Students in this course will closely read the two U.S. magazines published in Great Depression, understand their historical backgrounds, and discuss possible significances of the magazines.
The purpose of this course is not only to acquire cultural knowledge on them, but also improve skills to account for what the magazines are all about.
At the end of this course students will be able to:
-acquire skills to analyze the U.S. magazines
-learn the historical background of the magazines
-explain in their own words what is significant about the publications
American literature and culture, close reading, discussion
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The instructor will require students to (1) closely read the short stories written in English, (2) briefly investigate their historical backgrounds, (3) discuss some social issues related to the literary texts, and (4) present their own opinions in writing.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course introduction: On the U.S. magazine culture | Understanding the U.S. magazine culture |
Class 2 | Esquire 1 | Close reading and summarizing |
Class 3 | Esquire 2 | Learning the historical backgrounds |
Class 4 | Arnold Gingrich | Close reading and summarizing |
Class 5 | New Masses 1 | Close reading and summarizing |
Class 6 | New Masse 2 | Learning the historical backgrounds |
Class 7 | Mike Gold | Close reading and summarizing |
Class 8 | Review and final exam | Overall exercise |
Handouts will be provided in class.
Announced in class if necessary
Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 50%
None
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.