科目ナンバー

EC-EN1-28aX

履修条件・関連科目等

This course is for highly motivated students who are able to read academic texts in English and conduct discussions in English about a wide range of topics. This course includes a lot of group discussion and group projects so students must be willing and able to actively communicate in every class.

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

＜学位授与方針と当該授業科目の関連＞
この科目は、問題解決力（外国語とコミュニケーションの能力及びコンピューターを利用した統計・情報処理と分析の能力を用いて、科学技術及び社会の急速な変化に対応しながら、さまざまな問題を解決することができる）の修得に関わる科目です。
＜概要＞
The topic of this course is Japanese manga in the age of globalization. Using a collaborative approach, this course will encourage critical thinking, group discussion, and production of creative, multimodal texts. For homework, students will read a short academic text in English and answer comprehension questions every week. All homework questions are designed to prepare students for active participation in class discussions. On certain weeks, homework will also include video lectures prepared by the instructor. Most of the class time will be devoted to active student interaction in English and the completion of group projects.

科目目的

To give students the chance to read and talk about important topics
To give them opportunities to make group presentations
To help them to write clearly

到達目標

To help students get to the point where they can discuss serious topics skillfully
To help them to feel comfortable when making presentations
To allow them to read relatively difficult passages with a minimum of difficulty
To help them to express complex ideas and opinions in writing

授業計画と内容

Week 1 Explanation of the Syllabus
Overview of class activities
Speaking exercise: Self-Introductions
Practice weekly class activities: group table reads and vocabulary investigation
Set up Google Classroom
Homework: Record and submit your self-introduction on Google Classroom
Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 5-6 of the textbook)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class

Week 2 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 6-7)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class

Week 3 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 7-10)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class

Week 4 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Introduction to Project 1: Making a post for Instagram or X
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 1
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Spaced Repetition” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class). Set up a system for studying vocabulary for the rest of the year

Week 5 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 1
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Internet Memes” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class).

Week 6 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 1
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 10-12)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 7 Mid-Term Presentation
Give Project 1 Presentations in class
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 12-17)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 8 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Introduction to Project 2: Making a video for a social media platform such as YouTube
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 18-20)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 9 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 21-22)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 10 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Tsutsui Chapter 1” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class).

Week 11 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 23-25)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 12 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 25-27)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class


Week 13 Group work
Check homework
Guided discussion
Conduct a table read, investigate vocabulary, create multimodal materials for Project 2
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Tsutsui Chapter 2” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class).

Week 14 Final Presentation
In-class viewing and peer evaluation of Project 2 Video Presentations
Submission of independent learning records (vocabulary study)

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／授業終了後の課題提出

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

This class requires weekly reading of the textbook and extra research. Students will set up systems for learning vocabulary and investigating English grammar independently and will keep records of their progress throughout the semester. Attention to detail, ability to keep records carefully, and commitment to independent learning are basic expectations for enrollment in this course.

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１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２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）

中間試験: There will be two group projects during the semester. They will be prepared entirely during the class meetings (not as homework). Students will contribute to the group work and write a reflection on the project.
期末試験: Students will be instructed in methods for vocabulary study. They will set up a system to track their progress during the semester and turn in their records on the last day of class.
レポート: Students will read from the required textbook and answer comprehension questions or watch a video lecture and answer comprehension questions as homework every week.
平常点: Students will actively participate in class by explaining their ideas about the course content and asking other students questions. Students will contribute to the group projects.

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）

As this is (basically) a paperless classroom, assignments will be collected, evaluated, and returned using online tools.

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／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

Each class will consist of some combination of the following: 1) discussions about the homework materials, 2) discussions about creativity and technology, 3) group work related to the goals of the course, and 4) presentations of original, creative, student-produced social media content*.

*Student-produced social media content is strictly for in-class use and will NOT be posted on the Internet or in any public forum.

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）

Details about the class activities will be posted each week on Manaba.
In principle, assignments will be collected and evaluated on Google Classroom.
毎回授業の内容、課題の詳細はManabaに投稿します。
原則として課題はGoogle Classroom上で回収・評価します。

実務経験のある教員による授業

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【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

Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization
William M. Tsutsui, Association for Asian Studies, Inc.
ISBN-13: ‎ 9780924304620

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