- 担当教員
- Neil Cooke
- 使用教室
- 集中講義等
- 単位数
- 講義：2 演習：1 実験：0
- 講義コード
- 22020
- シラバス更新日
- 2013年3月22日
- 講義資料更新日
- 2013年3月21日
- 学期
- 前期
講義概要
Through the study and discussion of selected English readings and videos, this course is designed to help students explore the true meaning of basic human values such as freedom, equality, rights, privileges, and justice. Students are expected to be actively engaged and to be open to new perspectives by expressing themselves in English – both in writing and in oral communication. Activities will be designed to maximize student participation, critical thought and inquiry.
講義の目的
Through the study and discussion of selected English readings and videos, this course is designed to help students explore the true meaning of basic human values such as freedom, equality, rights, privileges, and justice. Students are expected to be actively engaged and to be open to new perspectives by expressing themselves in English – both in writing and in oral communication. Activities will be designed to maximize student participation, critical thought and inquiry.
講義計画
Day 1 and 2 – Freedom and Justice (Lectures, Student Presentations, group activities)
Readings: Isaiah Berlin - Two Concepts of Liberty / “Political Compass” materials / selected passages from famous writers on the nature “freedom”
Day 3 and 4 – Rights and Privileges (Lectures, Student Presentations, group activities)
Readings: The Magna Carta / American Declaration of Independence / Universal Declaration of Human Rights / Short Selection from “Are Human Rights Universal?” / Selected famous passages in English philosophy and literature on the nature of rights and privilege
Day 5 – Equality and Diversity (Lectures, Student Presentations, group activities)
Readings: Martin Luther King, “I have a dream” speech / Selected readings on globalization, “world culture”, and the nature and limitations of equality
Day 6 (Half Day) – Conclude Student Presentations and Final Exam
教科書・参考書等
講義初日・期間中に配布
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Materials will be provided in class.
関連科目・履修の条件等
TOEICで700点以上取得した学生。
「英語で読む思想特訓コースＡ」との同時履修は不可。
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TOEIC700 or above
It is not possible to register for Intensive English in Thought and Action A at the same time.
成績評価
Student Assessment:
20% - Daily readings and homework questions / assignments
20% - Active participation in class discussions and group activities
30% - Presentation Project (marking rubric will be provided)
30% - Final Exam
その他
連絡先：世界文明センター （内線3892）
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Contact: the Center for Study of World Civilization（Ext. 3892）
