基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	英語演習Ⅱ／ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES Ⅱ
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	国際教養学部言語文化学科／INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ターム・学期 ／Term・Semester	2020年度／2020 Academic Year　　秋学期／FALL SEMESTER
曜限 ／Day, Period	木4／Thu 4
開講区分 ／semester offered	秋学期／Fall
単位数 ／Credits	2.0
学年 ／Year	3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	Ｓ．Ｋ．エリス／Sara Kate ELLIS

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名 ／Instructor	教員所属名 ／Affiliation
Ｓ．Ｋ．エリス／Sara Kate ELLIS	言語文化学科／INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

授業の目的・内容 ／Course Objectives	In this course, we will take a look at the cultural history and background of American comic books. In class, students will improve their critical thinking and discussion skills by taking a closer look at American comic book culture while comparing it with its counterpart in Japan. How are American and Japanese comic books different? What are the cultural and historical influences that have resulted in these differences? Each week, students will learn about a different aspect of U.S. comic books while discussing and presenting on influences such as immigration, censorship, gender, and fan culture and activism. Students are required to keep a reflection journal for class discussion. In-class assignments, and short quizzes will also be given to assess progress and comprehension.
授業の形式・方法と履修上の注意 ／Teaching method and Attention the course	This is a four skills course in which students will prepare for discussion each week with written reflection journals taken from readings, lectures, and short films. Students are encouraged to use new vocabularly learned in previous classes in written reflections to be used as scaffolding for discussion with classmates and instructor.   Quizzes, group activities, and presentations will also be assigned to reinforce language and discussion skills. Students are evaluated on effort.
事前・事後学修の内容 ／Before After Study	Participation is crucial in this class. Outside readings and writing in reflection journal,are required to prepare for and reflect on content and discussions, lectures, and presentations.
テキスト1 ／Textbooks1	書籍名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社 ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
テキスト2 ／Textbooks2	書籍名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社 ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
テキスト3 ／Textbooks3	書籍名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社 ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等1 ／References1	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等2 ／References2	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等3 ／References3	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
評価方法 ／Evaluation	Participation and Attitude 20% /Reflection Journal and Homework 50% Presentations 20% Take Home Test 10 % It is important to note that students will be evaluated based on effort and thought put into the material regardless of their English level. They are strongly encouraged to use new vocabulary and content in both written reflections and discussions each week without fear of mistakes. The instructor will give them ongoing feedback each week.
関連科目 ／Related Subjects
備考 ／Notes	テキスト：Readings  materials will be provided by the instructor. The syllabus may be amended by the instructor. 副題：American Comic Book Culture
到達目標 ／Learning Goal	「英語Ⅰ～Ⅳ」の学習成果を踏まえ、専門的、実践的な英語運用能力を習得し、特定のテーマに関する英語文献研究、実務的課題に対処できるようにする。

回 ／Time	授業計画（主題の設定） ／Class schedule	授業の内容 ／Contents of class	事前・事後学修の内容 ／Before After Study
1	Course Introduction and Overview	Differences between American Comics and Manga/ How to Read a Comic	Review and reflect
2	Brief History of American Comics	Superman and Beyond	Reflection
3	Immigrant Origins of Superheroes	Immigration Issues in Today's Superhero Narrative	Reflection
4	Immigrant Origins of Superheroes	Mini-Presentations: Who's Your Character?	No Reflection Due
5	Women in Comics	A Brief History of Feminism through Comics	Reflection
6	Women Continued	Women in Comics: She Makes Comics Documentary	Reflection Review
7	Censorship and Comics	Frederick Wertham and the Comics Code	Reflection Review
8	Censorship Continued	Frederick Wertham and the Comics Code Continued/Comics Code: Presentations	Reflection Review
9	Marvel Revolution	Comic books in the 1960s	Reflection Review
10	Diversity in Comics	LGBTQ and Diversity in Comics	Reflection
11	Comic Books in Other Media	The Marvel Extended Universe/ DC TV	Reflection
12	Comic Book Culture	Fan Culture and Community Activism	No Reflection Due
13	Fan Culture	Fan Activist Presentations	Reflection
14	Course Review	Class Review and Discussion	Take Home Test Due