ARTS1630 Course Outline School of Humanities and Languages ARTS1630‚ Introductory Japanese A Semester 1‚ 2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Course Staff and Contact Details Course Details Learning and Teaching Rationale Teaching Strategies Course Assessment Attendance/Class Clash Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Course Schedule Course Resources Course Evaluation and Development Student Support Grievances Other Information Page 1 of 10 CRICOS Provider
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Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability
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Multiculturalism is an important thing in Canada’s culture. Canada takes pride in the different cultures we have today. Some examples of cultures we have are: Caribbean‚ Asian‚ and European cultures. The Japanese people in Canada are proud of their culture. Their past‚ though‚ was very rough because their country‚ along with Germany‚ was part of World War II‚ playing as the enemies. Both countries wanted to build great empires‚ so they started to attack many countries in Europe and Asia‚ expanding
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Many would agree that Korea was taken over by the Japanese government during 1945. The Korean culture was slowly disappearing under the Japanese rule. Such as the native language‚ changes in names‚ their freedom rights‚ working in a foreign land to provide the for the family back in homeland‚ those who are considered being state-less in Japan‚ and Korea losing their status. To the Japanese government‚ they may have felt that their policies was a perfect way to control the Colonial Koreans‚ however
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Abstract It is important to understand that an individual ’s perspective of death and dying is greatly impacted by their culture. In this paper I will discuss how the Japanese culture approaches death and dying. I will also discuss the unique concept of organ transplantation that surrounds that Japanese culture. This paper presents the law of organ transplantation in Japan‚ which allows people to decide whether brain death can be used to determine their death in agreement with their family. Japan
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Research question #1: What are the characteristics of the Japanese street fashion? Japanese Street Fashion By Jennie Gandhi [pic] While considered by many as daring‚ outlandish and provocative‚ Japanese fashion has come a long way from being just about kimonos and school uniforms. Their eye-popping and flamboyant outfits have largely been influenced by Japan’s huge underground club scene. Tokyo and Osaka is where Japanese Street Fashion is at its best. By adopting a mixture of current and traditional
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Japanese calligraphy (書道 shodō?) is a form of calligraphy‚ or artistic writing‚ of the Japanese language. For a long time‚ the most esteemed calligrapher in Japan had been Wang Xizhi‚ a Chinese calligrapher in the 4th century but after the invention of Hiragana and Katakana‚ the Japanese unique syllabaries‚ the distinctive Japanese writing system developed and calligraphers produced styles intrinsic to Japan. Who practices Japanese calligraphy? In Japanese‚ calligraphy is called shodou‚ or “the
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Japanese Ink Paintings: Descriptions‚ Distinctions and Culture Introduction All cultures throughout time and history have the important role of art playing out the identity of the culture and the experience of that moment in time. Impressionism‚ surrealism and realism‚ among numerous other types of art forms have all played a role in history along with its significant artists behind the art. Looking at Japan‚ who was greatly influenced by art from China and its significant ink paintings of its
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but also new culture. Buddhist ideas‚ such as karma‚ impermanence‚ and simplicity were extremely influential in forming the contents and aesthetic ideals of Japanese poetry and art in general. Buddhist art‚ paintings and sculpture‚ as well as its architecture helped shape Japanese arts and architecture in general. However‚ Japanese culture is unique from that of China’s and Korea’s. This comes in part from a mixed religious atmosphere. Another significant religion in Japanese history‚ Shinto
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there is an increase in Japanese women expressing interest in full time careers. Most of these women are young‚ single women without children. They are also very well educated women. I believe it would be smart for foreign companies to tap into the surplus of qualified women in Japan. Because of their limited ability for advancement or for managerial positions with national companies‚ Japanese women are more likely to develop a loyalty to a foreign company. Japanese companies often force a
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