IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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LANe300EA(英語 / English language education 300)
Topics in Comparative Culture

Hann GEORGE

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Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
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Year 2021
Class code LZ008
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火2/Tue.2
Class Type
Campus 多摩
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Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
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 Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅵ. Media, Communication and Culture
Faculty Sponsored Department Social Sciences

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Outline and objectives

This class is for students who:
1) plan to study abroad in an English-speaking country
2) have returned to Japan after living in an English-speaking country
3) wish to learn more about world cultures

Goal

This course has three goals: 1) to show students who will soon study abroad what to expect from a North American classroom environment; 2) to allow students returning from study abroad to maintain their English level; 3) to introduce students to current topics in cross-cultural communication and understanding.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

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. )

NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, classes will be conducted entirely online (using Zoom Software).

Each lecture is based on a reading which focuses on a subtopic within the field of Comparative Culture. Students will engage in group and class discussions on the topic. Students will also perform independent research on one of the lecture topics and make a team presentation of their findings.
Past topics have included (but are not limited to):
• Language and Culture
• Work and Leisure
• Religion and Spirituality
• Monocultures vs Multicultures
• Marriage and Family Structure
• Cultural Imperialism
• Sexuality
Feedback will be in the form of annotated evaluations of student presentations and research reports by the instructor.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1)THIS CLASS IS CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH. Students with no confidence in their English listening or speaking skills should NOT take this class.
2)Students must arrive on time and participate fully. 2 consecutive lates = one absence. Students who miss 5 classes for any reason will automatically receive a failing grade.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

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 to the course

Interviews and introductions; Topic 01 introduction

2:Topic 01: What is Culture?

Introduction to macro culture and micro culture

3:Topics 01-02

Topics 01 and 02: Assimilation vs accommodation

4:Topics 02-03

Topics 02 and 03: LGBT culture in Japan and abroad

5:Topics 03-04

Topics 03 and 04: Leaving the nest

6:Topics 04-05

Topics 04 and 05: Work ethic - Japan vs. Europe

7:Topics 05-06

Topics 05 and 06: Proxemics

8:Topics 06-07

Topics 06 and 07: Can culture be protected?

9:Topics 07-08

Topics 07 and 08: World religions

10:Topics 08-09

Topics 08 and 09: Love and marriage

11:Research Day

Preparations for reports and presentations.

12:Topics 09-10

Topics 09 and 10: Education systems

13:Presentations 01

Research group presentations

14:Presentations 02

Research group presentations

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

本授業の準備学習・復習時間は各2時間を標準とします。

Textbooks

Handouts provided by instructor

References

To be announced in class

Grading criteria

Participation: 50%
Team Research Presentation: 25%
Research Report: 25%

Changes following student comments

なし

Others

Each 100 minute class is a rare opportunity for you to interact in English. Don't waste the opportunity.
授業計画は授業の展開によって,若干の変更があり得る。