widespread ideas, attributes, or perspectives throughout a society. We were able to explore this subject though reading discussions and media clips provided to see with our eyes the phenomenon occurring. Another class that was similar to this was the Introduction to Japanese Studies I. One of the prominent discussions was the difference of eating and drinking in Japan versus our own cultures. Not only did I find out the izakaya culture (all you can eat and drink) for Japan, but I also found out the differences for other countries as well. From France to Denmark to Singapore, they did not have the exact same concept, but presented their own topics. With these classes, I was able to comprehend and understand the Japanese culture more, and to value the differences between his culture and my own.
2.2
I was able to understand more clearly the Japanese culture through the lecture teachings and assignments emphasizing Visual Culture and Media in Japn 314. I was able to critically analyze Japan's cultural background through many forms of media, such as art drawing, videos, and news reports. Due to seeing how their culture is and comparing it to what I grew with, I realized how Japan is able to have their own touch on certain aspects while still connecting in others. I had a final presentation showing a portfolio of my true understanding of various Japanese type of arts. It can be seen in the Japn 314 class. Another way I was able to connect Japan on a global related scale was due to Global Migration Labor Issues. I found that after researching Japan’s history, a migration issue they have is not allowing it, but helped me think of a way of why it should be. One possibility is for migration workers to join the declining labor force for Japan. I found that comparing different society’s and cultures from around the world posed their own migration issues. This is how I found that Japanese culture is ingrained to having only Japanese in their labor force, and may have to adapt to foreigners to keep the work force alive.
JAPN 308: Japanese Pop Culture
JAPN 314: Japanese Visual Media & Media
Introduction to Japanese Studies I
Global Migration Labor Issues
Environment and Society
Reflective Narrative
2.1
After discussing with classmate who were not Japanese majors or were interested in the language, I found that they were very intrigued with the Pop culture of Japan. Japn 308 covered an array of topics, such as food, movies, books, and anything that was widespread and talked about in Japan. We defined pop culture as widespread ideas, attributes, or perspectives throughout a society. We were able to explore this subject though reading discussions and media clips provided to see with our eyes the phenomenon occurring. Another class that was similar to this was the Introduction to Japanese Studies I. One of the prominent discussions was the difference of eating and drinking in Japan versus our own cultures. Not only did I find out the izakaya culture (all you can eat and drink) for Japan, but I also found out the differences for other countries as well. From France to Denmark to Singapore, they did not have the exact same concept, but presented their own topics. With these classes, I was able to comprehend and understand the Japanese culture more, and to value the differences between his culture and my own.
2.2
I was able to understand more clearly the Japanese culture through the lecture teachings and assignments emphasizing Visual Culture and Media in Japn 314. I was able to critically analyze Japan's cultural background through many forms of media, such as art drawing, videos, and news reports. Due to seeing how their culture is and comparing it to what I grew with, I realized how Japan is able to have their own touch on certain aspects while still connecting in others. I had a final presentation showing a portfolio of my true understanding of various Japanese type of arts. It can be seen in the Japn 314 class. Another way I was able to connect Japan on a global related scale was due to Global Migration Labor Issues. I found that after researching Japan’s history, a migration issue they have is not allowing it, but helped me think of a way of why it should be. One possibility is for migration workers to join the declining labor force for Japan. I found that comparing different society’s and cultures from around the world posed their own migration issues. This is how I found that Japanese culture is ingrained to having only Japanese in their labor force, and may have to adapt to foreigners to keep the work force alive.