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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 fromlist beginnings up to the late nineteenth century as a basis for understanding American culture and values. Lectures will be given in English appropriate to the typical English language level of the students in the course. (First of a two course sequence.)
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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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授業時間外の学習《準備学習》（Assignments） |
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Students are required to read the chapters of the textbook as preparation for the lectures.
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学生への要望・その他（Class Requirements） |
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Class participation grades are based on attendance, active participation in class, quality of work, effort, and attitude. The final exam, given during the last class, will cover all of the class work of the semester.
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授業の計画（Course Syllabus) |
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Chapter 1: The first Americans
Chapter 2: Explorers from Europe
Chapter 3: Virginian beginnings
Chapter 4: Puritan New England
Chapter 5: Colonial life in America
Chapter 6: The roots of revolution
Chapter 7: Fighting for independence
Chapter 8: Forming a new nation
Chapter 9: Years of growth
Chapter 10: West to the Pacific
Chapter 11: North and South
Chapter 12: The Civil War
Chapter 13: Reconstruction
Chapter 14: Inventors and industries
Chapter 15: Farming the Great Plains
Chapter 16: The Amerindians' last stand
Chapter 17: Inventors and progressives
Last class: Final exam
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