IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
ARS100ZAUSA: Society and PeopleUSA: Society and People
GREGORY KHEZRNEJATGregory KHEZRNEJAT
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 | 2021 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6119 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | |
| 開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 月2/Mon.2 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 教室名称Classroom name | |
| 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 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 | |
| カテゴリーCategory |
General Education Courses／総合教育科目 Global Open Program／グローバルオープン科目 |
| 科目主催学部Faculty Sponsored Department | Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
An introduction to a selection of the major issues and themes of culture, politics, and society in the United States. The course first gives a broad overview of the country’s historical development, focusing on periods, events, and shifts that directly affect society in the US today. The latter half of the course examines aspects of US culture and society crucial to understanding contemporary US-based discourse, including increasing politicization, shifting cultural trends, changing demographics, and diversifying forms of popular media.
到達目標Goal
Students will familiarize themselves with key aspects of United States culture and society while building literacy for understanding US-based media. In particular, students will explore the historical, political, and cultural discourses that underpin a great deal of private and public communication in the US. Students will also develop critical reading and writing skills.
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. ）
Each class will consist of a lecture on the specified topic followed by group discussions. Students will be required to research and give a short presentation on a selected topic. In-class feedback will be given for daily reaction papers, and students will receive personal feedback on written assignments and presentations.
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
Introduction to the class and selection exam
2：Colonialism and Revolution
A brief overview of the origins of the United States
3：Westward Expansion and Civil War
Manifest Destiny, slavery, and north/south divisions
4：The Melting Pot
American immigration at the turn of the century
5：The City Upon a Hill
Tracing the development of a utopian vision of American power
6：The End (and Return) of History
The US from the end of the Cold War to the 21st century
7：US Politics and Culture in the 21st Century (1)
Understanding US government, elections, and political systems
8：US Politics and Culture in the 21st Century (2)
War, economic upheaval, and the popularization of political discourse
9："Hope and Change"
Social divisions and shifting foreign policy in the Obama administration
10："Make America Great Again"
Polarization, nationalism, and current state of American politics
11：Literature
Major genres, themes, and figures of literature in the US
12：Film
The US film industry and its role in global image construction
13：Popular Entertainment
Television, popular music, humor, and other cultural exports
14：Final Synthesis
A review of the major themes of the course
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 are expected to review readings and other assigned media before each class and be prepared to engage in discussions. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
Readings will be distributed in class as handouts.
参考書References
References will be announced in class on an ongoing basis.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Class contribution (30%), midterm essay (20%), research presentation (30%), final research report (20%)
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
None.
Prerequisite
None.