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科目名 Topic Studies II - A  World Culture Studies
担当教員 SANDERSON､ Robert
授業の目的、または到達目標 To increase awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures throughout the world.
授業の概要 This course is an examination of world cultures from a number of perspectives, including foods, communication styles, environmental influences on cultural development, and other topics. Also considered will be the issues of cultural diffusion (the movement of things and ideas from one culture to another), acculturation (when new traits replace traditional cultural patterns), and transculturation (when individuals move to a new culture and assimilate into the new culture). The course will look at how the forces at work within a society, contact between societies, and environmental change all contribute to the process of cultural change.
科目群/ベンチマーク Int.
授業の形態 Students will discuss and otherwise respond to a wide variety of cultural groups as presented in selected readings, video clips, lectures, and other materials. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, quizzes, and presentations. A 5+ page research paper will be assigned.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction and revised syllabus. What is "Culture"? Brainstorming topics
  • TBA (To be announced, including readings, preparation for discussion each week, etc.)
2
  • Regional, staple, and traditional foods
  • TBA
3
  • Communication styles across cultures
  • TBA
4
  • Environmental influences on culture
  • TBA
5
  • Significant cultural rituals, challenges, and transitions
  • TBA
6
  • Shared values and significant cultural products
  • TBA
7
  • Historical perspectives on culture
  • TBA
8
  • Leisure activities across cultures
  • TBA
9
  • Local jobs and careers
  • TBA
10
  • Celebrations and festivals, Research topics due
  • TBA
11
  • Creating new cultural traditions
  • TBA
12
  • Presentations, Outlines due, APA style review
  • TBA
13
  • Presentations, Peer review of writing samples
  • TBA
14
  • Presentations, Peer review of writing samples
  • TBA
15
  • Final papers due. Course closure and reflection
準備学習 Assigned readings, response exercises, journaling, and research for presentation and 5-page paper.
教科書 National Geographic and other materials. Exact text TBA.
成績評価方法・基準 Course work: 60% (includes required presentation-10%, quizzes, etc.); Research paper: 40% (Includes 5% for outline, preliminary work, introduction; 10% draft; 25% final paper)
備考 A detailed syllabus will be provided in the first class.

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