授業の概要（ねらい）

In this lecture we will focus on the urban cultural history of Japan. We will examine various topics regarding the urban culture and society of the early modern city by reading a contemporary source describing Edo and its urban society.

授業の到達目標

Students can expect to come out of this lecture with a better understanding of the urban cultural history of Japan. The course participants will be better equipped for engaging in an informed discussion about the intellectual history and urban culture of premodern Japan.

成績評価の方法および基準

・Class/Precept Participation (30%)
・Oral Presentation (30%)（30％)
・Term Paper (40%)

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

All students are expected to fulfill the following course requirements on a weekly basis:
・Preparation of the assigned readings
・Preparation of detailed lecture notes
・Memorization of Japanese technical terms and their english translation words pertaining to the intellectual and cultural history of Japan

その他履修上の注意事項

・The course language will be English (note: consultations are possible in both English and Japanese)
・All course participants are strictly advised to attend the first session ("Introduction")
・Students are advised to bring their Student ID to class
・Late arrivals will be penalized
・Minor modifications to the course schedule are possible during the semester

授業内容