Spring 2007

Instructor: Kazue Masuyama, Ph.D
Day/Time: Mondays, 4:00 - 6:50 pm
Classroom instruction & WebCT

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This introductory class introduces students to fundamental elements of the culture and civilization of Japan from its origins to the present. Through readings, lectures, Internet explorations, and online and in-class discussions and presentations, students can expect to leave with a solid grasp of important geographic information, historical periods, cultural heritage, and literary works from its origins to the present. This course also offers cross-cultural learning opportunities. It is hoped that you will make contributions to the class by sharing what you know with your classmates through presentations and classroom discussion.  Students are expected to complete the reading assignments prior to class and actively participate in class discussions and submit written assignments on due dates.  The class is an elective for the minor in Japanese, and open to non-majors and is taught in English. 3 units.

SYLLABUS:

• Online syllabus
• PDF

WEEKLY SCHEDULE :

• Week 1
  • PowerPoint
• Week 2
• Week 3
• After Week 4, all materials will be on WebCT

WEBCT

• Log on to WebCT - SacLink & Password - Only for registered students. If you cannot log onto WebCT, pleaes email Professor Kazue Masuyama (kmasuyama@csus.edu)
• All weekly schedule
• Information on reading material
• Online exercise
• Submit your assignment via WebCT Assignment
• Fun discussions!

No Prerequisite
This course counts towards Japanese Minor & Asian Studies