市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course
LANe300LA（英語 / English language education 300）教養ゼミⅠLiberal Arts Seminar I
Issues in Modern Japanese Society
LASSEGARD JAMESJames LASSEGARD
授業コードなどClass code etc
| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | 市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2021 |
| 授業コードClass code | Q6401 |
| 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 | 火3/Tue.3 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 |
| 教室名称Classroom name | |
| 配当年次Grade | |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | 法文営国環キ2～4年※定員制 |
| 他学部公開科目Open Program | ○ |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Program (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
| 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 | |
| 選択・必修Optional/Compulsory | |
| カテゴリー（2017年度以降）Category (2018~) |
2017年度以降入学者 ILAC科目 300番台 総合科目 教養ゼミ |
| カテゴリー（2016年度以前）Category (2017) |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
This intermediate to advanced English course examines various aspects of Japanese society (such as system of education, the political economy, foreign immigrants, gender and sexuality, etc.) Most materials will be created by non-Japanese writers.
到達目標Goal
This intermediate to advanced English course (Level 4) examines various important issues in modern Japanese society. Students will learn about different societal problems facing Japan and and will be able to exercise critical thinking to give and clarify their opinions in English. Students will be able to improve their speaking and writing skills as a result of participation in this course.
この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連）Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?
各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。法学部・法律学科：DP3・DP4、法学部・政治学科：DP1、法学部・国際政治学科：DP1、文学部：DP1、経営学部：DP1、国際文化学部：DP1、人間環境学部：DP2、キャリアデザイン学部：DP1
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. ）
This course is conducted entirely in English. English readings (newspaper and magazine articles) on Japan written by mostly foreign writers, as well as other media, will be assigned prior to every class. Class sessions will include lecture, comprehension check, small and large group discussions. Students will participate in debating various topics, will give final presentations and write a term paper.
Most course feedback will be provided in class or through Google Classroom or another online system. Students may also contact the instructor through e-mail correspondence.
NOTE: For the month of April, all classes will be conducted ONLINE.
After the Golden Week Holiday, we will change to an in-person, face-to-face classroom format. Instructions will be provided for students who need to continue to take classes online from May.
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
※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。
1：Introduction: Defining Quality of Life and Happiness
Self-introductions, course explanation, placement test
2：Japanese university education and student ability
Reading and discussion
3：The economy, careers and the job hunting of University Students
Reading and discussion
4：Gender issues: exploring the low birthrate in Jaapn
Reading and discussion
5：Gender Part II: the role of women in Japanese society
Reading,discussion and debate
6：Multicultural Japan: accepting foreign immigrants
Reading and discussion
7：Immigration in Japan (II)
Reading and discussion, and debate
8：Mid-semester Review
Midterm Essay due.
9：School education related Issues
Review of writing assignments
10：Educational Issues Pt II: School Conformity and Ijime
Readings and discussion
11：School education: the struggle for foreign language aquisition
Reading, discussion & debate
12：Various topics
Students presentations and feedback
13：Nationalism in Japan
Final papers submitted
14：Course wrap up: Pursuit of happiness and life satisfaction
Return final papers
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.)
Readings must be done prior to class sessions. Students are responsible for looking up unfamiliar vocabulary and preparing short answers for discussion questions, which are usually posted beforehand. Students will prepare to give a presentation and must submit a final paper for credit.
Students will likely need approximately two hours or preparation time for each class session.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
There is no textbook for this course. Reading materials will be provided by the instructor.
参考書References
Students should have a good English-Japanese dictionary either in paper or electronic format to use both in and outside of class.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Students will be evaluated based their willingness to express themselves in both spoken and written English.
Class Participation: 30%
Midterm essay and Final report: 50%
Presentation: 20%
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
Students should have some prior experience writing essays and/or reports in English, Students may do short debates in pairs or groups.
その他の重要事項Others
Students are allowed up to 3 unexcused absences. One more absence may be permitted if verification is provided (For job hunting, etc)
In general, auditing the course (聴講) is not allowed and students must register for course credit. However, students may choose to audit the course after receiving approval from the instructor.
International (ESOP) Students are also welcome to enroll in this course if they have sufficient English proficiency.