Culture and Traditions in Japan

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course aims at providing a comprehensive view of the Japanese culture through analysis of terms such as Ichigoichie (once-in-a-lifetime encounter), portraying the fundamental values of the Japanese culture. By looking into the way these terms were formed and the way they were used in early texts, as well as the way in which they are reflected in traditional culture and contemporary society the course will seek to provide an understanding to the essence of the Japanese culture.