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2018　English Language and Cultures 13

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Koizumi Yuto 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon7-8(W332)  
Group
-
Course number
LAE.E481
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Students in this course will appreciate and discuss visual performance that lead to an understanding of the rich English-speaking cultures. They read the screenplays and critical reviews to understand a variety of visual expressions and encourage the lively discussion.

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

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to:
-grasp the exact meaning of visual and written texts reflecting English-speaking cultures.
-discuss critical issues and share them with others
-analyze texts critically.

Keywords

Film study, cultures of English-speaking countries, texts written in English, reading, discussion

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

Appreciating a particular film, students experience a number of discussions. They read various materials such as the screenplay, the novel on which the film is based, and critical reviews on the internet. They are required to contribute to the discussion, read the materials, and share their understanding of visual works in every class. It is also required to write an critical essay in the end of the course. The instructor helps students to develop their skills for close reading, critical thinking, and writing the final essay.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction: how to read visual texts Appreciating some scenes from a film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 2 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 3 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 4 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 5 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 6 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Close and critical reading
Class 7 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Peer review for the final essay (1) Close and critical reading
Class 8 Appreciating some scenes from the film and reading materials Peer review for the final essay (2) Close and critical reading

Textbook(s)

Handouts will be provided in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Announced in class if necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 50% Final paper: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E482 ： English Language and Cultures 14

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

None

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

koizumi[at]flc.titech.ac.jp
　

Other

It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with Seminar: Language and Culture(English) 14.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.

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