CULTURES OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD 2【EFｸﾞﾙ-ﾌﾟ】*

概要

This course introduces students to the cultures and societies of the English-speaking world from a historical and geopolitical perspective. The first part of the course will focus on the globalization of English in relation to the history of British colonialism and the development of postcolonial nations (including the United States, India, Nigeria, and South Africa). The second part of the course focuses on American culture and values, particularly contemporary issues related to political conflict, class, gender, and race in the United States. The key themes in each module will be examined using a wide range of materials, including newspaper and magazine articles, academic essays and opinion pieces, film and television clips, and different types of fictional and historical texts. An active learning approach will be employed (combined with short introductory lectures), with an emphasis on classroom activities such as group discussion and debate, collaborative worksheets, and both critical and creative writing exercises. * Students wishing to retake this course are required to email the instructor before the first class.

目標

1. To broaden your knowledge of the history, culture, and communities of different English-speaking countries in relation to key contemporary social and political issues. 2. To enhance your understanding of various contemporary English-speaking cultures and societies by introducing and exploring the historical background and context relevant to each module (with a focus on popular culture, globalization, and the spread of the English language). 3. To increase your awareness of the historical connections between the colonial expansion and the development of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity across the English-speaking world. 4. To further develop your critical thinking skills and provide opportunities to improve your academic writing, discussion, and collaboration abilities by engaging with a wide range of course materials. 5. To strengthen your listening, speaking, and presentation skills, with a focus on further developing your ability to express your ideas and opinions in English.

授業外の学習

General Overview -> Complete the readings and discussion preview activities assigned for each class. Plan and prepare for group presentations. Complete homework assignments, including critical, reflective, and creative writing exercises, group discussion preparations, and Moodle discussion forum tasks (further details will be provided by the instructor). Detailed Instructions -> The weekly class preparation and review activities described above will typically be structured as follows: 1. Class Preparation: Complete the readings and discussion preview activities assigned for each class (based on worksheet instructions; approx. 25-35 minutes per session). 2. Class Review and Homework: Complete homework assignments, including critical and reflective writing exercises (reaction papers), independent research and self-review related to the class topics, and Moodle forum discussion tasks (based on Moodle instructions; approx. 20-25 minutes per session, divided between homework tasks and review or assignment preparation activities, depending on the class schedule). Where necessary, further details will be provided by the instructor (e.g., regarding the expected time outside of class required for assignment-related work).

所要時間: 45-60 minutes