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科目名 Topic Studies 2  Introduction to American Literature
担当教員 平野　真理子
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand the history of American Literature and explore how the works and the American society are related.
Learning Goals:
*can understand the history of American Literature
*can chronologically explain the main works
*can research an area of interest in American Literature
授業の概要 This course aims that students will understand the history of American Literature. The course will cover from the era of "The New World" to American Nonfiction in 20th century. The course will examine how American Literature was formed and developed. Students will learn how American society and the literature are connected through reading. Students will read widely and gain experience in discussing thematic content, character analysis, cultural context and questions of the social roles of the text. The focus of the discussions will be on how reading and　literacy changes our lives and the lives of people in our society.
科目群/ベンチマーク pt Int
授業の形態 Presentation and discussion by students with the teacher's advice and assistance
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction
  • TBA
2
  • The New World: Before America
  • TBA
3
  • Three New Worlds: The South, The North, The Middle
  • TBA
4
  • The Puritans: New Way of Life, Old Way of Living
  • TBA
5
  • The American Revolution: A War of Words
  • Research Paper Outline due
6
  • The First American: Benjamin Franklin
  • TBA
7
  • The Country Grows: A National Literature
  • TBA
8
  • Review & Mid Term Quiz
  • Reflection Paper 1
9
  • Edgar Allan Poe: New Forms of Literature
  • Rough Draft due
10
  • The Flowering of New England: New Directions
  • TBA
11
  • Emily Dickinson: A Separate World
  • TBA
12
  • America Grows: Mentally and Physically
  • TBA
13
  • Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Faulkner: Three American Giants
  • TBA
14
  • Review & Final Quiz
  • Reflection Paper 2
15
  • Final Presentation
  • Finalized Research Paper due
準備学習 Students are required to do the reading assignment of at least 4-5 pages of the text book (or any other additional reading materials distributed) every week, and make preparations for the assigned presentations as deemed necessary. A research paper of at least 3 pages + references on a relevant topic of student's choice is assigned as well.
教科書 P. Timothy Ervin, "A Japanese Collegiate Guide to America and American Literature" (Nan'un-do)
参考文献 Paul S. Boyer, "American History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)" (Oxford Univ Press)
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).
備考 Submission of the reflection papers (of at least 2 pages in total) and Research Paper (3+ pages & references including early stages of works; outline, introduction, preparation, first draft) is required for the students to pass the course.

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