61263001 Introduction to British and American Culture IV

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 61263001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Introduction to British and American Culture IV[2教英]

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Introduction to British and American Culture IV

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,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Thur1-4：IAS K105

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 DELCE students and others keen to improve English language skills and cross-cultural understanding

Keywords Britain, the USA, culture, society, cross-cultural comparison

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, 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.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 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.

Class Schedule 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.

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 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.

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	61263001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Introduction to British and American Culture IV[2教英]
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Introduction to British and American Culture IV
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, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Thur1-4：IAS K105
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	DELCE students and others keen to improve English language skills and cross-cultural understanding
Keywords	Britain, the USA, culture, society, cross-cultural comparison
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, 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.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	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.
Class Schedule	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.
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 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.
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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