61261001 Introduction to British and American Culture II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 61261001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Introduction to British and American Culture II

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Introduction to British and American Culture II

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,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Thur1-4：IAS K204

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 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.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 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.

Class Schedule 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.

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 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.

Grading Method Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and an exam at the end of the course.

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	61261001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Introduction to British and American Culture II
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to British and American Culture II
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, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Thur1-4：IAS K204
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 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.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	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.
Class Schedule	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.
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 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.
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated on the basis of their participation in class, home assignments, and an exam at the end of the course.
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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