●本授業の目的およびねらい
AEB、AEI、AR1及びeラーニングによって培った英語の読解力を用いて、さらに高いレベルの、また多様な英文の読解を行うとともに、現代社会における英語文化についての深い教養を養う授業。文学部学生を対象に開講する。
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●履修条件あるいは関連する科目等
This course is for students in the School of Letters.
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●授業内容
The emphasis in this course is upon understanding English language cultures in relation to other cultures (including Japanese) through comparative analysis. I have already prepared some materials, but some reading, viewing (video) and discussion topics will be selected in response to the cultural and other academic interests and questions of students. What is it that you most need or want to explore through English? There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions in class. The texts may not be long but will be challenging in terms of the language and concepts to raise cultural knowledge, English reading skills, vocabulary and conceptual flexibility. Here is a tentative course outline:
1. Introduction
2. Comparing communication styles across cultures
3. The notion of East and West
4. A global overview of development across cultures
5. Work-life balance
6. The functions of pleasure in life
7. The concept of happiness across cultures
8. Education
9. Gender issues
10. The future of families
11. Techno-future
12-14. Student-requested themes
15. Course overview, feedback
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●成績評価の方法
Research essays (2) 40%
Short comprehension (読解) tests (2) (30%)
Class participation (30%)
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●教科書
無. All materials provided by instructor.
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●参考書
英和・和英辞典
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●注意事項
５回以上欠席をした場合、「欠席」の評価がつく。履修取り下げ制度は採用しない。
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●本授業に関する参照Webページ
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●担当者からの言葉(Webページのみ表示)
Reading remains our most important method for understanding the world and learning about the most diverse ideas. Let’s deepen our cross-cultural understanding as we further develop our English reading and discussion skills. In the process, perhaps we can learn to enjoy reading more.
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