2017 English Language and Cultures 14

Font size  SML

Register update notification mail Add to favorite lecture list
Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kitagawa Yoriko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W371)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E482
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2017/3/17
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
Access Index

Course description and aims

Students in this course will read texts that lead to an understanding of the rich Anglophone cultures, and taking that as a starting point for debate, will discover the various aspects of Anglophone culture.

The purpose of this course is to train students to read high-quality texts for their research.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:
・grasp the exact meaning of texts written in English.
・analyze texts critically.

Keywords

cultures of English-speaking countries, texts written in English, reading

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students read various materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, essays, and short stories. Every week, they are required to read the assigned material and prepare in advance. The instructor helps students to develop their skills for close reading and critical thinking.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Handout (7) Close and critical reading
Class 2 Handout (8) Close and critical reading
Class 3 Handout (9) Close and critical reading
Class 4 Handout (10) Close and critical reading
Class 5 Handout (11) Close and critical reading
Class 6 Handout (12) Close and critical reading
Class 7 Handout (13) Close and critical reading
Class 8 Review Final paper due

Textbook(s)

Handouts will be provided in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 60% Final paper: 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E481 : English Language and Cultures 13

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None 

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with Seminar: Language and Culture(English) 13.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

Page Top