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科目名 Theme Studies II  Role of the Family in the 21st Century
担当教員 Wanduragala，Chan
授業の目的、または到達目標 To explore a range of social and cultural issues related to the role of the family in the 21st Century, through extended reading and class discussion.
Learning goals:
* can articulate the role of the family
* can describe the challenges faced to families and family structures by shifting values
* can read extensively reading and show understanding through discussion and writing
* can conduct research on a topic related to the main theme
* can present research findings as an academic paper and class presentation
授業の概要 In this course, students will study the role of the family in the 21st Century, its changes and the challenges it faces along with shifts in values, lifestyles and other socioeconomic factors. The course aims to develop students’ proficiency in reading and writing while developing an firm understanding of the social issues surrounding the family. Additionally, students will conduct research and present the results in writing and as a class presentation.
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授業の形態 Class group discussion. Presentation of research findings.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction: The Changing Family
  • Reading assignment
2
  • Are Japanese Families in Crisis?
  • Reading assignment
3
  • Families in Postwar Japan
  • Reading assignment
4
  • Families in Postwar Japan
  • Reading assignment
5
  • Children
  • Reading assignment
6
  • The Working Woman
  • Reading assignment
7
  • Life Choices for Women and Men
  • Reading assignment
8
  • Life Choices for Women and Men
  • Reading assignment
9
  • 21st Century Blues
  • Reading assignment
10
  • Fatherhood
  • Reading assignment
11
  • Single Mother Families
  • Reading assignment
12
  • The Divorce Debate
  • Reading assignment
13
  • The Declining Birthrate
  • Reading assignment
14
  • Conclusion: Families as Models of Diversity
  • Reading assignment
15
  • Student Presentations
準備学習 A reading assignment will be given for homework to enable students to participate actively in group discussions. Students will also conduct research, write a five-page academic paper and make a presentation on their findings.
教科書 White, M. I. (2002). Perfectly Japanese: Making Families in an Era of Upheaval. London: University of California Press.
参考文献 Website and supplementary articles provided by the instructor
成績評価方法・基準 Class work 50% (class participation, and homework).
Research Paper 40% (Outline 5%, Rough Draft 10%, Final Draft 25%),
Final Presentation 10%
備考 A detailed syllabus will be provided the first class.

時間割

担当教員 開講学期 開講曜日 開講時限 履修クラス 単位数
Wanduragala, Chan 秋学期 水曜日 ３時限 A4 2