2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Environment and Society Department of Social and Human Sciences Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences
Graduate Lecture in Culture and Arts S1B
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences
- Instructor(s)
- Aya Kawamura
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Tue (M-135)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- SHS.U442
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In this course the instructor introduce art theories, examining the texts written by John Berger "Ways of Seeing". Students are requested to read texts. During the courses students are required to discuss on the topic of the text. This course aims to understand problems about society and art through considering various topics. It also aims to understand the method of text reading.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course students will:
・learn the theory for analyzing visual images, modern and contemporary art.
・understand various art works, have a critical viewpoint about visual culture and contemporary art works.
・be able to explain and comment on visual images,modern and contemporary art works, referring theories and knowledge.
Keywords
visual culture, art theory, media studies, sociology, culture and representation
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
All participants are requested to read the text before the class, and have a further discussion.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | At the first class the instructor introduces the author and the book, and choose chapters that will be read with participants. |
Students are requested to read table of contents. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
John Berger, "Ways of Seeing."
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: ５0%
presentation and paper: ５0%
Related courses
- HBE.B438 ：
Prerequisites
Students who are interested in contemporary art or social problems are welcome.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
kawamura.aya[at]ila.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.
Other
This syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the class.