| 授業コード | 20040400 | 単位数 | 2 |
| 科目名 | 地域文化研究特講（アメリカ社会とビジネス） | クラス | |
| 履修期 | 後期授業 | カリキュラム | ＊下表参考 |
| 担当者 | S.L. Rosen | 配当年次 | ＊下表参考 |
| 授業の題目 | 地域文化研究特論（アメリカ社会とビジネス) |
| 学修の概要 | This second semester course will give the student an understanding of important events in modern American business history. First we will look at the nature of coporate America in its historical context. This will inlude a look at the lives and works of various American entrepreneurs who have changed not only business but society and culture. We will also look at the economic crisis of 2007-08 to understand the great power of banks and finance. |
| 学修の到達目標 | To gain an understanding of American business and society, past and present, and to simultaneously build English language skills, especially for business English. |
| 授業計画 | 第１回 | 1. Introduction to the rise of modern corporate industrial America in the late 19th century |
| 第２回 | 2. The modern industrial corporation (American): structure and function- the shape and character of modern corporate America. | |
| 第３回 | 3. The automobile industry- historical development. The we will look at the various issues related to the electric car and opposition to it by the big three automakers. | |
| 第４回 | 4. [On-demand/オンデマンド] The 1950's economic history- America as economic super giant. McDonalds. Materials to be provided for reading and watching on-line. | |
| 第５回 | 5. Business and health issues; the tobacco industry. Also to be studied will be the intersetion of law, media and corpoate America. | |
| 第６回 | 6. The health care industry/ comparative health care systems: the failure of American health care and what this tell us about American capitalism. | |
| 第７回 | 7. The shift of global commerce/ new wave globalization. The role of the digital revolution in reshaping the American economy and business world. | |
| 第８回 | 8. The economic crisis of 2007-8: finance and banking (Lehman Shock). This issue of globalization of finance with its risks and benefits. | |
| 第９回 | 9. Business and law (civil and criminal law; environmental law); film clips: film, Civil Action. The role of law and government regulation as a way society controls business activities. | |
| 第１０回 | 10. The rise of Silicon Valley; the history of the digital revolution | |
| 第１１回 | 11. New directions in Silicon Valley and IT industry; the future of the digital revolution.[On-demand/オンデマンド] | |
| 第１２回 | 12. Green companies/green industries; the meaning and definiton of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and an evaluation of various corporations as either good or bad social actors. | |
| 第１３回 | 13. Sustainable development and corporate philosophies; mini-test/essay about evaluating a particular U.S. corporation as either good or bad, or a mix of both. | |
| 第１４回 | 14. Economic globalization with special focus on military and defense industries. How is defense a unique industry? | |
| 第１５回 | 15. Test review; historical overview, summary of main themes of the course; Q&A |
| 授業外学習の課題 | Materials for study will be provided for students by the teacher, either as class hand-outs or links to PDF files. Students are expected to study for around four hours per week out of class. 1) Two hours should be spent previewing the material for the next class (e.g. textbook, handouts, internet research). 2) Two hours should be spent reviewing notes and materials from the previous class. |
| 履修上の注意事項 | 原則として4回を超えた欠席をした場合、単位は認められません。 また、欠席については事前に連絡をすること。 As a general rule, credits will not be granted if a student is absent more than 4 times. In addition, contact needs to be made in advance of any absences. 英語英文学科で提供している科目については、公認欠席を含め、欠席はいかなる事情があっても４回までとします。 |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 | Evaluation based a report (40%) and a final exam (40%) and mini-essay (20%) |
| テキスト | Text materials available on the Google Classroom (free). |
| 参考文献 | Supplementary materials including internet links to be provided via Google Classroom. |
| 主な関連科目 | |
| オフィスアワー及び 質問・相談への対応 |
After class, or by e-mail and by appointment: For quick communications this address may be best: rosenchief@gmail.com |
| URLリンク | http://stevenlrosen@yolasite.com |
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| 知識・技能 | 思考力 | 判断力 | 表現力 | 協創力 | ||||
| 人文学部英語英文学科（英米の文化・文学） | FHEN30208 | 2017～2022 | 2･3･4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 人文学部英語英文学科（英米の文化・文学） | FHEN30208 | 2023～2023 | 2･3･4 | ○ | ○ | - | - | - |
| 人文学部英語英文学科（英米の文化・文学） | 22300 | 2024～2025 | 2･3･4 | ○ | ○ | - | - | - |