基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	英語専門講読　a／ADVANCED THEMATIC READING (A)
ナンバリングコード ／Numbering Code	12-2007
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	外国語学部英語学科／FOREIGN LANGUAGES ENGLISH
ターム・学期 ／Term・Semester	2026年度／2026 Academic Year　　春学期／SPRING SEMESTER
曜限 ／Day, Period	月3／Mon 3
開講区分 ／semester offered	春学期／Spring
単位数 ／Credits	2.0
学年 ／Year	2,3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	児玉　真希
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
児玉　真希	英語学科／ENGLISH

授業の目的・内容 ／Course Objectives	This thematic reading course explores the writings of Robin Wall Kimmerer and other Native Women thinker. Kimmerer is a scientist, professor, and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. In class, we will explore and discuss her ideas on nature, the environment, science, and human society through group work and discussion. The first course objective is to gain a deeper understanding of ideas that are often regarded as outside the mainstream and to examine how they critically engage with the society in which they live. The second course objective is to acquire knowledge of the sources of their ideas and opinions, paying close attention to the historical context. The third course objective is to foster a strategic approach to understanding texts you would not otherwise read.
授業の形式・方法と履修上の注意 ／Teaching method and Attention the course	This class will use English as our main language. Students are expected to read about 20 pages of text every week and come to class prepared to take the weekly quiz. During class, students will take a comprehension and vocabulary quiz, followed by class discussions and group work. Students will receive feedback on their quizzes with a follow-up explanation during class time.
使用言語 ／Language used	英語のみ/English_only
採用している授業方法 ／Teaching methods used	ディスカッション・ディベート/Discussion・Debate 、 グループワーク/Groupwork
事前・事後学修の内容 ／Before After Study	Please refer to manaba for course materials and instructions. Students should come to class prepared to discuss and critically analyze the text in groups. The quizzes are based on comprehension as well as vocabulary. Close reading of the text is key to your success in this class.
テキスト1 ／Textbooks1	書籍名 ／Title Texts will be distributed on manaba 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	Weekly Quiz 100% Students will take 13 quizzes, each worth 20 points. Your lowest score will not count toward your grade. Your final grade will be based on a total of 240 points. Grading scale: AA 240-215, A 214-192, B 191-168, C 167-144, F lower than 143.
関連科目 ／Related Subjects
備考 ／Notes	Your attendance will be based on the quizzes that you take. There will be opportunities to earn bonus points throughout the semester if you think you need them.
到達目標 ／Learning Goal	分野の専門性をもった英文マテリアル（資料）を講読、読解できるようにする。
DPとの関連 ／Relation to DP	【24カリ】---------- ◎:国際教養と社会的責任 ○:英語の運用能力 ○:グローバル社会に関する専門知識 ○:メディア・コミュニケーションに関する専門知識 ○:文学・文化・歴史に関する専門知識 ○:言語に関する専門知識 ○:系統的知識と表現力

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	Introduction	Going over the syllabus and expectations for this course	Read and complete the assignments for next class
2	Skywoman Falling	Discussion of the origin story	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
3	Learning the Grammar of Animacy	Discussion of the Language and Plants	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
4	Maple Sugar Moon	Discussion of Maple Nation	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
5	A Mother's Work	Discussion of motherhood	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
6	The Three Sisters	Discussion of Native gardening style	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
7	Maple Nation: A Citizenship Guide	Discussion of citizenship	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
8	The Honorable Harvest Part I	Discussion of harvesting	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
9	The Honorable Harvest Part 2	Discussion of making contributions	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
10	People of Corn, People of Light	Discussion of gifts	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
11	The Serviceberrry Part 1	Discussion of the mutual flourishing	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
12	The Serviceberrry Part 2	Discussion of social democracy	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
13	The Serviceberrry Part 3	Discussion of economic system	Prepare for a quiz and discussion
14	The Serviceberry Wrap Up	Discussion of future	Prepare for a quiz and discussion