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年度	2024年度	開講部局	教養教育
講義コード	61263001	科目区分	領域科目
授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture IV[2教英]
授業科目名 （フリガナ）
英文授業科目名	Introduction to British and American Culture IV
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   ４ターム
曜日・時限・講義室	(4T) 木1-4：総K105
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	DELCE students and others keen to improve English language skills and cross-cultural understanding
授業のキーワード	Britain, the USA, culture, society, cross-cultural comparison
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, successful students will have a thorough understanding of many important aspects of British and American culture, and they will be able to communicate effectively in a wide variety of cross-cultural situations.
授業の目標・概要等	This course follows on from "British and American Culture and Literature III”.  Students will further expand their knowledge of British and American society and culture, and they will be encouraged to think critically and draw their own conclusions about important issues.
授業計画	第１回  Introduction and overview of course 第２回  Defining Culture: Students will discuss the meaning of 'culture', and look at the various ways of identifying cultural groups 第３回  Defining Culture (contd.) 第４回  Government and Politics: Students will examine the British and American constitutions, political systems, and legal systems 第５回  Government and Politics (contd.) 第６回  Social Issues: Topics for discussion will include the environment, crime, and health 第７回  Social Issues (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  Literature: Students will investigate the works of some influential British, Irish, and American writers 第10回  Literature (contd.) 第11回  Religion, Beliefs, and Values: Students will discuss and compare the beliefs and values held by people in different cultures 第12回  Religion, Beliefs, and Values (contd.) 第13回  Varieties of English: Topics will include the role of English as a global language, and British dialects and accents 第14回  Varieties of English (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 650 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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