Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "21世紀的中国―現代中国的多相―" (Contemporary China: Multiple Aspects) is a 1.0-unit course offered to students from 1st to 5th year, taught by Professor Akiki Mouri. The course aims to explore the current state of China from a Japanese perspective, covering various aspects such as culture, society, economy, environment, and Sino-Japanese relations.

Course Description

The course will be taught in Chinese, with some Japanese used in lectures and discussions. The program will feature a series of lectures by experts in their fields, including:

• Evolution of Sino-Japanese economic relations
• Economic perspectives on Japan and China
• Study abroad in China
• Connection between Japanese and Chinese languages
• Oil business and the world from a Chinese perspective
• China's economic development from the steel industry perspective
• China's power situation
• Bank financing for Chinese companies from a foreign bank's perspective
• Translation and interpretation in Chinese

Course Objectives

The course objectives include:

• Understanding the image of China from a Japanese perspective
• Acquiring knowledge to form one's own career

Course Format

The course will be taught online, with some on-site classes possible due to copyright restrictions. The lectures will be conducted in a omnibus style, with different instructors for each topic.

Course Schedule

The course schedule includes:

• Orientation
• Evolution of Sino-Japanese economic relations
• Economic perspectives on Japan and China
• Study abroad in China
• Connection between Japanese and Chinese languages
• Oil business and the world from a Chinese perspective
• China's economic development from the steel industry perspective
• China's power situation
• Bank financing for Chinese companies from a foreign bank's perspective
• Translation and interpretation in Chinese

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for the course include:

• Ability to read Chinese (Japanese language proficiency is also desirable)

Assessment Method

The assessment method includes:

• Class participation (including small tests and reports) (20%)
• Final exam (report) (80%)

Study Time Allocation

Students are expected to:

• Read newspapers and collect the latest information

Teaching Materials

Reference materials will be distributed during each lecture.

Note

The course will be taught primarily in Chinese, but some Japanese may be used in lectures and discussions. On-site classes are possible due to copyright restrictions.