GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
SOC200ZA（社会学 / Sociology 200）American History and SocietyAmerican History and Society
ROBERT SINCLAIRRobert SINCLAIR
授業コードなどClass code etc
| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2022 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6205 |
| 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 | 月3/Mon.3 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 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 | 2～4 |
| 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) | 制度ウェブサイトの3．科目別の注意事項 (1) GIS主催科目の履修上の注意を参照すること。 |
| 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 | |
| 旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | |
| カテゴリー（2024年度以降入学者）Category (commenced 2024 onwards) | |
| カテゴリー（2020～2023年度入学者）Category (commenced 2020-2023) | |
| カテゴリー（2016～2019年度入学者）Category (commenced 2016-2019) |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
This course will introduce students to the culture and society of the United States, focusing primarily on events of the 20th and 21st century. A central theme will be the idea of America as a place of unlimited possibility and opportunity. This idea presents the United States as a new type of social experiment, where true freedom is available and where everyone can look to a better future. As we examine this perspective on America, we will further explore the conflict between American ideals and social reality as seen in the tensions between continuity and change, individualism and community, consensus and diversity.
到達目標Goal
Students will acquire knowledge about various aspects of America and American life, including its history, geography and political system, as well as its economic, educational, social and foreign policy. Students can then expect to (1) acquire general knowledge of the society and people in contemporary America, (2) learn how America developed from a small British colony into a major superpower, and (3) examine the new realities facing America and its global influence.
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?
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.
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. ）
Students will attend lectures, read related material and have two written examinations. Concerning assignments, students will receive feedback in class.
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[オンライン/online]：Introduction
America, idea vs. reality, organization of the course, selection exam
2[対面/face to face]：History (1)
Birth of a Nation, American Revolution and Constitution, Civil War, Reconstruction, Gilded Age
3[対面/face to face]：History (2)
Progressive Era, The New Deal, rise as a superpower, The Cold War, recent developments
4[対面/face to face]：Land and People
Native Americans, African Americans, immigration
5[対面/face to face]：US Political Institutions
The US Constitution, Federal Government, branches of government
6[対面/face to face]：US Religious Culture
US religions, church and state, religion and education
7[対面/face to face]：Review & Midterm Exam
Assessing the degree to which students understand the subject
8[対面/face to face]：US Education
The American education system, education and democracy, recent problems
9[対面/face to face]：US Economy
Economic Liberalism, social class and economy, the contemporary economy
10[対面/face to face]：US Foreign Policy (1)
Current attitudes, history of American foreign policy until WWI
11[対面/face to face]：US Foreign Policy (2)
History of American foreign policy to recent times
12[対面/face to face]：US Social Services
History of social services, organization, public vs. private services
13[対面/face to face]：US Culture: Arts, Sports and Leisure
History, the arts, sporting activities and leisure
14[対面/face to face]：Final Exam & Wrap-up
Assessing the degree to which students understand the subject
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 read the materials as instructed and prepare for class participation and discussion. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
Contemporary America. 4th edition, Russell Duncan and Joe Goddard, 2013, Palgrave Macmillan.
American Civilization: An Introduction, 7th Edition, David Mauk and John Oakland, 2017, Routledge.
参考書References
A–Z of Modern America, Alicia Duchak, 1999, Routledge.
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Jonathan Crowther, 2005, Oxford University Press.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Evaluation will be based on a selection exam (10%) class participation (15%) and two exams (75%).
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
Some of the topics and readings covered in the class have been changed.
Prerequisite
None.