1. |
授業の概要(ねらい) |
|
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.)
|
2. |
授業の到達目標 |
|
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.
|
3. |
成績評価の方法および基準 |
|
Final grades are calculated on the basis of 50% for class participation and 50% for the final exam.
|
4. |
教科書・参考書 |
|
Lectures and videos in class. Students will also be given handouts to compile into the material for the course.
|
5. |
準備学修の内容 |
|
Students must take notes from lectures and videos. Homework consists of reviewing their notes and making sure that the English is understood.
|
6. |
その他履修上の注意事項 |
|
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.
|
7. |
各回の授業内容 |
|
【第1回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第2回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第3回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第4回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第5回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第6回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第7回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第8回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第9回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第10回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第11回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第12回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第13回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第14回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. | 【第15回】 | 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. Topics for individual classes are not firm due to the variation of current topics in the news and films available. |
|
|