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LIT500B3(文学 / Literature 500)
Lecture: English and American Literature ⅣA

波戸岡 景太

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Faculty/Graduate school Graduate School of Humanities
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Year 2024
Class code X0264
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金5/Fri.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市BT-1003
Grade 院人英・博士後期課程・選択必修科目
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
Category 英文学専攻
(博士後期課程)

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Outline (in English)

This course combines theory and practice to examine the tradition of anti-intellectualism in American literature.

Students are introduced to cultural studies methods as a mode of inquiry. Examining the reactions of intellectuals, novelists, and film makers, we will expand and rethink our understandings of humor and irony in American literature.

Learning activities outside of classroom:
Before/after each class meeting, students are expected to spend 2 hours respectively to understand the course content.

Grading shall be as follows:
1) Class presentation (50%)
2) Term paper (50%)

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese