SPRING 2015  "JAPANESE CULTURE"  J102 (01)  3 units (45 contact hours)  @SJSU, Email  Dr. Shimazu

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE    ► ►►► UPDATED regularly in a timely manner.
 

✔ The following Weekly Schedules are subject to change without notice.  Please visit this page every day.

On Tuesday, after a brief introduction (Focus Points & Objectives), the instructor will show you a Japanese video (approx. 30 min.).  Upon watching the video, the class will discuss and clarify the scenes or items causing difficulty, then a short  Q&A quiz will follow on the content of the video focusing on understanding and interpreting the material.

Thu. 1/22 ... Day 1.      ORIENTATION & INTRODUCTION.
READ: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today  (Chapters 5-6). Belknap Harvard.
When reading  focus on the Loyalty, Confucian system, and Zen sections.

Tue. 1/27... Day 2.    General characteristics and aspects of Japanese culture.  OVERVIEW / Lecture (Refs: Morsbach, 1976; Pascale,1982; et al.)  --lecture & discussion--
    Dos & Don'ts in Japan (2nd half)   -lecture & discussion--

  READ: 腹芸HARAGEI handout.  (► Friendly reminder:  The content of this handout may be included in the first quiz.)

Thu. 1/29... Day 3.    General characteristics and aspects of Japanese culture.  OVERVIEW / Lecture  --Cont'd--
Barnlund's CULTURAL GRAMMAR (first half)
More Dos & Don'ts in Japan--lecture & discussion--     Read http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Manners.html

Tue. 2/3 ... Day 4.    Video tape #1:  NOH, BUNRAKU, & KABUKI, class discussion.  TODAY'S HANDOUT (the *Study Guide*) IS AVAILABLE AT THE very BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.  YOU WILL NEED IT BECAUSE  ITS CONTENT WILL APPEAR ON THE QUIZ AND/OR ON MIDTERM.
Suggested Video Clips (some additional information):
Noh (video series):  http://www.youtube.com/channel/HCrPZz0M0oivc
Bunraku:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44dH7j-rITw    <<< 29 min.
Kabuki (video series):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-bgSFJiKc&list=TL6wWqPEQpzxE

Make time and READ:   Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today  (Chapters 31-34). Belknap Harvard.


Thu. 2/5 ... Day 5.     General characteristics and aspects of Japanese culture (Cont'd).   OVERVIEW / Lecture (Refs: Morsbach, 1976; Pascale,1982; etc.).  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZTRIblyUdw&feature=related      2:30
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRSAni-Rveg       Things Not to Do in Japan      1:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZTRIblyUdw&feature=related      2:30

 

 

Thu. 2/12 ... Day 7.     Short QUIZ #1.  Quiz items will come from the class lectures, handouts,  Based on  Barnlund & Dos and Donts,  and  HARAGEI.   イタサカゲン著 日本人の論理構造--phenomenalism: Abandonment of thinking, logic, or personal judgment.

       http://www.japanorama.com/maps.html,

Enjoy taking QUIZZES online >  http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/quiz/index.html

Tue. 2/17 ... Day 8.    Video tape #3: The Japanese Family: Undergoing Significant Changes, and class discussion.

supplement videos:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUjGjgAAeF8     <<< Balancing career and family in Japan     4 min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB54nKXX-rY&playnext=1&list=PLFCFA121A17D73150&feature=results_video    <<<< The plight of Japan's homeless   11min
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJKIKqYKLJ8     <<< 9 min   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg1bETs5rGw      <<<< nuclear family     18 min

Thu. 2/19 ... Day  9
      CLIMATE, NATIAONAL SYMBOLS, (p. -17).... (Ref: Japan at a Glance <<< BRING  THE BOOK),  class discussion.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuS6YpyT06w     2:34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au0Ue7qCy6k     10:59
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Topics discussed global    issues, topics: Healthcare, Education, environment, economy, foods, food safety, ??,  international cooperation after natural disaster.??    energy.

Tue. 2/24 ... Day 10.     Video tape #4:  The Taste of Japan: A Tradition of Hospitality, and class discussion.

   http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e620.html
   http://japaneseguesthouses.com/about/ryokan/kaiseki.htm

 More suggested Video Clips
   http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_12-13_NO4_4_EN_256K.asx     3min
   http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO7_2_EN_256K.asx     3min
   http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO6_2_EN_256K.asx     3min
   http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO1_1_EN_256K.asx      4min

  http://youtube.com/watch?v=9O57gFzrS_g          << How to eat at a Sushi Bar, click     8min
  http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cookingwithdog&view=videos (video clips) <<how to cook Japanese foods
  Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapters 30-34). Belknap Harvard.

Thu. 2/26 ... Day 11.      ANNUAL EVENTS,   p18-,  Ref: Japan at a Glance  <<< BRING THE BOOK  for class discussion. 
http://tanutech.com/japan/jholi2012.html#Japanese%20Holidays%2007      Japanese Holidays 2012
http://web-jpn.org/factsheet   PDFs

INCREASE YOUR  CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE:
10 Reasons why Japan Rules      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGC9wLUwFls&feature=related       5min
What NOT to do in Japan  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIyIZZQnuDQ&NR=1&feature=endscreen       5min
 Easy Japanese Gestures     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzYR0F_AA80&feature=related       3min

 

  Tue. 3/3 ... Day 12.       ✿ VIDEO SHOWS
   Replacing Video (#5) with the following "Japanese Technology" video clips:

 

  

  

  

Thu. 3/5 ... Day 13.
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO1_2_EN_256K.asx     Miniaturizing Medicine   (4:35)
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_10-11_NO8_3_EN_256k.asx     Speedy and safe — Japan's egg technology   (3:04)
   http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_12-13_NO1_1_EN_256K.asx    Tohoku's Eco-friendly Reconstruction   (4:03)
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_12-13_NO1_3_EN_256K.asx     Pioneering Disaster Technology   (5:09)
 http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO9_3_EN_256K.asx     Leading-Edge Desalination Technology      4:06
http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO7_3_EN_256K.asx     Stronger and Lighter than Steel      3:30
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO5_1_EN_256K.asx      Solar Power in Japan      3:50
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO3_2_EN_256K.asx     Fukushima's World-leading Aluminum Technology   4:04
  http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_11-12_NO6_3_EN_256K.asx       Shaping Our World with Plastics    3:42    

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHLl6h5nqP4       Japan: Robot Nation   Pt1     11min    
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSVoMb1Hx0       505kmリニア中央新幹線2013年8月 (Japanese日本語)   5min

   On Thursday, 10/3/13, there was A SHORT POP QUIZ ON THE BASIS OF 10/1/13 VIDEO clips AND LECTURE.

 Tue. 3/10 ... Day 14.    Video tape (#6): Japanese Society: In Tokyo and in the Country, and class discussion.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTnDJumzuBE     51min.
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARkVrXJmZPk     7min
 
  http://web-jpn.org/webjapan/search/Society_Education_And_Academia_00.html  <<< Reading (FYI)
  http://web-jpn.org/webjapan/search/Society_Lifestyle_00.html    <<< Reading (FYI)  

Experiencing Tokyo, Japan   

 Thu. 3/12 ... Day 15.    New Year's Decorations: shimekazari,  kadomatsu,  kagamimochi,  osechi ryori,  zoni,  hatsumode,  nengajo,  ... pp20-22, Japan at a Glance  <<<BRING IN THE BOOK, class discussion.
    Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapters 1-3). Belknap Harvard


You may spend another hour or so enjoying listening to and watching these:
 Zen Garden ♫✿  video  to relax 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH6WkQcRBZA&feature=related      1 hr

 

 

 

Early Reminder:
☺ READ  DeMente, B. (1987). Japanese etiquette & ethics in business.  Lincolnwood, IL: NTC;
the info from this piece will appear on the upcoming MIDTERM EXAM.   Print out those pages and bring in for class discussion (or questions?).
THE CONTENT WILL PROBABLLY APPEAR ON THE UPCOMING MIDTERM.

 Thu. 3/19 ... Day 17.     ANNUAL EVENTS:  nanakusa-gayu,  kagami-biraki,  Fukuwarai,  Setsubun,   Doll Festival (or hina matsuri), Higan, Hanami, .... pp22-25, Japan at a Glance  <<<BRING THE BOOK for class discussion.

••► What is March 3?  ✿
http://japanese.about.com/library/weekly/aa022501b.htm
Enjoy the March 3 (hina matsuri) Japanese music.   ♫  ♪ ♫   ♪  ♀♀

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html      <<<<  ANNUAL EVENTS
http://www.from-kochi.jp/about_japan/japanese%20annual%20event.html,

  Tue. 3/24 ... Day 18.      Great Video  #8: The Japanese and Nature:  Friend or Foe,  class discussion.

Friendly Reminder:
☺ READ  DeMente, B. (1987). Japanese etiquette & ethics in business.  Lincolnwood, IL: NTC;
  The information on this page will appear on the upcoming MIDTERM EXAM.  Print out those pages and bring in for class discussion (questions?).

★★★★   Additional video clips  for you.  Japanese technology:
http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_13-14_NO2_1_EN_256K.asx      <<< Ultra-Lightweight Vehicle    3min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-jW5JyEyf0      <<<  shinkansen  technology    6min
http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_12-13_NO1_3_EN_256K.asx       <<<  shinkansen  technology    5min
http://web-japan.org/jvt/en/streaming/wmp/JVT_10-11_NO8_1_EN_256k.asx       5min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IOlVYxxo4M&feature=related     <<<< [HD] 新幹線 ドクターイエロー Shinkansen Dr. Yellow     10min
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SRDRbEz6eY    <<<< Shinkansen, DrYellow(test train)     3:51
http://web-japan.org/trends/09_sci-tech/sci101209.html

 Thu. 3/26 ... Day 19.     Lecture on Children's Day,   Tanabata,  Chugen,  Bon Festival   Tsukimi, 753,  Joya No Kane, ...  pp26-30  Japan at a Glance <<< BRING THE BOOK  for class discussion.
http://www.zen-shop.net/top-info.html

Tue.  3/31 ... Day 20.      Video tape #9: Japan's Corporate System: The Role of the Entrepreneur, and class discussion

FYI: http://gojapan.about.com/cs/traditioncustom

Tue. 4/7 ... Day 22.      Great Video tape #10: Annual Festivals and Ceremonies: Beliefs in Daily Life, and class discussion. 
Suggested Reading: Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapter 19). Belknap Harvard. 

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0EhVhsDsNs&feature=related       <<< 7 5 3     7min
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm5v67_5XJA&feature=relmfu

 

  Thu. 4/9 ... Day 23.      FAMILY CRESTS,  KIMONO AS PART OF WORK,  PEOPLE WHO WEAR KIMONO AS PART OF WORK--Maiko, Kannushi, Soryo, Rikishi, Rakugoka, Nakai, ... pp36-37  Japan at a Glance <<< BRING IN THE BOOK,  and class discussion.

Lecture on DIET... variety of rice dishes, MISO soup, seasoning, ... <<<Friendly Reminder: These will appear on the final exam.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp38-41).

To relax, enjoy these additional Video Clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFrRSUjAObQ&feature=related     <<<  Flowers in Japan    6min  (no narration--music only)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3FhFewRCY0&feature=related      <<<  Hokusai  paintings  1760-1849     5min (no narration--music only)

 

 

Suggested Video Clips
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A09HhxXht4&feature=related    <<<  middle School in Japan    5min
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygInMvH30QU    <<<  Japan - Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education    17min
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_si2At7lLeg    <<< Japanese and American public junior high schools-PART 1     7min
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1J8gYFuQG6c   <<< The Japanese School System     4min

Thu. 4/16... Day 25.
TRADITIONAL FAVORITES Wakame, konnyaku, Chikuwa, Oden,  TSUKEMONO, ... Japan at a Glance <<< BRING IN THE BOOK.  Friendly Reminder: These will appear on the final exam.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp42-43).
SASHIMI, SUSHI, TEMPURA, NABEMONO, noodles,
  http://japaneseguesthouses.com/about/ryokan/kaiseki.htm


Feedback on students' ★ TEA CEREMONY summaries.
Green tea
There are three main varieties of tea -- green, black, and oolong. The difference is in how the teas are processed. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that change cells, damage DNA, and even cause cell death. Many scientists believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health problems, including cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants such as polyphenols in green tea can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Suggested Readings
   Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapters 30-34). Belknap Harvard; 
   Reischauer, E. , & Jansen, M. B. (1995). The Japanese Today (Chapters 1-3). Belknap Harvard.

Suggested Video Clips
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT7pJbfB_dI      <<< Rejecting Sex and Relationships in Japan      6min

 

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuqsDRGFR58    <<<< Working Women in Japan  2min

 

 Tue.  4/28.... Day 28.     
Thu Le's presentation using power point.   "An arranged marriage" See De Mente, p251.   Approx. 20 minutes.

KANMIDOKORO, MATCHA,  ....on HOUSING, kinds of residences, housing complexes, GENKAN, Japanese rooms OSHIIRE, KAMIDANA, BUTSUDAN, <<< Friendly Reminder: These pages may appear on final.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp52-60).
<<< BRING THE BOOK to class. 
    http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e620.html 

Overhead (and handout):
1. Advice for ESL/EFL teachers of Japanese students.    4min
2.  Lecture on "Characterization by a Value or Value Complex" by D. Krathwohl, 1964,  Affective Domain, if time permits.    5min

Video tape #13:  The JET Program "Teaching English in Japan."
The JET Program: history of the JET program; third party experiences within the program; and general tips and tricks for selection and placement, for example, placement in big cities such as Tokyo is ill-advised due to the high cost of living and low living accommodations.

   Thu.  12/5 ...... Day 30.     LAST DAY OF CLASS.
Japanese KAMIDANA, BUTSUDAN, FURIN, SUDARE, TOTATSU, HIBACHI,  toilets and baths, ♨  SENTO  <<< Friendly Reminder: These pages will appear on final.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp61-65).
<<< BRING THE BOOK to class. 
CEREMONIES,  CONGRATULATIONS, KANREKI,  WEDDINGS, Yuino (or Betrothal gifts),   FUNERALS, Shoko, Reikyusha (or Hearse), Hoyo (or Memorial services--7th, 49th, 100th day, and 1-yr later),  GREETINGS, GESTURES, ... <<<Friendly Reminder: These pages may appear on final.  (Ref: Japan at a Glance, pp66-75?).  

★ Enjoy the most recent Japanese culture, nature, science and technology videos & articles.
Explore Japanese Culture >   http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/culture/index.html
★★★  Enjoy additional Japanese hi-tech and/or science articles:
  http://web-jpn.org/webjapan/search/Science_And_Technology_Technology_00.html   <<< READINGS

  Friday, 12/21/15 FINAL EXAM  12:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Content:   the videos shown in class,  Japan at a glance pp1-75,   handouts Japanese Culture and Behavior, and class lectures, etc.
  Please bring in your textbooks, handouts, and class notes.    You may need them during the test.

= End of ACADEMIC SCHEDULE =
 

fyi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4&feature=dir   (8:10)  history of the Internet
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)?  (officially recognized as "psychological disorder"  10/2012- )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ciER_8eKNo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Nu3HA8lww&feature=related

 

ALL THE ENDEAVORS OF THE TEACHER WILL FAIL TO INSURE SUCCESS UNLESS YOU PREPARE WITH DILIGENCE AND CONSTANCY THE EXERCISES GIVEN IN CLASS. Suggestions are always welcome.

Take a close look at the sites: Craigslist, Jim Breen, and ymshimazu's sites. What do they share in common?  You'd think you'd stepped into a time machine that has shot you back to the Web's pre-commercial days?  Mosaic, NCSA, Marc Andreessen?  There are no fancy graphics. No flashy animation. No banner ads. There's hardly even color. It has all the appeal of an elementary school mimeograph. And that's by design. Stay true to its original "populist values” that draw people together. Online communities change over time.  Simple and fast is good,  Craig Newmark agrees, because it makes the site easy to use. This practice will help people make life easy. And provide a culture of trust, one that's very useful and very effective.  "Ostentation and ornamentation are disdained as vulgar, and simplicity and understatement considered as signs of sophistication (Zen)."   Think why people use Twitter?  Prajna. 円融三諦

Are you already addicted or rapidly tumbling toward trouble?  Trapped in SNAD (Social Network Addiction Discorder) or HEGAD (High-End Gadget Addiction Discorder)?
Take these IAD (Internet Addiction Disorder) tests to see how sick you are:
http://www.netaddiction.com/index.php?option=com_bfquiz&view=onepage&catid=46&Itemid=106
http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/netaddiction.htm

      Friendly Reminder  re: GRADING
1.  Twelve plus (12+) short quizzes ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40%
2.  Final exam (Thursday, 5/21/15,  12:15 - 2:30 p.m.) ..................................................................................................................................... 30%
3.  Midterm exam  ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20%
4.  Class participation, summary reports, and/or one (1) video or cultural topic/issue review in English (APA format)........................................10% Assessment Criteria: (a) Well-structured sentences and paragraphs, (b) correctness, clarity, and conciseness, (c) critical analysis and personal responses, and (d) academic recognition of significant works of enduring human concerns.
Remember!  If you miss a class, you will lose the portion of class participation which will affect your course grade  a lot!  omg   
5.  One (1) in-class paper presentation of your interest ............................................................................................................................ extra credit
Grading Scale►   A 95-100%  A- 90-94%   B+  85-89%  B 80-84%  B- 75-79%  C+ 70-74%  C 65-69%  C- 60-64%  D+ 55-59%  D 50-54%  D- 45-49%  F Below 45%
iNote:  If you miss a quiz, you will receive a zero (0) point for the quiz.  If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered during the class.

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eMESSAGE BOARD  from the J102(02) instructor       POST YOUR MESSAGE ON OUR  eBulletinBoard   ACADEMIC SCHEDULE is subject to change without notice. wabi詫び（sabi錆び）simplicity, naturalism, humility, restraint, profundity, imperfection, asymmetry. < deeply ingrained Japanese cultural values. Extra credit. A reading report (in English): In 6-9 sentences (not exceeding 15 sentences, in standard American English, APA format:  After reading 3 most favorite entries or items of your choices in the DeMente, B. (1997) The Japanese have a word for it, choose one entry and describe  in writing your experience and relate it to Japanese cultural values.  Assessment Criteria: (a) Well-structured sentences and paragraphs, (b) correctness, clarity, and conciseness, (c) critical analysis and  personal responses, and (d) academic recognition of significant works of enduring human concerns.  On the top of your report, enter your name, id# (4 digits), the title and page numbers  the entry appeared in DeMente. You will receive extra credit.   If your English is not at the academic level,  please have your paper proofread by an academically qualified individual before submitting the paper. Do the suggested readings, and get involved in community services... Do some video/film or article reviews (if you like): you must enter the video or article SOURCE on the front page of your paper; in 2-3 double-spaced pages in standard American English (APA format).   Assessment Criteria: (a) Well-structured sentences and paragraphs, (b) correctness, clarity, and conciseness, (c) critical analysis and personal responses, and (d) academic recognition of significant works.  If your English is not at the academic level,  please have your paper proofread by an academically qualified individual before submitting the paper.  You may receive assistance from the SJSU proofreading/tutoring service, contact LARK (Student Service Center Rm 600) 408-924-3346. http://web-japan.org    <<< Enjoy the most recent Japanese culture, nature, science and technology, etc. (videos & articles). ✿✿✿ Attendance Policy:  The "Policy on Class Attendance" at San José State University requires that students attend all class sessions to ensure continued enrollment in their courses.  Failure to attend classes does not guarantee that a student will be dropped from the class roster. ☻ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students are not permitted to use old tests, quizzes when preparing for exams. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy undermine the educational process and will not be tolerated.   It also demonstrates a lack of respect for oneself, fellow students and the course instructor and can ruin the university's reputation and the value of the degrees it offers.  Violators of the Academic Integrity Policy will be subject to failing this course and being reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action which could result in suspension or expulsion from San Jose State University. 學生不可使用考古題做為考前準備。 使用考古題將被視為作弊行為而破壞學術上的公正並使大學所提供的學位喪失其價值。此舉將依照程序將該學生移送至學校司法 單位處理，最低可使該學科被當，情節嚴重者學校將開除學籍。請各位同學自重。(translation by Steven Chen)   ☺Do not rush through life, pause and enjoy Japanese music. http://www.mahoroba.ne.jp/~gonbe007/hog/shouka/00_songs.html ♫ ♪ ♪ ☻ Remember: No drinks (except bottled water), no food, no chewing gum, and no cell phones (digital gadgets)  in the classroom.  Rationale: Chewing gum in front of others is considered rude and unkempt (Japanese culture & value). http://www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html .........................................< < <  Don't be late for class!  (Reminder:  3 Ls  =  1 absence). 転迷 開悟   ☼ Did you know that ► Secondhand Smoke can Lower Your Test Scores by 7 points? http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2005-01-03-secondhand-smoke_x.htm http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2005/childrens-lower-test-scores.html      If you miss a class, you hurt yourself   :(( Extra VIDEOS / FOOD FOR THOUGHT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hIQjrMHTv4&feature=dir (8:10) histor of the Internet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLK-rK3rfW8&mode=related&search=   (30min)  Bill Moyers @NCMR 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaK3tSVu68k  (30min) 円融三諦、その他　＞　少し難しいけど、とても勉強になる談話 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuWERqgJ2xQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaouwzsDcc4&feature=g-vrec&context=G2ddc76bRVAAAAAAAAAQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96UM8UT4x-g&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnefW9TSgyA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U9EURzHXQg    <<< 1/8 【仏教】釈迦の悟った内容 - 苫米地英人

Go green!    collusive cynicism?

. j102-procedures13fa.html. SJSU

Below  . . . . . Most Recent Video (VHS). . . . .   V

show date  2/3/15           *Study Guide*        * FOCUS POINTS

1. When you are watching video #1, listen to the recordings of Japanese music both modern and traditional. Compare style and sounds to Western equivalents.
2. After you have seen the video, if you like, obtain a resource containing visual art covering
the Tokugawa period (1600-1867). Look for scenes from BUNRAKU and pictures of KABUKI actors.
Discuss the "floating world" of the UKIYO-E and examine the pictures. What do the woodblock prints tell about the people, the lifestyle, the prevailing mood of the time? Why did BUNRAKU and KABUKI appeal to those people?

EXPECTED OUTCOME
Upon completion of today's class, you should be able to:

appreciate 3 types of Japanese theater:

1. NOH--song, dance, and mask theater, 600 years old. lasted for 56 generations, passed down by father-to-son training. No curtains, wood (pine), poled structure with roof. Typical are chanters and few instruments. Referred to as "art of walking."

2. BUNRAKU--puppet theater. Dates back to 17th century. Three trained puppeteers manage one puppet. One person does feet, one to the left hand and one (the master) the head and right hand. It takes 10 years to master each step. (30 years to be master). Puppet made of gourd and bamboo. One singer tells story, wears weight-laden sash plus one SHAMISEN player. The pronunciation to get the story, is the most important. The special chant (JORURI) that is accompanied by a SHAMISEN seems closer to speaking than singing. Understanding words is more important than the melody.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dziy1mEBoiQ&feature=relmfu  (29 min)

3. KABUKI--play of dance and music emphasis. Dates back to the 17th century also. It concentrates on scenery, costumes, gestures, make up, music and acrobatics to arouse emotions. The style of artistic form appeals to the common people. Kabuki is unique. Wooden clappers off side make the music and shouts come from the gallery. Males specialize in the female roles. Trap doors, wires, and gymnastics abound. KABUKI uses more instrumentalists than NOH or BUNRAKU but the voice still dominates the music.

understand
1. Noh
･ was born within the feudal system and was the exclusive domain of the upper levels of society, the oldest form of Japanese drama.
･ combined and altered the ancient court music (GAGAKU), dance (BUGAKU), and religious rituals.
･ most NOH themes have a strong Buddhist influence and performance centers on the inner emotional turmoil in progress behind the masks and stylized movements of the actors.
2. BUNRAKU & KABUKI.
･ in the 17th century, SAMURAI were transformed from "the professional feudal warrior class into salaried civil bureaucrats and petty functionaries (Reischauer, 1995)." New kinds of literature, art, and drama forms flourished and reflected the tastes of the city merchants. "UKIYO-E or picture of the floating world, a Buddhist term for the "transience of human life."
･ both BUNRAKU and KABUKI use black clothing to signify that a person is not seen by the audience.

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