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ARS200BD
Introduction to British and American Culture B

Yuki TANAKA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Letters
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code A2983
Previous Class code
Previous Class title 演劇講義B(2015年度以前入学者)
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木3/Thu.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市Y‐Y406
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes) 2~4
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) 2~4
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 英文学科
他学科公開科目
Group
Day or Night

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Outline (in English)

In this class, we will analyze the representation of the American Dream in literature and films. The idea of the American Dream has been present since the founding of the nation. We will consider some of the reasons why it has exercised such fascination in American society. By tracing the motif of dream in American cinema, we will discuss the role of self-governance, democracy, equal opportunity, and the frontier in the U.S. history. We will also discuss why particular genres such as the Western came to embody the spirit of the American Dream more than any other genres.Students are expected to review course materials every week and turn in every assignment. Grades will be determined based on weekly responses (30%) and the final exam (70%).

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese