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授業の概要（ねらい） |
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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 |
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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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成績評価の方法および基準 |
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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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教科書・参考書 |
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Lectures and videos in class. Students will also be given handouts to compile into the material for the course.
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準備学修の内容 |
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Students must take notes from lectures and videos. Homework consists of reviewing their notes and making sure that the English is understood.
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その他履修上の注意事項 |
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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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各回の授業内容 |
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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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