IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
ARSc200LA（地域研究（北アメリカ） / Area studies(North America) 200）Humanities BHumanities B
Richard.J.BurrowsBurrows.J. RICHARD
授業コードなどClass code etc
| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences) |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2022 |
| 授業コードClass code | P1305 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | |
| 開講時期Term | 春学期授業/Spring |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 水3/Wed.3 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 |
| 教室名称Classroom name | 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認 |
| 配当年次Grade | 1～4 |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | |
| 他学部公開科目Open Courses | |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Courses (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Courses | |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修（履修条件等）Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
| 実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
| SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
| アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
| ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
| 未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
| カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
| 千代田コンソ単位互換提供（他大学向け）Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
| カテゴリーCategory |
General Education Courses／総合教育科目 Humanities／人文分野 |
| 科目主催学部Faculty Sponsored Department | ILAC |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
Despite the rise of powers in Asia such as China & India, the US remains the pre-eminent global power and a key to understanding its prominence lies in an understanding of its rise as a superpower during the 20th century. Therefore, this course will focus on key political, economic & cultural developments during the latter half of that period, how they contributed to the rise of American power and continue to influence nations around the world, especially in Asia. Regular reading assignments will be set, analyzed & discussed during the lessons, allowing students to reflect on how the US continues to influence their nations as we enter a new century.
到達目標Goal
Through a variety of media, this course seeks to firstly, give students a thorough understanding of key events in the US from the end of World War I to the close of the century. In addition, students will be able to comprehend how those events impacted not only on the course of modern US history, but their wider effect throughout the world, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法Method(s)（学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. ）
Regular reading assignments will be set, analyzed & discussed during the lessons, allowing students to reflect on how the US continues to influence their nations as we enter the 21st century. Furthermore, an audio-visual element will allow students to sharpen their listening skills and engage in comprehension activities.
アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。
Week 1[対面/face to face]：Explanation
Course Introduction
Week 2[対面/face to face]：Course Assignments
Presentation Skills
Week 3[対面/face to face]：Innovation
The Wright Brothers
Week 4[対面/face to face]：The Pacific Conflict
US in World War II
Week 5[対面/face to face]：Post-War Settlement
Bombing of Hiroshima
Week 6[対面/face to face]：Technology
Breaking the Sound Barrier
Week 7[対面/face to face]：The Fight Against Communism
The Vietnam War
Week 8[対面/face to face]：The Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King
Week 9[対面/face to face]：A Divided Nation
The Anti-War Movement
Week 10[対面/face to face]：Civil Unrest & Violence
The Assassination of JFK
Week 11[対面/face to face]：Watergate
The End of Nixon
Week 12[対面/face to face]：The Space Race
The Apollo Landings
Week 13[対面/face to face]：A New Conservatism
Reagan & the Religious Right
Week 14[対面/face to face]：Course Review
The 20th Century Influence on the Present Day
授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等）Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Students will be expected to make a presentation and submit a report on a relevant theme during the semester. In addition, regular reading assignments will be set with comprehension & vocabulary questions, which will require 4 hours each week.No more than 3 absences will be permitted. University guidelines suggest preparation and review are around 4 hours a week for a two-credit course and around an hour a week for a one-credit course.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
None, but students are required to download & prepare the required material before class.
参考書References
An electronic or smart phone English dictionary, or dictionary app is required at every class
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Classwork & Participation 30%
Homework 30%
Presentation 20%
Report 20%
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
A minimum of 1 weeks notice for all homework assignments, & 1/2 month's notice for the report & presentation, will be given to the students, depending on the presentation/assignment schedule
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
Since all materials will be available online, students need to either download & print the necessary file, or download and have it ready on their laptop or tablet device, before the start of each class. In addition, students need to have access to a pc in order to prepare their presentation & report
その他の重要事項Others
Please join this class if you have an interest in this topic, a desire to improve your English skills, and are willing to attend classes on a regular basis and submit all homework & other assignments on time.
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