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The first class will be face-to-face in the assigned classroom. Please note that all subsequent classes will be face-to-face as well for the semester. Also, it is important to check COURSEPOWER each week for your assignments and learning material prior to each class.
FIRST CLASS LECTURE will be based on Asian Americans, and how are they? How diverse is the Asian American population in America in contemporary society today? |
事前学習/Preparation |
Class discussion on notable Asian Americans in Society and their contributions. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on the Asian American Identity |
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What is the American Dream and other family stories? Let us talk about this today.
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事前学習/Preparation |
Family values and social values in society. Let us discuss together. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on Family values, and the American dream |
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Who was one of the first Japanese immigrants during the early part of the Meiji period? Let us talk about his legacy and what contributions he made to American society in the state of California. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion on Japanese legacy in California, and what that means for us today. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on Japanese legacy and what your opinions are on moving to another country permanently. |
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The influence of Japanese culture in American and how we can express ourselves through the Japanese TANKA POETRY. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Creating your own tanka poetry and powerpoint slides. |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on presenting your tanka poetry in class next week. |
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The Symbolic meaning of being American and the ideals of good citizenry |
事前学習/Preparation |
Tanka Poetry Presentations |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Self-evaluation of presentation |
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Japanese American Internment Camp Stories during and after the war, and how the younger Japanese Americans helped their families with courage and conviction. How each generation advances through the American system |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion on the dedicated family values of Japanese American families |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on Japanese Family Stories |
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Midterm examination on the computer. The students will be allowed to bring notes to class. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Class time will be allocated to the midterm examination |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Self-evaluation of your current work progress |
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The Immigration Stories of people from diverse backgrounds and learning to become Americans |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion and review of multiple Immigration stories |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment and Review of Immigration stories |
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Bilingual Education in America today, and how language studies have changed over the years |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion on bilingual education in America as well as other countries |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on comparative analysis of language studies in other countries |
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What does it mean to be bicultural and/or bilingual? Brain science tells us that learning two languages can maintain a healthy outlook on life. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion on brain science and the Impact of learning two languages |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on biculturalism and bilingualism, and its benefits in contempoary society |
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The politics of life, and how it affects us in America and its great diversity of viewpoints. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Discussion on the importance of voting, and asserting your rights as Americans |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Assignment on your opinion about human rights and the politics in America |
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Review of making effective presentation talking points |
事前学習/Preparation |
Class presentations |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Self-evaluation and group evaluation |
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Topical Points and brief summaries will be discussed |
事前学習/Preparation |
Class Presentations |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Self-evaluation and group evaluation |
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授業計画/Class |
Review for the upcoming final examination |
事前学習/Preparation |
Consulting with students with the finalization of class work and projects |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Preparation for final examination |
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Final Examination will be taken on the computer. The students will be allowed to bring their notes to class. |
事前学習/Preparation |
Finalizing all student work today |
事後学習/Reviewing |
Completion of Coursework |
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