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科目名 Topic Studies 2  Traditions and Popular Expressions
担当教員 藤本　裕子
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand how traditions are created and popularized and recognize how popular traditions are, in reality, created through a combination of universal archetypes, migrating cultures, inspired beliefs, and business judgments.
Learning goals:
*can understand the historical source, Christian influence and popular/business expression of Western holidays
*can compare and explain the differences between Western and Japanese representations of holidays
*can highlight the ongoing debate between traditional and popular/business expression of holidays
*can share their research into holidays and explain their historical and popular culture aspects
授業の概要 This course will examine holidays, beginning with their mythological inceptions, to their accepted religious framing and their popular cultural expression in Western countries as well as Japan. Issues of migration, diffusion, and cultural borrowing as they impact on the changes in "tradition" will be considered. The role of business in furthering and popularizing modern traditions will be considered.
科目群/ベンチマーク ptInt
授業の形態 Brief lectures, group work, discussions, group presentations, quizzes, etc.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction to the course
  • TBA
2
  • Federal Holidays: New Year's Day
  • TBA
3
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • TBA
4
  • President's Day
  • TBA
5
  • Memorial Day/Independence Day
  • Research Paper Outline due
6
  • Labor Day/Columbus Day/Veterans Day
  • TBA
7
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • TBA
8
  • Christmas
  • TBA
9
  • Celebrations: Chinese New Year's Day/Valentine's Day
  • Research Paper Rough Draft due
10
  • Native American Pow-Wows/Airbor Day and Earth Day
  • TBA
11
  • Presentation preparations (grouping, discussions, etc.)
  • TBA
12
  • Mother's Day and Father's Day/Flag Day
  • TBA
13
  • Juneteenth/Halloween
  • TBA
14
  • Recoginition Months
  • Finalized Research Paper due
15
  • Presentation on Paper Topic
  • TBA
準備学習 Reading, writing, research, preparation for quiz & discussion
教科書 To be informed in class.
参考文献 Santino, Jack. 1995. All Around the Year: Holidays and Celebrations in American Life. Champaign: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0-252-06516-6
Several resource books will be in the library
成績評価方法・基準 1.Class work – 60% (includes in-class work, homework, presentations, quizzes, discussions)
2.Reflection papers (2 or more) & Research Paper (3+ pages & references) – 40% [includes early stages (outline, introduction, preparation, first draft) & final paper; 2 or more reflection papers to develop understanding of the topic).
関連リンク http://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/celebrate-holidays-usa
備考 1. Two-page Summary of Research Presentation & References should be submitted individually by each student on the presentation day.
2. Submission of the reflection papers (of at least 2 pages in total) and 2-page summary of presentation along with a references page is required for the students to pass the course.

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
藤本　裕子 秋学期 金曜日 ２時限 PInt-3 2