【藤原葉子（２コマ）】Dietary habits and health in the Japanese people
Japanese people are known for their longevity, which is partly due to their dietary habits. This lecture will outline the characteristics of the Japanese diet that contribute to good health. In addition, we will discuss Japanese food and food culture, which has been registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. and discuss the diet of each student's country.
The first session will be an on-demand lecture, and in the second session, students will give a three-minute presentation on the food and culture of their own country, which will be shared and discussed online by the participants.
Evaluation will be based on the presentation and reaction paper, and the power point file will be submitted before the presentation.
【山田美穂（２コマ）】Dance/Movement in Culturally Sensitive Psychotherapy
In this class, we will explore the practice of psychotherapy taking into account the cultural background of individual clients from the perspective of dance/movement therapy. In the first half of the class, we will discuss verbal and non-verbal communication and cultural factors in psychotherapy. This will be followed by experiential learning of the basic techniques of dance/movement therapy. In the second half, we will experience several dances, including the traditional Japanese folk dance, Bon Odori, and discuss their therapeutic effects. Finally, we will discuss the issue of mental health in contemporary culture and how dance/movement can play a role in addressing it. As a post-class assignment, you will be asked to submit a reaction paper. You will be asked to reflect on and verbalize your own experiential learning during the class and what implications it has for psychological support in a broader sense.
【TRIPETTE JULIEN（４コマ）】Integrating technology in the assessment and the promotion of physical activity
Physical activity is a powerful preventive tool against non-communicable diseases. Active lifestyles also promote a healthy aging process and an independent living. For decades, technological changes (individual transportation vehicles, screen technologies, etc.) have been associated with less physical activity among populations. The recent miniaturization of sensing technologies allows the development of wearable devices able to sense and monitor people movements and activity.
In this lecture, we present scientific evidences of the beneficial effects of physical activity on health. We will also discuss the possible positive impact of new wearable technologies on people physical behavior. Select one or several topic(s) addressed during the class and write and write a <500-word essay. Give your opinion.
【鈴木禎宏（２コマ）】Japanese Appreciation of Ceramics: “Kizaemon”, the Ido Tea Bowl.
In this course we will consider the Japanese aesthetics, exemplified by the appreciation of ceramics. As a specific example, we will look at a group of tea ware called “Ido”. The Ido tea bowls were made in the Korean peninsula and introduced to Japan in the 16th century. At that time, a new aesthetic concept called “wabi” emerged in Japan, and Japanese tea masters introduced Ido bowls based on this aesthetic and began to use them in their tea ceremonies. Distortions, flaws and stains are usually regarded negatively, but under the wabi aesthetic, they were valued positively. In this class, we will look at a typical example of an Ido tea bowl, the “Kizaemon”, now a designated National Treasure, to deepen our understanding of the Japanese culture and appreciation of the craft. The class will be assessed by an essay. Assignment: Discuss how tea bowls were appreciated in “Wabi-cha” (Tea practice under the wabi aesthetics) in the 16th century Japan. (1200 words)
【須藤紀子（２コマ）】ALH
【特別講演会（３コマ）】事務局より連絡
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