61260001 Introduction to British and American Culture I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 61260001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Introduction to British and American Culture I

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Introduction to British and American Culture I

Instructor FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR

Instructor
(Katakana) フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Thur1-4：IAS K207

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

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.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 14 : Cultural Studies

Eligible Students Students who are keen to improve their English language skills and cross-cultural understanding

Keywords Britain, the USA, culture, cross-cultural communication, discussion

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Literature / Linguistics
Expected Outcome 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.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 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.

Class Schedule 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.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbooks and main reference materials will be introduced in the first class; other materials will be introduced throughout the course as appropriate.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) DVD and other media will be used throughout the course as appropriate.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students will be expected to prepare for each week's class in advance, and to review the previous week's lesson.

Requirements 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.

Grading Method Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and the final exam and report.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message 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.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	61260001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Introduction to British and American Culture I
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to British and American Culture I
Instructor	FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR
Instructor (Katakana)	フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Thur1-4：IAS K207
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
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.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	14 : Cultural Studies
Eligible Students	Students who are keen to improve their English language skills and cross-cultural understanding
Keywords	Britain, the USA, culture, cross-cultural communication, discussion
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Literature / Linguistics
Expected Outcome	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.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	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.
Class Schedule	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.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbooks and main reference materials will be introduced in the first class; other materials will be introduced throughout the course as appropriate.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	DVD and other media will be used throughout the course as appropriate.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students will be expected to prepare for each week's class in advance, and to review the previous week's lesson.
Requirements	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.
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and the final exam and report.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	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.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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