Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies
Course Title:
Japan through Japanese Traditional Performing Arts
Course Number:
Course Description:
There is no doubt that the root of modern Japanese culture is Japanese traditional culture.
Deepening knowledge in traditional Japan is surely essential for understanding Japan and
Japanese culture now. In order to recognize the uniqueness of Japan in the world, we should
start with comparing and evaluating Japan seen from outside and Japan seen from inside.
● The first half of the semester will be lectures and discussions on the history and
uniqueness of Japanese traditional arts and cultures. The second half of the semester will be
hands-on practices of Japanese traditional dance (by the grand master of Nishikawa-ryu
school), traditional drum (by Ooharu Taiko Owari Ichiza), and Shamisen: three-stringed
Japanese lute (by the master Kineya Santaro).
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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