グローバル教養科目（Indigenous Society and Culture in Japan）

Further details will be provided on the first day of the class--students MUST attend the online session on April 15 at 18:45. Reading materials will be assigned in advance. If you are interested in getting a head start, please read the following article (this will be assigned for May 20). This may be rather challenging for students who are unfamiliar with the field but you do not need to worry--a concise and clear summary and explanation will be provided, along with discussion time to deepen your understanding. Sidney Xu Lu "Eastward Ho! Japanese Settler Colonialism in Hokkaido and the Making of Japanese Migration to the American West, 1869–1888," Journal of Asian Studies (2019) 78 (3): 521–547. https://doi.org/***** April 15 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 Introduction: Indigeneity and Settler Colonialism in Japan May 20 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 Colonization, Displacement, and Marginalization in Hokkaido--history of the Ainu people. June 24 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 Politics of Indigeneity and Activism in Japan July 15 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 Ainu culture of the past and present August 9 and 10 in Hokkaido. Museum visits to Upopoy (in Shiraoi) and Pirika Kotan (in Sapporo) with possible discussion with curators (note the visit sites are subject to change). (See notes on enrollment for further information.)

The class is discussion based. Students must be prepared to and willing to express their ideas and opinions in class while respecting those of others. There will be four online sessions during the summer semester, followed by two days of actual visits to various sites in Hokkaido, where students will gain a first-hand insight into the dynamics of contemporary Ainu culture today. (See notes on enrollment for further information.) See Notes for Enrollment regarding the actual dates.

【Please check the grading scale that applies to this course. If the Course Code ends without “-P/F”, this is a course with a letter grade (A+, A, B, C, F). If the Course Code ends with “-P/F”, this is a Pass/Fail Course.】 Participation and final paper. Details will be provided on the first day.

【If the number of students enrolling in this course exceeds the number determined by the instructor, there may be a selection process. Instructions for the selection process will be given in the first class.】 Students MUST ATTEND ALL online sessions on the following days/times: April 15 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 May 20 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 June 24 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 July 15 (Wed) 18:45-20:15 August 9 and 10 in Hokkaido. Students must be physically and independently in Sapporo by 9:30 am in Sapporo (specific location will be announced later) on August 9 and be ready to be there until 6 pm on August 10. Note that there is NO financial support for traveling and accommodation as well as other related costs (such as museum admissions). Students must bear the cost by themselves and must have sufficient insurance coverage for emergency cases. Further details will be provided on the first day.