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授業の内容（Course Description） |
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This course will trace the history of the development of the United States from its beginnings up to the late 19th century (part of a two course sequence). In addition to the history of the country, the course will deal with American culture and values. Lectures will be given in English appropriate to the typical English languauge level of the students in the course.
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授業の到達目標（Course Objectives） |
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The objective of the course is to increase students' knowledge of the United States, including the country's history, culture, and values. In addition, the course is designed to improve English language skills.
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成績評価方法（Grading Policy） |
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Final grades are calculated on the basis of 50% for class participation and 50% for the final exam.
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テキスト・参考文献（Textbooks) |
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『An Illustrated History of the USA』
by Bryn O'Callaghan
Longman, 1990 (21st impression, 2009)
ISBN: 978-0-582-74921-4
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学生への要望・その他（Class Requirements） |
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Class particpation grades are based on attendance, active participation in class, quality of work, and attitude. Knowledge of the content of the lectures will be tested in the final exam.
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授業の計画（Course Syllabus) |
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The first Americans
Explorers from Europe
Virginian beginnings
Puritan New England
Colonial life in America
The roots of revolution
Fighting for independence
Forming the new nation
Years of growth
West to the Pacific
North and South
The Civil War
Reconstruction
Miners, railroads and cattlemen
Farming the Great Plains
The Amerindians' last stant
Inventors and industries
FINAL EXAM last class
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