Numbering Code	G-HUM35 5J087 SJ36	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Seminar
Target Year	Master's students	Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Thu.3
Instructor name	MICHISAKA AKIHIRO (Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	Reading Yang Shoujing's R? b?n f?ng sh? zh? (Japan Travelog). We will discuss cultural exchange between Japan and China at the time and Japan's position in classical East Asian culture. Students will learn the methods of study of classical Chinese literature while improving their reading ability in classical Chinese.
Course Goals	To acquire basic knowledge of classical Chinese culture, Japan-China cultural relations, literary works, etc., as well as reading comprehension skills in classical Chinese, through the reading of Yang Shoujing's R? b?n f?ng sh? zh? (Japan Travelog).
Schedule and Contents	Each student will present a translation and notes for one of the sections. Class discussions will be conducted based on these translation notes.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Grading based on in-class presentation and participation in class discussions.
Course Requirements	Preferable if students have completed a course in Chinese language. The purpose of this course is to teach students basic methods of research on classical China. Therefore, those not planning on writing papers on classical China and Japan should understand the course purpose before participating.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Students must prepare and submit a summary of their assigned section prior to the respective class. Class participants will read each student’s summary, and review it sufficiently, to participate thoroughly in class discussions. The presenting student must revise his/her summary based on the class discussion.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Others, printed handouts
References, etc.	Others, instructions to be given as needed