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講義概要/Course description
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This seminar-style course will focus on the interpretation and analysis of texts from a variety of genres and modes of writing in English on specific subjects related to Japan. Students will be introduced to different aspects of Japan’s political, cultural and literary history by reading and discussing articles from newspapers, journals and academic sources in Anglophone contexts. Through intensive reading, this course will push the students into developing reading comprehension of different texts by providing skills, strategies and cognitive experiences. In addition, writing, such as paraphrasing and summarizing will be introduced to develop critical thinking as well as to increase reading fluency and accuracy, thus, helping build interpreting skills through “meta-textual” translation and interpretation.
Special emphasis will be given to building, developing and mastering TOEIC listening and reading skills through extensively working with related practice activities. Accommodations in the syllabus will be provided in accordance to the students' level of English proficiency.
【定員1クラス20人・レベル別の3クラス開講・選考方式】
本科目はレベル別に３クラス開講し、クラス分けの選考を行います。
■クラス配置：
Aクラス：金曜２時限（初級）
Bクラス：木曜２時限（中級）
Cクラス：木曜３時限（上級）
履修を希望する方は前期の4月7日（木）までにvstoilova@sccs.aoyama.ac.jp宛へ希望する旨お送りください。またメール本文には下記の４項目を記述してください。
１．希望するクラスを第１希望から第３希望まで、下記のように記述してください（＊参照）。
・第１希望：Ｃ
・第２希望：Ｂ（なければ空欄）
２．履修希望期間（通年の場合は[前期・後期]、前期のみの場合は［前期］、後期のみの場合は［後期］）
３．学年
４．学生番号
TOEICの成績と二年次クラスは教務課からいただいたデータに基づいて考慮します。
希望クラス、TOEICのスコアと二年次クラスを基にして決定し、前期の4月12日（月）17:00までに登録しますので、各自、履修登録ログインより結果を確認し、第二週目の授業より出席してください。
履修希望を出しても履修登録をしなければ取り消し扱いとなり履修できなくなるので注意してください。
なお、前期の第一週目の授業は履修生のスクリーニング及びオンラインシステムのテスティングとガイダンスに当て、オンデマンド型の授業となります。
※「英語による日本研究Ⅰ（前期）」と「英語による日本研究Ⅱ（後期）」の間には履修順序はありません。どちらか１科目を履修する事も可能です。いずれの科目を履修希望の場合も忘れずに教師にその旨をお伝え下さい。
※後期分も前期履修登録時に登録してください。特別の事情があると認められる場合を除き、後期履修登録期間に追加履修登録することはできません。
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２［Ｂ］
３［Ａ］
なら、「成績としては上級ですが、どのクラスでもいいから取りたい」という意味になりますし、
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２［ ］（空欄）
３［ ］（空欄）
なら「初級のみ希望します。中級、上級しか空いてないなら取りません」になります。
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達成目標/Course objectives
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1. to engage critically with a wide range of texts, documentary movies and current political, economic and cultural events
2. to help build stronger critical reading and writing skills
3. to approach the readings and discussions with an analytical and critical frame of mind
4. to develop cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
5. to develop TOEIC listening and reading skills
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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Class space is limited to about 20 students. There will be three different classes according to the English level of each student. Annual sign-up is held in the beginning of April. Contact the instructor by email (vstoilova@sccs.aoyama.ac.jp) until the 8th of April in order to be assessed and enrolled in a respective class. Since the classes will be divided according to the students’ level of English proficiency, and there is a possibility of switching to online instruction due to Covid-19, some scheduling accommodations on the course syllabus will be carefully thought-out and provided for adequate containment.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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Pre-Introductory Session
後期初回対面
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2
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Introductory Session:
Introduction and Orientation, Prerequisite and Grading, Sources, Approaches, Themes of the class etc.
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3
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (1):
Text: The course text material will be based on a selected article, which will cover current issues in Japanese media. |
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4
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (2):
Text: Close Reading of the selected article
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5
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (3):
Text: Close Reading of the selected article |
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (4):
Text: Close Reading of the selected article |
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (5):
Text: The course text material will be based on a selected article, which will cover current issues in Japanese culture and arts.
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8
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Visit to a Museum (depending on the situation, the visit might be held online or a reading related to the field of art institutions in the current pandemic situation will be provided).
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9
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Culture and Arts (1)
Text: Course text will be based on a selected article, which will cover current issues in Japanese culture and arts.
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Culture and Arts (2)
Text: Course text will be based on a selected article, which will cover current issues in Japanese culture and arts. |
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Culture and Arts (3)
Text: Close Reading (continued)
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Politics and Economics (1)
Text: Course text will be based on a selected article, which will cover current issues in Japanese politics and economics.
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13
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Politics and Economics (2)
Text: Close Reading (continued)
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14
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Politics and Economics (3)
Text: Close Reading (continued)
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Review & Wrap-Up
Video/Film
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Read the assigned paragraphs from the distributed handouts. Review the assigned TOEIC practice assignments. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the assigned paragraphs and prepare for close reading and classroom discussion. Review TOEIC vocabulary. |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesInteractive lectures on the reading assignments and seminar-style class discussions, documentaries and movies.
Note:
この授業は対面授業（普通型）で行う。
オンライン授業（ZOOM使用）を実施する場合、Course Powerにて適宜指示する。
※後期の第一回目の授業は対面にて実施する。
This class will be conducted as a face-to-face class (traditional physical type).
If classes should be switched to online educational mode of teaching, please refer to Course Power for relevant instructions on how to log on ZOOM online classes. The first class of the fall semester will be conducted as a F2F class.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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100%
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The course will be based mostly on reading and discussions about selected texts. Assignments will include class discussions, short responses to readings, weekly assignments and a final paper. Requirements include collaborative thinking and close reading as well as short summary papers of articles, occasional translation assignments and orthographic text dictations on assigned audios/videos. Proper preparation and consistent attendance are essential. Depending on the class size and the level of English proficiency of the students, evaluation criteria may be subject to minor changes in order to accommodate diversity in instructional methods.
Class discussion: 40% (includes participation and class contribution)
Weekly reading TOEIC assignments: 20%
Final Paper: 40%
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課題（試験やレポート等）に対するフィードバックの方法/Feedback methods for assignments (exams, reports, etc.)
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Feedback on the weekly TOEIC assignments (explanation in class, correcting and returning the assignments); feedback and assessment of final report.
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教科書/Textbooks
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Significant sections of the readings assigned throughout the course of the semester will be provided in handouts, and additional bibliography will be introduced according to how the class progresses.
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参考書/Reference books
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Additional bibliography and a list for further reading will be introduced and handouts provided in accordance with the course progress.
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メッセージ/Message
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At the beginning of the semester, reading will be especially difficult, as many vocabulary and grammatical elements as well as essential terms from the historical and cultural vocabulary of Japan have yet to be introduced. Please note that the class calendar is subject to change; the instructor reserves the right to alter readings as class progress dictates. Those who want to achieve a more thorougher understanding of texts written in English and a broader grounding in Japanese studies are strongly encouraged to continue with Japanese Studies (in English)Ⅱ. The extensive vocabulary and grammar notes we will deal with in class subsequently will make it easy to proceed with reading and listening comprehension practice.
Level of English proficiency notwithstanding, all students are welcome, and I am committed to doing whatever it takes to help you be successful in this course.
Please note that the class calendar is subject to change depending on class size and English level; I reserve the right to alter readings as class progress dictates.
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その他/Others
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This syllabus outlines the basic framework for the course. It is subject to change as we proceed throughout the semester. In addition to what is listed here, I will be assigning relevant reading assignments as well as TOEIC drills. We will also be regularly discussing current events and news coverage as well as exploring analytical and research techniques that suit the needs of the class moving forward. If there is another topic or skill you would like to work on in class at any point, please let me know. I will do my best to accommodate your requests.
Your final grade for this course will reflect not only the quality of the work you produce, but also the quality of your participation in the collaborative activities of intensive and extensive reading; thus, your responses to the texts, your participation in class discussions, and your level of effort will all contribute to your final grade.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Japanese Studies
English Language
Critical Thinking
Close Reading
TOEIC
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