特別実習(英語文化論A)

授業コード 受講区分 学科 授業期間 履修年次 単位 担当者
142152 (2) 比較文化学科 前期 2 2 David J.Zmijewski

授業の主題(テーマ)
The American Experience

授業の目標(講義概要)
This is the first semester of a two-semester course introducing the students to American Studies. The course will be divided into thematic clusters which center around the building of the nation and the major changes that occurred in the process.

授業計画
Curriculum
Week 1-2 The New World: Its Meaning and Need
Week 3 Peopling America
Week 4-5 Slavery: America's Boom and Bane
Week 6 The Formation of American Democracy
Week 7-8 American Democracy as seen through the eyes of Europeans. Alexis de Tocqueville
Week 9-10 American Growth: Westward Migration
Week 11-12 Civil War and the Saving of the Union
Week 13-14 The American Dream: Changes in Cultural Expectations

評価方法
Regular attendance, completion of all homework, and active participation are required to receive a passing grade in this course. In addition, an end-of-semester report or test will contribute to the students' evaluation.

テキスト
No Text. Handouts will be provided by the instructor.

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