| 授業コード | 70001400 | クラス | |
| 科目名 | Japan Studies | 単位数 | 2 |
| 担当者 | TOWNSEND, Jana M. | 履修期 | 第３学期 |
| カリキュラム | ＊下表参考 | 配当年次 | ＊下表参考 |
| 授業題目 | Explaining what's "Ordinary" in Japanese Life |
| 授業の概要 | What do many Japanese students discover, often unexpectedly, during their study abroad experience or in their home country as they meet and speak with more people from other cultures? They discover that it is very difficult to answer--in any language including their own--even seemingly simple questions asked about their own culture or way of life. Why is that so? That is because most of us tend to take our own culture for granted. We rarely stop to think about the "whys" and "hows" of what we have grown up with. However, what may thus be considered just "normal" or "ordinary" to members of one culture are so often the very points that would strike those of other cultures as "different", "fascinating" or "confusing". In this course, we will examine "ordinary" Japanese life objectively (in English and Japanese), and begin to practice explaining several of its aspects such as customary practices and behavior patterns. In the process, we will also find out a little about the history and hidden culture behind them to add to your knowledge and self-understanding. |
| 学習の到達目標 | By the end of the course, successful students will: 1. Gain a good basic understanding of the facts and opinions on each topic as listed below 2. Become able to answer questions on each topic in simple English by giving their own ideas backed by reasons, examples and other supporting evidence. 3. Improve their four skills in English through focused practice 4. Gain practice in working collaboratively on creating and giving an oral presentation in small teams. |
| 授業計画 | 第１回 | Course Introduction -Content and Expectations -Introductory Topic + reading, listening and talking activities |
| 第２回 | Topic ①- Cleanliness: Interactive Lecture | |
| 第３回 | Topic ①- Cleanliness: Language and Content activities | |
| 第４回 | Topic ②- Superstition or Religion?: Interactive Lecture | |
| 第５回 | Topic ②- Superstition or Religion?: Language and Content activities | |
| 第６回 | Topic ③- Conspicuousness: Interactive Lecture | |
| 第７回 | Topic ③- Conspicuousness: Language and Content activities | |
| 第８回 | Midterm Review Introduction to the Team Presentation |
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| 第９回 | Topic ④- Respect: Interactive Lecture | |
| 第１０回 | Topic ④- Respect: Language and Content activities | |
| 第１１回 | Topic ⑤- Your Team Topic: Reading and Topic Selection | |
| 第１２回 | Topic ⑤- Your Team Topic: Researching your Topic | |
| 第１３回 | Topic ⑤- Your Team Topic: Organizing your Presentation | |
| 第１４回 | Topic ⑤- Your Team Topic: Creating your Presentation | |
| 第１５回 | Team Presentations, Q&A and feedback Course Reflection (*The weekly plan may be adjusted depending on the actual class size and the language proficiencies of the registered students.) |
| 授業外学習の課題 | Students will be expected to: -complete all (reading, listening and writing) assignments on time and to the best of their ability -come to class prepared for quizzes, Q&A and idea exchange sessions -keep and update their vocabulary notebook after each class -prepare for their team presentation mostly outside of class time Students will need to spend at least 60 minutes between sessions for review, preparation and assignments. Several more hours will be required to prepare for their Team Presentation at the end of the course. |
| 履修上の注意事項 | IMPORTANT!! You MUST read this BEFORE you decide to register for this course. 1. You must be at Shudo English proficiency level 3 or 2 to take this course. 2. Up to 24 students will be accepted into this course based on automatic Web selection. 3. Classes will be held face-to-face in a regular classroom with instructions and assignments in Google Classroom. (However, if COVID numbers rise, we may have to go online.) 4. You will need a computer and stable Internet connection that you can use at home or on campus outside of class. 5. Check your alpha email and the Google Classroom for this course often after registering for this course. 6. Email me with any questions. My address is shown below. I will respond as soon as I can. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 | Quizzes and Assignments (30%) Active Class Participation, Classwork, Effort & Progress (40%) Team Presentation (30%) * If you are absent 5 times, you will not be able to pass this course. If you are late for class 3 times, it will be counted as 1 absence. |
| テキスト | Hiroyuki Eguchi and Stuart Varnum-Atkin, 『英語で伝えたいふつうの日本』(DHC) ISBN: 978-4-88724-519-8 |
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| 主な関連科目 | |
| オフィスアワー及び 質問・相談への対応 |
Please contact me at jmtownse@alpha.shudo-u.ac.jp if you have any questions about anything related to this course. Quiz answers and feedback on assignments will be given in class or in Google Classroom. Do not hesitate to ask anytime in English or Japanese if you need help or advice. |
| 所属 | ナンバリングコード | 適用入学年度 | 配当年次 |
| 国際コミュニティ学部国際政治学科（国際コミュニケーション領域） | FGGP10303 | 2018～2022 | 1･2･3･4 |
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