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授業の内容（Course Description） |
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Study of a number of key aspects that define or represent American Culture using various sources,including non-fiction, literature, journalism, film, art, and the Internet. (Two course sequence)
(The course is taught in English, but students at all levels of English are welcome.)
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授業の到達目標（Course Objectives） |
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To gain a better understanding of key aspects of American culture.
To learn about the differences between American culture and the cultures of the students in the course.
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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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Lectures and videos in class. Students will also be given some handouts to compile into the material for the course.
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授業時間外の学習《準備学習》（Assignments） |
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Students must take notes from lectures and videos in class. Homework consists of reviewing the notes and making sure that the English is understood.
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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 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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Topics may include the following and/or others: individualism, self-reliance, freedom, democracy, equality, diversity, music, Hollywood, fast food, guns, materialism, clothing, business, international relations, and English as a world language.
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