| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies |
| Lecture Code |
ARS42001 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
Language and Society I (ことばと社会 I) |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
コトバトシャカイ I |
Subject Name in
English |
Language and Society I |
| Instructor |
KOBA ARISA |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
コバ アリサ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(3T) Thur7-8：IAS K202 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
| |
| Credits |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
2 |
Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
2
:
Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
|
| Course Area（Area） |
23
:
Arts and Humanities |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
06
:
Linguistics |
| Eligible Students |
ノートパソコンを持参すること。 |
| Keywords |
Sociolinguistics, Applied linguistics, Discourse analysis, Communication, Pragmatics |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
|
Special Subject |
|
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
|---|
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
Students will explore the relationship between language and society through discourse analysis and conduct research and analysis toward self-defined research goals. The course aims to develop foundational academic communication skills necessary for presenting research-based findings. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1 Introduction: What is Discourse Analysis?
lesson2 Methods of Discourse Analysis ①
lesson3 Analytical Perspectives: Macro aspects of discourse ①
lesson4 Analytical Perspectives: Micro aspects of discourse ①
lesson5 Analytical Perspectives: The role of the analyst ①
lesson6 Research Planning
lesson7 Research Planning
lesson8 Presentation
Class content and order may change depending on students’ interests or the number of students. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
Class materials will be distributed via Moodle or in person. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Zoom, Other (see [More Details]), moodle |
| (More Details) |
PC- necessary |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Flip Teaching |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Students are required to submit pre- and post-class homework. |
| Requirements |
Since the content of “Language and Society II” is based on “Language and Society I,” it is recommended that students take both courses. As this course includes substantial group work, regular attendance is strongly recommended. |
| Grading Method |
Participation in class discussions: 20%
Assignments: 40%
Presentation / Final project: 40% |
| Practical Experience |
|
| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
|
| Message |
Bring a laptop to class. |
| 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. |