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基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名
/Course
Introduction to Culture and Life Around the WorldⅡ/INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE AND LIFE AROUND THE WORLD II
開講所属
/Course Offered by
外国語学部交流文化学科/FOREIGN LANGUAGES TOURISM AND TRANSNATIONAL STUDIES
ターム・学期
/Term・Semester
2024年度/2024 Academic Year  秋学期/FALL SEMESTER
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木1/Thu 1
開講区分
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秋学期/Fall
単位数
/Credits
2.0
学年
/Year
1,2,3,4
主担当教員
/Main Instructor
L.G.ボンド/Lisa Gayle BOND
遠隔授業科目
/Online Course

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名
/Instructor
教員所属名
/Affiliation
L.G.ボンド/Lisa Gayle BOND 交流文化学科/TOURISM AND TRANSNATIONAL STUDIES
授業の目的・内容
/Course Objectives
This course will be a continuation of Introduction to Culture and Life Around the World I. It will provide students an opportunity to examine myths, fables and fairytales from around the world with a focus on the universal themes and ideas found within these stories.  Through these stories, students will explore various societies and cultures from which the stories have come.  Students will also explore different ethical ideas and questions that emerge through the human experience.

*This is a required course for graduation for students entering the Department of Tourism and Transnational Studies from AY 2024 as stated in the curriculum policy of the department.
授業の形式・方法と履修上の注意
/Teaching method and Attention the course
This course will be lecture-based in principle.  Students will work in groups after each thematical lecture and read stories from various societies and cultures based on the themes presented in the lecture.  Then through group discussions and presentations, students will share the stories they have read with others so that all the participants can have a overall view of different culturally based ideas found in universal themes and experiences.

This class will be conducted in English, and students will develop their English ability (in the four areas) and critical thinking skills throughout this course.  
事前・事後学修の内容
/Before After Study
Students will be required to read literature provided by the instructor on each of the given themes presented in class.  Investigation into various societies and cultures  presented through the readings will also be necessary so that students can better understand the historical and cultural background and significance of the stories presented in class.
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評価方法
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Class participation through group discussions and presentations and weekly reflection sheets, 60%; written assessments (quizzes), 40%.  

Weekly feedback will be provided to students through the reflection sheets, and evaluations on written work and presentations will be provided within 2 weeks after the assessment.

関連科目
/Related Subjects
Introduction to Culture and Life Around the World I
備考
/Notes
All materials will be provided in class.
到達目標
/Learning Goal
「Introduction to Culutre and Life Around the World I」の学習成果の上に、世界各地の神話や昔話などに触れながら、複数文化における価値観の共通点や相違点を考察することを通じて、4技能を応用的に向上させるとともに、異文化を理解し、価値観の多様性を身に付ける。

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授業の内容
/Contents of class
事前・事後学修の内容
/Before After Study
1 Introduction of Course / Brief overview of topics Overview of syllabus, evaluation procedures, class and group format, literature to be read. Vocabulary preparation and questions for consideration of pride and hubris tales. (60 minutes)
2 Lecture on Pride and Hubris Pride and hubris are universal themes in all societies and cultures. This topic will be examined. Students will read stories with the theme of Pride and Hubris. (60 minutes)
3 Reading Discussion on Pride and Hubris Tales Students will discuss in groups the stories read. Students will complete worksheets and prepare materials for group discussions.  (60 minutes)
4 Group Exchange Students will get in to new groups and present their stories to others. Vocabulary preparation for the topic of "Quality of Life". (60 minutes)
5 Lecture on the Concept of "Quality of Life" A lecture on "Quality of Life" as a topic found in stories of old and life in today's  world.   Students will read stories regarding "QOL" ideas from around the world.  (60 minutes)
6 Reading Discussion on "QOL" stories Students will discuss in groups the stories read. Preparation for presentations to others on the stories read and the cultures they are from. 60 min.
7 Group Exchange Students will get in to new groups and present the stories read to other students. Vocabulary preparation for the societal / environment problems lecture. (60 minutes)
8 Lecture on Modern Problems and Myths Various modern-day problems and their universality will be presented. Students will read stories that focus on societal problems through the ages.  (60 minutes)
9 Reading Discussion on Modern Problems and Myths Students will discuss various problems societies and cultures confront based on stories read. Students will prepare for group discussion and information exchange session. (60 minutes)
10 Group Exchange Students will get in to new groups and present the stories read to other students. Students will review vocabulary for Fate / End of Life / End of World lecture.  (60 minutes)
11 Lecture on the ideas of "The End" The lecture focuses on apocalyptic tale or tales about fate and death. Students will read stories that focus on the theme of "The End".  (60 minutes)
12 Reading Discussion on "The End" Students will discuss the stories read among the various groups, examining "The End". Students will prepare for group exchange discussion session. (60 minutes)
13 Group Exchange Students will exchange information regarding the theme of "The End". Preparation for Class presentations on "The End".  (90 minutes)
14 Course Consolidation / Group Presentations After a short review of the topics presented, students will give presentations. Consolidation and review of material of 2nd semester.  (60 minutes)

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