1) watch film- Swing girls
Homework
1) Answer the Swing girls questions
If you are absent today, watch the film and answer the questions below.
Next discussion leaders---Kathryn, Shannon, David H
1. “This achievement-based society and the equal opportunities provided by the educational system created a competitive world and reinforced the gambari spirit of the Japanese people” (p.88). What scene in the movie demonstrated this concept well? Explain the reason.
2.Considering gamabari, do you consider Naomi as a Gambari in terms of losing weight using the muscle stimulator? Why? Why not? Explain the reasons through explaining Gambari.
3. Considering kenkyo, who do you think is the most and least kenkyo? Explain the reasons.
4.Considering Honne to Tatemae, after brass band got food poison, the girls decided to have jazz band. Although the girls practiced hard and were able to play a little, the brass band came back and took their places back. What was Honne and Tatemae of Tomoko? Explain why she acted like that. What kinds of influences contribute to group of jazz band.
5. What kinds of feelings/motives are changed from skipping make-up classes to gambaru.
6. In the end, jazz band ended up playing great music. How would you end this movie, if it was not based on ganbari spirit? Explain the reasons.
7. Among three concepts, which one is the most difficult to understand. Analyze why you think so comparing with your own experiences and American standard.
8. Write whatever you want to share by reflecting own experiences.
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