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ⅡLiberal Arts Seminar II
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 | 2022 |
| 授業コードClass code | Q6402 |
| 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 | 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 | 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認 |
| 配当年次Grade | 法文営国環キ2～4年 |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | ※定員制（15名） |
| 他学部公開科目Open Courses | ○ |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Courses (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Courses | ○ |
| 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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Outline (in English)
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.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
This intermediate to advanced course examines various aspects of Japanese society (education, economy, immigrants, etc.) using mostly materials written by non-Japanese writers. The purpose of the course is to enable students to think deeply about important societal issues that affect them and to give students the opportunity to discuss them in English.
到達目標Goal
Students will be able to improve their academic 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 articles, etc) from mostly foreign writers will be assigned prior to every class. Class sessions will include lecture,small and big group discussions, occasional debates and final presentations by students.Readings and topics may change somewhat based on the preference and convenience of class members.
Course feedback will be provided in class and on written assignments, as well as through Google Classroom or another system. Students may correspond with the instructor via e-mail.
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
授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face
※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[対面/face to face]：Introduction: How to affect societal change with creation and revision of policy
Reading and discussion
2[対面/face to face]：How Japan is viewed overseas
Reading and discussion
3[対面/face to face]：Japan as viewed overseas (II)
Reading, video, & discussion
4[対面/face to face]：Nationalism in Japan: defining xenophobia
Reading,discussion & debate
5[対面/face to face]：Nationalism in Japan(II): the so-called "insular" student
Reading, discussion & debate
6[対面/face to face]：The declining bithrate: youth trends in Japan
Midterm reflection paper due
7[対面/face to face]：Youth trends (II): the decline of marriage
Return midterm essay; lecture on improving writing
8[対面/face to face]：Japanese belief systems: Where do values come from?
Reading and discussion
9[対面/face to face]：Belief systems (II): Spiritulity and organized religion
Readings, discussion and debate
10[対面/face to face]：Death by Overwork: Made in Japan?
Lecture, readings, video & discussion
11[対面/face to face]：Overwork Suicide: A National Crisis
Reading, discussion & debate
12[対面/face to face]：Various topics
Students'individual presentations and class feedback
13[対面/face to face]：Is Japan's Economy getting worse? The Declinist Debate
Final papers(reports) due
14[対面/face to face]：Healthy life-work balance: A review
Return final reports & Semester Wrap up
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 must come prepared to class by doing the assigned readings, looking up unfamiliar vocabulary words, etc. Students are expected to already know how to write a simple essay,including paragraph writing,introduction, body and conclusion.
Approximately two hours each week will be necessary for out of class study time.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
There is no textbook for this course. Instructor will provide reading materials each week.
参考書References
Students should have a good English-Japanese dictionary, either paper or electronic and bring it to class.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Students will be evaluated on their understanding of the material as well as their ability to express themselves in both spoken and written English.
Class Participation: 30%
Midterm and Final Papers: 50%
Presentation: 20%
Attendance Policy: Students cannot be absent more than three times to earn credit for this course.
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
More opportunities for student debate will be incorporated into classroom activities.
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
Student should have a good dictionary and a file folder for keeping all class handouts and notes.
その他の重要事項Others
Attendance is very important. Students who have more than 3 unexcused absences may not receive credit for this course. One additional excused absence may be permitted if proper verification is provided (for job hunting, etc).
Students should have some experience in writing essays or reports in English.
Students may enroll in this course only for fall semester if they wish.
International students (ESOP) are welcome to enroll in this course.
Students wishing to audit the course may do so with the permission of the instructor.