Art of Field Research B: Inquiry for Gonzo
journalism, 2018
Art of Field Research B: Inquiry for Gonzo
journalism, 2018
Course Schedule Information
Course Code: 3B1405 (intellectual gymnastics)
Semester: Summer Term
Day and Period: Mon 6,Mon 7
Course Name: Art of Field Research B: Inquiry for Gonzo journalism [ - > Japanese edition ]
Course Numbering Code: 36CDES5U200
Credits: 2.0
Instructor: Mitsuho IKEDA
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Basic Syllabus Information
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Eligibility: Graduate school students, undergraduate students
Schedule: Summer Terms
Room: Toyonaka Campus：Student Commons 2nd Floor, Seminar C
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Detailed Syllabus Information
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Course Name: Art of Field Research B: Inquiry for Gonzo journalism
Language of the Course: Jap.
Type of Class: Seminar Subject
Course Objective:
Through contrapuntal reading between Mary Roarch's "The Curious Science
of Humans at War," 2016. and Tomoko Yamazaki's "Sandakan brothel no. 8
: an episode in the history of lower-class Japanese women," original,
1972, and her other works, we will discuss on from ethnographic writing
to Gonzo journalism. We think that the objectives of this course is
three step of cycling; reading, discussing, and thinking.
Learning Goals:
1. The participants of this class can read Mary Roarch's "The Curious Science of Humans at War," 2016. in Japanese.
2. The participants of this class can read Tomoko Yamazaki's "Sandakan
brothel no. 8 : an episode in the history of lower-class Japanese
women," original, 1972,
3. 2. The participants of this class can read Tomoko Yamazaki's "Until
Sandakan brothel no. 8 : a my personal life," original, 2001, in
Japanese.
Requirement / Prerequisite: The participants will be required Japanese reading and talking competencies.
Independent Study Outside of Class:
We provide and arrange a resource web-page [ https://goo.gl/LrjUk1 ]
for students attending this class outside from this virtual syllabus.
The Students can use this web-site for preparations and reviews of each
class.
Textbooks: See https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
Reference: See https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
Grading Policy:
Grading of qualification will be evaluated from self-evaluation points
from each students' portfolios, 50%, and attainment points of student's
reports, 50%.
Other Remarks: Not in particular.
Special Note:
If special consideration regarding the taking of this course is
necessary due to reasons such as a disability, please consult in
advance with the academic affairs related contact point for the
department belonged to (such as the school affairs section or graduate
school affairs section) or else with Trans-disciplinary Education
Division of Purser Department in the Center for Education in Liberal
Arts and Sciences. In addition, please inform the teacher responsible
for the class at an early stage, such as at the first class.
Office Hour: Reservation by e-mail
Keywords: Ethnographic writing, journalism, Gonzo method, participant observation, documentary criticism
Messages to Prospective Students:
Do you know the motto printed in T-shirt of a used book store in
Berkeley, California, "Moe's" that I found ? - "Reading is Sexy." It's
Great that I think. I will add in our class, "Reading and Discussing
are also Sexy, Philo-Sophies." This is my motto of objectivity of this
class.
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Class Plan
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We think that the objectives of this course is three step of cycling; reading, discussing, and thinking.
1. Reading on Mary Roarch, 1/3
Reading on Mary Roarch, 1/3. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
2. Reading on Mary Roarch, 2/3
Reading on Mary Roarch, 2/3. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
3. Reading on Mary Roarch, 3/3, Reading on Mary Roarch, 3/3. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
4. Reading on Tomoko Yamazaki, 1/4, Reading on Tomoko Yamazaki, 1/4. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
5. Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 2/4, Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 2/4. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
6. Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 3/4, Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 3/4. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
7. Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 4/4, Reading on Tomoko Yamazakii, 4/4. Precise schedule is mentioned in https://goo.gl/LrjUk1
8. Presentation of participants, Each participants will have fifteen or
more minutes for reviewing this class discussions including their
additional studies.
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