3562002 American Literature
| Numbering Code | U-LET19 23562 PJ36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Practical training | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.1 | |
| Instructor name | LUDVIK，Catherine (Part-time Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course aims at cultivating students’ general ability for reading, speaking, listening, and writing. | |||
| Course Goals | Through class discussions, assignments, and presentations, this course will enhance the ability of the students to express in English their views on Kyoto's cultural heritage and its preservation. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Kyoto's Water Culture: function and impact of water in the lives, culture, and religion of Kyoto people Reading: Kansai Cool, pp. 39-42. Assigned Viewing: Documentary Film “Water, the Lifeblood of Kyoto” (http://fod.infobase.com/p_ViewPlaylist.aspx?AssignmentID=83NZ6P). 2. Kyoto Gardens: history, features, and aesthetics Reading: Kyoto: A Cultural History, pp. 91-95 “Dry Landscapes”; pp. 133-138 “Tea Garden” “Tea Room”. 3. Kyoto Machiya Townhouses: architectural features, functions Reading: Kyoto: A Cultural History, pp. 164-165; Jurgenhake, Birgit, “The qualities of the Machiya: An Architectural Research of a Traditional House in Japan” (2011, http://repository.tudelft.nl/islandora/object/uuid:a9f98f2a-6be7-4693-92ad-26507e69666e?collection=research) 4. Kyoto Machiya Townhouses: contemporary preservation measures Readings: World Monuments Fund, “Machiya Townhouses” (https://www.wmf.org/project/machiya-townhouses); Kyoto Machiya Revitalization Project (http://kyoto-machisen.jp/wmf-machiya-project/). 5. Individual/Group Presentations on Kyoto Architecture 6. Discussion on Kyoto Architecture 7. Kyoto Imperial Palace: architectural features and gardens Reading: Judith Clancy, Exploring Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital (Stone Bridge Press, 2008), pp. 29-36. 8. Kyoto State Guesthouse and traditional artisanry In-class Viewing: Documentary Film “Traditional Skills in the Kyoto State Guest House” (Kyoto Convention Bureau, 1990). 9. Imperial Convents and Cultural Preservation: Hokyoji and Dolls Readings: Kansai Cool, pp. 77-81; Amamonzeki: A Hidden Heritage, Treasures of the Japanese Imperial Convents (The Sankei Shinbun, 2009), pp. 120-123; Hokyoji restoration handout. 10. Autumn Festivals: Festival of the Ages (Jidai Matsuri) and Kurama Fire Festival (Hi Matsuri) Reading: Kyoto Lives, pp. 10-12 “Festival of the Ages” by John Dougill; additional handouts. 11. Kyoto Cuisine: types, features Reading: Kyoto: A Cultural History, pp. 223-225; Donald Richie, “A Taste of Japan, Introduction” (Kodansha, 1993), pp. 8-12. 12. Kyoto Cuisine: aesthetics Readings: Kansai Cool, “The Still Point: Authenticity Within an Evolving Cuisine,” pp. 93-105. Assignment: Cuisine worksheet. 13. Individual/Group Presentations Based on Kyoto Lives Interviews 14. Discussion Based on Kyoto Lives Interviews 15. Course Review |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Class attendance and participation in discussions (20%) Written assignments (25%) Class presentations (30%) Review test (25%) |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Readings and discussion questions will be assigned for each class. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | All readings will be posted on Panda. | ||
