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LIT400ZA(文学 / Literature 400)
Seminar: British Culture and Literature II

Mitsutoshi SOMURA

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6403,A6404
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火4/Tue.4,火5/Tue.5
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 4
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Outline and objectives

Study in this seminar is interdisciplinary. Literature, society, and culture are directly or indirectly associated with each other. Culture is about the way of living for a particular group of people or society, including their ideas, customs and social behavior. Politics and economy in society affect culture very much, and vice versa. Britain is ‘a foreign country - they do things differently,’ so comparison will be made between two cultures, British and Japanese. Cultural issues in Britain concerning nation, migration, globalisation, family, religion, gender, ethnicity, class, and so on always become more political and controversial because of the plurality of their identities. Bearing these in mind, students will understand Britain in human terms, read modern literary works closely by referring to critical terms and theories, and cultivate an appreciation for literature. Students will read literary works, study modern British culture, conduct research, and write an essay.

Goal

Students will (1) acquire knowledge of the developments of society and culture in Britain after the 1980s, (2) learn how to read and appreciate literary works in English, and (3) improve research and writing skills.

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”.

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. )

The seminar consists of lectures, students’ presentations and discussion. Students are required to read the materials, make preparations for class, and deliver PowerPoint presentations both on the assignments and his/her essays in progress. Students will continue to research into a topic he/she chooses and complete an essay at the end of the academic year. Feedback is given by Hoppii.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

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
Reading Literature

Course overview

2[対面/face to face]:Cultural Timeline after the 1980s 1
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

3[対面/face to face]:Cultural Timeline after the 1980s 2
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

4[対面/face to face]:Heritage and Britishness
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

5[対面/face to face]:Literature 1
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

6[対面/face to face]:Literature 2
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

7[対面/face to face]:Literature 3
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

8[対面/face to face]:Literature 4
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

9[対面/face to face]:Cinema
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

10[対面/face to face]:Television and Radio
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

11[対面/face to face]:Popular Music
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

12[対面/face to face]:Art, Fashion and Architecture
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

13[対面/face to face]:Sports
Reading Literature

Students' presentations, inquiries and discussion

14[対面/face to face]:Course Review

Course review,
students' inquiries, and discussions

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

Students are expected to complete assignments as instructed and make preparations for class. Continue to research into his/her topic and write an essay. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 4 hours each.

Textbooks

Textbooks and reading materials will be specified at the beginning of the seminar.

References

Higgins Michael, Clarissa Smith and John Storey. (eds.) (2010). The Cambridge Companion to Modern British Culture. Cambridge: CUP.
Abercrombie, Nicholas and Alan Warde. (2000). Contemporary British Society (3rd edn.). Cambridge: Polity Press.
Oakland, John. (2016). British Civilization: An Introduction (8th edn.). London: Routledge.
Stevenson, R. (2004). The Oxford English Literary History Series, v.12. 1960-2000: The Last of England? Oxford: OUP.
Davies Alistair and Alan Sinfield. (eds.) (2000). British Culture of the Postwar: An Introduction to Literature and Society 1945-1999. London: Routledge.
Childs Peter and Mike Storry. (eds.) (2017).British Cultural Identities .(5th edn.) London: Routledge.
For detailed timeline in Britain 1947-2005: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline/present_timeline_noflash.shtml

Grading criteria

Grades are based on class participation (50%), and the academic essay (50%). More than two unexcused absences can result in failure of the course.

Changes following student comments

More time will be given for class discussion.

Prerequisite

Students should have completed Introduction to English Literature , UK: Society and People and Contemporary British Culture. If you haven't, contact the instructor.