Understanding Cross-cultural Issues in Advanced English Understanding Cross-cultural Issues in Advanced English
- 使用教室
- 集中講義等
- 単位数
- 講義：2 演習：0 実験：0
- 講義コード
- 0880
- シラバス更新日
- 2013年9月27日
- 講義資料更新日
- 2013年9月20日
- 学期
- 後期 / 推奨学期：4,6,8
講義概要
This course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of various cross-cultural topics by comparing Japanese culture and American culture. For each topic, students will read two short English essays that represent the perspectives of a Japanese and an American. Various reading and listening tasks will help the students understand the notable cultural differences discussed in the texts. The students will also learn to effectively summarize the texts they have read. Other class activities, including group discussion and oral presentation, will provide the students opportunities to express their opinions in English using their own background knowledge. To obtain the full benefits of the course, the students are encouraged to actively participate in all class activities.
講義の目的
This course aims to raise students’ awareness about cultural differences between Japan and America and to develop students’ ability to express their opinions in English on various cross-cultural issues.
講義計画
(1) Introduction
(2) Things Japanese say―Tatemae and Honne
(3) Things Japanese do―Following the crowd
(4) Japanese fashion―Uniform
(5) Japanese and time―Age is just a number
(6) Admirable American minds-The independent children
(7) America and education-Pride in one's school
(8) How can American do that-sharing a room with a stranger
教科書・参考書等
All materials will be distributed during class.
Reference:
・”Eye on Japan―American and Japanese views of Japanese culture”, 2011, Shawn M. Clankie & Kobayashi Toshihiko, Sanshusha.
・”Eye on America―Japanese and American views of U.S.culture”, 2008, Kobayashi Toshihiko & Shawn M. Clankie, Sanshusha.
関連科目・履修の条件等
No minimal requirements for English proficiency. Students however should be highly motivated to improve their use of English and understanding of cultural issues as well.
成績評価
Attendance (30%); Participation in class discussion and presentation (40%); Final exam (30%). In order to earn credits, more than 80% of actual class hours attendance is required.
担当教員の一言
We may restlict the number of students.We stongly advise you to attend the gaidance of the Bunmeikamoku on 1220-1300hours at W933. The lecture is given at the 2nd floor of the center for the study of world civilizations next to the health center at Ookayama campus.
The days and times of lecture are
1) 1320-1905 hours 2nd of October,2)3)1650-1905 hours 3rd,4 th of October, 4)1000-1700 hours 5th of October, 5)1300-1730 6th of October, 6)1650-1905 hours 7th of October.
その他
Contact Us:Center for the Study of World Civilizations( Tel:03-5734-3892 )
人数制限することがあります、かならず文明科目ガイダンスに出席ください、不可能な場合は文明センターに来て登録等してください。
