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授業の概要（ねらい） |
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In this course, students will be discussing and reading about four main topics: Cultural Anthropology, The Human Brain, Non-Western Ideas and Astronomy included with short writing assignments. Students will be required to give a short presentation, on a topic of their choice, at the end of the course.
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授業の到達目標 |
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In this course, students learn how to improve their Reading Comprehension and Academic Writing skills while communicating in English. Study grammar components of text to gain a better understanding of context while also expanding their vocabulary. There will be class discussions on weekly topics in preparation for reading assignments. Vocabulary quizzes and grammar exercises on the weekly reading topic will mostly be done as group.
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成績評価の方法および基準 |
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Attendance / Participation（出席者数 / 参加度） 40%
Writing Assignments（課題） 20%
Mid-Term/Final Tests（試験） 40%
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教科書・参考書 |
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There is no textbook for this class. Materials for this course will passed out for each class.
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準備学修の内容 |
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Bring a dictionary
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その他履修上の注意事項 |
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Students must attend a minimum of 10 classes per semester. They must try to communicate and participate actively in all class activities and make a final presentation.
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各回の授業内容 |
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| 【第１回】 | | Review Syllabus / What is Culture? | | 【第２回】 | | Food and Culture | | 【第３回】 | | Unusual Cultural Practices | | 【第４回】 | | The Three-Pound Miracle | | 【第５回】 | | The Mind and the Brain | | 【第６回】 | | Right Brain, Left Brain | | 【第７回】 | | Review / Mid-Term Test | | 【第８回】 | | Rebirth and Karma | | 【第９回】 | | Filial Piety or Reverence for Parents | | 【第10回】 | | Law and Order | | 【第11回】 | | The Universe | | 【第12回】 | | The Birth and Death of Stars | | 【第13回】 | | The Fate of the Universe | | 【第14回】 | | Review / Final Test | | 【第15回】 | | Presentations |
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