科目ナンバー

PS-BS1-0002

履修条件・関連科目等

No prerequisites. A high level of English is not required: If a student, using a dictionary, can understand most of what is written in this syllabus (especially in "Course Description" and "Course Objectives"), they are welcome to take the course.

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

In this course students will study the concept of "nature" as it has evolved in Western culture over the past several millennia. Beginning with the classical Greek philosophers, the student will track the idea of nature both in the sense of environment ("the natural world") and in the human sense ("human nature"). The student will study how these ideas are central to religion, astronomy, politics, human psychology, and the modern environmental movement.

科目目的

By the end of the course, students will understand the many different cultural and historical meanings attached to the word "nature" in the English speaking world.

This will deepen their understanding of both the modern world and the historical origins of the modern world, and aid them in navigating the complicated world of contemporary politics, ethics, law, and culture.

到達目標

In class, students will have extensive practice in discussion and debate. In each class, the teacher will introduce new concepts and information, demonstrating how that new material connects to the content of earlier classes. Students will then take part in group discussions of the material.

Each student will, during the semester, work towards writing a research essay of approximately 1000 words. In this essay, students must formulate a topic that explores one aspect of the different concepts of "nature" as discussed in class. For example: "politics and nature," or "psychology and human nature," or "nature and religion."

授業計画と内容

Week 1 Introduction and course outline
Week 2 Classical theories of nature
Week 3 Nature in the Middle Ages
Week 4 Bestiaries and anthropomorphism
Week 5 Nature and religion
Week 6 Nature and astronomy
Week 7 Nature in the Renaissance
Week 8 Fear of nature
Week 9 Nature and psychology
Week 10 The environmental movement
Week 11 The unnatural
Week 12 Essay writing workshop
Week 13 Student peer review (group discussions)
Week 14 Student peer review (group discussions)

The schedule may alter to suit the needs of the class.

授業時間外の学修の内容

その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Students are expected to spend between 60 to 90 minutes per week in independent study. Essay writing may require additional time.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり４時間の学修を基本とします。
毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり８時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

There is no minimum required attendance, however students who miss classes (with no good excuse) or are persistently late for class will have points deducted from their final grade.

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／ディスカッション、ディベート

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

授業におけるICTの活用方法

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

Use of online databases.

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

There are no required textbooks: readings will be provided by the instructor. Students should bring their own bilingual dictionary (electronic or print).

その他特記事項

「募集・選考方法（課題レポート、面接試験の内容、合否の判定方法）」
特にありません。

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