61260001 Introduction to British and American Culture I

広島大学シラバス

English

年度 2024年度開講部局教養教育

講義コード 61260001 科目区分領域科目

授業科目名 Introduction to British and American Culture I

授業科目名
（フリガナ）

英文授業科目名 Introduction to British and American Culture I

担当教員名 FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR

担当教員名
(フリガナ) フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター

開講キャンパス東広島開設期 2年次生   前期   １ターム

曜日・時限・講義室 (1T) 木1-4：総K207

授業の方法演習授業の方法
【詳細情報】　

The class will be conducted primarily by means of interactive activities in the classroom. However, a flipped learning approach will be utilised, in which students prepare for in-person discussions using materials uploaded onto Moodle.

単位 1.0 週時間　使用言語 E : 英語

学習の段階 2 : 初級レベル

学問分野（分野） 23 : 人文学

学問分野（分科） 14 : 文化論

対象学生 Students who are keen to improve their English language skills and cross-cultural understanding

授業のキーワード Britain, the USA, culture, cross-cultural communication, discussion

教職専門科目　教科専門科目　

教養教育での
この授業の位置づけ Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Literature / Linguistics
学習の成果 By the end of the course, students will have increased their confidence and ability to exchange ideas in English, and will have developed an awareness of cross-cultural issues.

授業の目標・概要等 In this course, students will develop their ability to use English for cross-cultural communication.  In addition to improving their language skills, students will learn about other cultures and ways of life.  The focus will be on English-speaking countries, in particular Britain and the USA, and a variety of personal and cultural topics will be introduced.

授業計画第１回  Introduction and overview of course
第２回  Education and School/University Life: Students will learn about the secondary and tertiary education systems in the UK and USA, and discuss various aspects of their school life and studies in Japan; comparisons between the countries will be made
第３回  Education and School/University Life (contd.)
第４回  Family and Friends: Students will discuss the role of the family and family relationships; comparisons will be made across cultures
第５回  Family and Friends (contd.)
第６回  Marriage and Society: Students will look at views and expectations of marriage in different societies
第７回  Marriage and Society (contd.)
第８回  Review of lessons 1-7: Students will make presentations in small groups; a review test will be given
第９回  Leisure Activities: Students will investigate the similarities and differences in the ways that people use their leisure time in different countries
第10回  Leisure Activities (contd.)
第11回  Sports, Health, and Lifestyle: Students will discuss factors affecting health and wellbeing, and look at differences across cultures
第12回  Sports, Health, and Lifestyle (contd.)
第13回  Food and Drink: Students will talk about their preferences and learn about the food cultures of other countries
第14回  Food and Drink (contd.)
第15回  Review of lessons 9-14: Small-group presentations

Regular home assignments will be given, as well as a final exam and report.

Please note that the exact content of the syllabus may change according to the students' particular interests and goals.

教科書・参考書等 Textbooks and main reference materials will be introduced in the first class; other materials will be introduced throughout the course as appropriate.

授業で使用する
メディア・機器等　

【詳細情報】 DVD and other media will be used throughout the course as appropriate.

授業で取り入れる
学習手法　

予習・復習への
アドバイス Students will be expected to prepare for each week's class in advance, and to review the previous week's lesson.

履修上の注意
受講条件等 TOEIC 600 or equivalent required.  The class will be limited to a maximum of 30 students.  A variety of materials will be used including textbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, material from the Internet, TV broadcasts, and DVD recordings.  Students will be required to  participate in discussions and debates, make short presentations, and carry out mini surveys.  Regular home assignments will be given.

成績評価の基準等 Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and the final exam and report.

実務経験

実務経験の概要と
それに基づく授業内容

メッセージ The most important requirements for this class are a strong interest in the English language and culture, and a willingness to speak out and contribute actively to discussions.

その他

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年度	2024年度	開講部局	教養教育
講義コード	61260001	科目区分	領域科目
授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture I
授業科目名（フリガナ）
英文授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture I
担当教員名	FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR
担当教員名 (フリガナ)	フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター
開講キャンパス	東広島	開設期	2年次生前期１ターム
曜日・時限・講義室	(1T) 木1-4：総K207
授業の方法	演習	授業の方法【詳細情報】
The class will be conducted primarily by means of interactive activities in the classroom. However, a flipped learning approach will be utilised, in which students prepare for in-person discussions using materials uploaded onto Moodle.
単位	1.0	週時間		使用言語	E : 英語
学習の段階	2 : 初級レベル
学問分野（分野）	23 : 人文学
学問分野（分科）	14 : 文化論
対象学生	Students who are keen to improve their English language skills and cross-cultural understanding
授業のキーワード	Britain, the USA, culture, cross-cultural communication, discussion
教職専門科目		教科専門科目
教養教育でのこの授業の位置づけ	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Literature / Linguistics
学習の成果	By the end of the course, students will have increased their confidence and ability to exchange ideas in English, and will have developed an awareness of cross-cultural issues.
授業の目標・概要等	In this course, students will develop their ability to use English for cross-cultural communication. In addition to improving their language skills, students will learn about other cultures and ways of life. The focus will be on English-speaking countries, in particular Britain and the USA, and a variety of personal and cultural topics will be introduced.
授業計画	第１回 Introduction and overview of course 第２回 Education and School/University Life: Students will learn about the secondary and tertiary education systems in the UK and USA, and discuss various aspects of their school life and studies in Japan; comparisons between the countries will be made 第３回 Education and School/University Life (contd.) 第４回 Family and Friends: Students will discuss the role of the family and family relationships; comparisons will be made across cultures 第５回 Family and Friends (contd.) 第６回 Marriage and Society: Students will look at views and expectations of marriage in different societies 第７回 Marriage and Society (contd.) 第８回 Review of lessons 1-7: Students will make presentations in small groups; a review test will be given 第９回 Leisure Activities: Students will investigate the similarities and differences in the ways that people use their leisure time in different countries 第10回 Leisure Activities (contd.) 第11回 Sports, Health, and Lifestyle: Students will discuss factors affecting health and wellbeing, and look at differences across cultures 第12回 Sports, Health, and Lifestyle (contd.) 第13回 Food and Drink: Students will talk about their preferences and learn about the food cultures of other countries 第14回 Food and Drink (contd.) 第15回 Review of lessons 9-14: Small-group presentations Regular home assignments will be given, as well as a final exam and report. Please note that the exact content of the syllabus may change according to the students' particular interests and goals.
教科書・参考書等	Textbooks and main reference materials will be introduced in the first class; other materials will be introduced throughout the course as appropriate.
授業で使用するメディア・機器等
【詳細情報】	DVD and other media will be used throughout the course as appropriate.
授業で取り入れる学習手法
予習・復習へのアドバイス	Students will be expected to prepare for each week's class in advance, and to review the previous week's lesson.
履修上の注意受講条件等	TOEIC 600 or equivalent required. The class will be limited to a maximum of 30 students. A variety of materials will be used including textbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, material from the Internet, TV broadcasts, and DVD recordings. Students will be required to participate in discussions and debates, make short presentations, and carry out mini surveys. Regular home assignments will be given.
成績評価の基準等	Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and the final exam and report.
実務経験
実務経験の概要とそれに基づく授業内容
メッセージ	The most important requirements for this class are a strong interest in the English language and culture, and a willingness to speak out and contribute actively to discussions.
その他
すべての授業科目において，授業改善アンケートを実施していますので，回答に協力してください。回答に対しては教員からコメントを入力しており，今後の改善につなげていきます。

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