Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

SEEING JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY FROM A QUALITATIVE PERSPECTIVE

Lecturer(s)SUZUKI, RIE
Credit(s)2
Academic Year/Semester2023 Spring (2nd Half)
Day/PeriodTue.2/Fri.2
CampusMita
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number88869
Faculty/Graduate SchoolINTERNATIONAL CENTER
Year Level2, 3, 4
Course DescriptionA course to aim to observe and analyze people’s conducts and/or language usage in the contemporary Japanese society.
K-Number CIN-CO-00133-212-08
Course AdministratorFaculty/Graduate SchoolCININTERNATIONAL CENTER
Department/MajorCO
Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification0Other Course
Minor Classification13International Center Course (Humanities) - Cultural and Intercultural Understanding
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification2Lecture
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction2English
Academic Discipline08Sociology and related fields

Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

This course provides an opportunity to observe and analyze people’s conducts and/or language usage in the contemporary Japanese society. As one approach to examine these issues, you will be introduced to the basics of qualitative research methods, which allows you to see the world surrounding you more critically and deeply. By using some of the methods, you will then design and conduct a group research project, to investigate some socio-cultural aspects of Japan identified in your everyday life.

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Textbooks

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Reference Books

Denzin, K. N. & Lincoln, S. Y. (eds.) (1994). Handbook of Qualitative Research. London: Sage.
Punch, K. F. (1988). Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. London: Sage.
Silverman, D. (2000). Doing Qualitative Research: A practical handbook. London: Sage.

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