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LIN100ZA(言語学 / Linguistics 100)
English in the Movies

Megumi KOBAYASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6152
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

Movies are not just a source of entertainment, but can also serve as a great resource to raise awareness about language as well as its sociocultural contexts. In this course, you will be introduced to various aspects of language through movies, drawing examples primarily from English. Some topics include: language and society, regional dialects, accent stereotypes, language and gender, and language play, etc.

Goal

Upon completion of this course, students will:
1) Be familiar with some basic (socio) linguistic aspects of English and other languages
2 ) Become aware of various dialects of English and how they are used in movies
3) Have a more analytical perspective on language presented in movies

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 3” and “DP 4”.

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. )

You will be assigned a set of reading materials in advance, which will provide some background information about the topic in focus. A comprehension quiz based on the reading will be given at the beginning of the class to make sure you have a basic understanding of the topic. Then the topic is explored with an additional lecture and presentations of selected movie clips, accompanied by pair/group work and discussions to promote further understanding. Toward the end of the semester, students will analyze a movie of their choice and present it in class. Feedback for assignments will be given either individually (paper/LMS) or shared during the class. Actual lesson plans and contents may be modified based on the number of students enrolled and their preferences/progress.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

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[オンライン/online]:Orientation

Course guidance, pre-course questionnaire

2[対面/face to face]:US vs UK English

Major two dialects of English (e.g., Love Actually)

3[対面/face to face]:Language and Social Class

Situation in the UK (My Fair Lady)

4[対面/face to face]:Language and Identity

Follow up of lesson 3 (My Fair Lady)

5[対面/face to face]:Language and Stereotypes

Accent representation in Disney movies (e.g, Lion King), race issues

6[対面/face to face]:Language and Ethnicity

World Englishes in movies (e.g., My Big Fat Greek Wedding)

7[対面/face to face]:Language and Gender

Female vs male speech (e.g.,Legally Blond)

8[対面/face to face]:Language and Code

Language play, secret message (e.g., Harry Potter series)

9[対面/face to face]:Non-verbal Communication

Gestures, body language (e.g., Inglorious Basterds)

10[対面/face to face]:Language and Translation

Art of translation, misunderstanding between speakers of different languages (e.g., Lost in Translation, Spanglish)

11[対面/face to face]:Presentation (1)

Students groups will give presentations

12[対面/face to face]:Presentation (2)

Students groups will give presentations

13[対面/face to face]:Presentation (3)

Students groups will give presentations

14[対面/face to face]:Review

Submitting individual movie report, overall review of the course content

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

Students are expected to complete the reading assignments before class. Much of the preparation for the end of the term presentation, as well as writing a reflection paper, must be done outside of class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Reading assignments and handouts will be provided by the instructor.

References

N/A (Suggestions for further readings will be provided in class).

Grading criteria

The final grade will be based on the following criteria: class participation 20%, quizzes 25%, reflection paper 25%, presentation 30%.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

N/A

Others

N/A

Prerequisite

None