- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Wakamatsu Eisuke
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed3-4(S421)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- LAH.S435
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/3/18
- Lecture notes updated
- -
- Language used
- Japanese
- Access Index
Course description and aims
In this lecture "Consciousness and Essence" by Toshihiko Izutsu is carefully read, which is a philosophy book representing modern Japanese philosophy, and the foundation of philosophical thought and ideological writing power is arranged.
Also, in this course, we aim to "recognize" a meaning and thought hidden behind in the depths of the philosophical expression for each, to convey it to other people and to acquire the ability to study universality together.
The final report will have about 5000 words of the philosophical theme for himself to be discussed. I strongly require sincere and independent participation awareness of participants.
Student learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Sense the role of language as a sign and meaning.
2) Acquire the ability to read and comprehend modern Japanese philosophy.
3) grasp the essence of expression based on self-experience and emotion by words.
Keywords Philosophy, language, consciousness, culture Competencies that will be developed Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills Class flow Each time important sentences of the book are pointed out, participants discuss them in groups of about four people and write essay. Course schedule/Required learning Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Class guidance | Class guidance |
| Class 2 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 1 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 3 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 1-2 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 4 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 2 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 5 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 2-2 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 6 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 3 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 7 | Toshihko Izutsu " Consciousness and Essence" chapter 3-2 | Cultivate the comprehension of philosophical writings and the ability to express sentences |
| Class 8 | Summary, Q&A | Summary, Q&A |
Textbook(s)
"Consciousness and Essense" by Toshihiko Izutsu (Iwanami Bunko)
Be sure to bring this book to the lecture.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required. Handouts will be given if necessary
Assessment criteria and methods
Interim report (50%)
Periodic report (50%)
Related courses
- LAH.H315 ： Human Studies C
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites.
Other
No classes will be given on April 10 (Wed) because of the orientation sessions for incoming first-year students. Second year and above graduate students do not need to attend these orientation sessions.
Date of the first class is April 17 (Wed).
