61261001 Introduction to British and American Culture II

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 61261001 科目区分領域科目

授業科目名 Introduction to British and American Culture II

授業科目名
（フリガナ）

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

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   後期   ３ターム

曜日・時限・講義室 (3T) 木1-4：総K204

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 this course, students will have developed the language, critical thinking skills, and awareness of cross-cultural ideas and themes necessary for successful communication across cultures.

授業の目標・概要等 This course follows on from "British and American Culture and Literature I”. Students will further develop their ability to use English for cross-cultural communication, and learn more 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  Transportation and Travel: Students will consider the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transportation, and talk about travel in Japan and overseas
第３回  Transportation and Travel (contd.)
第４回  Environmental Issues: Students will study environmental problems and look at what is being done to protect the environment in different countries
第５回  Environmental Issues (contd.)
第６回  Music and Entertainment: The focus will be on the cultural importance of music, and in particular the influence of British and American music around the world
第７回  Music and Entertainment (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  Celebrations and Special Occasions in the UK, US, and Japan: Important holidays, festivals, and celebrations will be introduced and discussed
第10回  Celebrations and Special Occasions in the UK and US (contd.)
第11回  Body Language and Gestures: Students will look at the body language that people use in Japan, the UK/US, and other cultures
第12回  Body Language and Gestures (contd.)
第13回  Social Appropriateness / Taboos across Cultures: Students will learn about what types of behaviour are socially acceptable in different cultures
第14回  Social Appropriateness / Taboos across Cultures: (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 expected.  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 video 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 an exam at the end of the course.

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	61261001	科目区分	領域科目
授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture II
授業科目名（フリガナ）
英文授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture II
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年次生後期３ターム
曜日・時限・講義室	(3T) 木1-4：総K204
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 this course, students will have developed the language, critical thinking skills, and awareness of cross-cultural ideas and themes necessary for successful communication across cultures.
授業の目標・概要等	This course follows on from "British and American Culture and Literature I”. Students will further develop their ability to use English for cross-cultural communication, and learn more 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 Transportation and Travel: Students will consider the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transportation, and talk about travel in Japan and overseas 第３回 Transportation and Travel (contd.) 第４回 Environmental Issues: Students will study environmental problems and look at what is being done to protect the environment in different countries 第５回 Environmental Issues (contd.) 第６回 Music and Entertainment: The focus will be on the cultural importance of music, and in particular the influence of British and American music around the world 第７回 Music and Entertainment (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 Celebrations and Special Occasions in the UK, US, and Japan: Important holidays, festivals, and celebrations will be introduced and discussed 第10回 Celebrations and Special Occasions in the UK and US (contd.) 第11回 Body Language and Gestures: Students will look at the body language that people use in Japan, the UK/US, and other cultures 第12回 Body Language and Gestures (contd.) 第13回 Social Appropriateness / Taboos across Cultures: Students will learn about what types of behaviour are socially acceptable in different cultures 第14回 Social Appropriateness / Taboos across Cultures: (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 expected. 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 video 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 an exam at the end of the course.
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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