講義内容詳細：Ｉｓｓｕｅｓ ｉｎ Ｃｏｎｔｅｍｐｏｒａｒｙ Ａｍｅｒｉｃａｎ Ｓｏｃｉｅｔｙ［英語講義］

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年度/Academic Year 2024
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) Ｉｓｓｕｅｓ ｉｎ Ｃｏｎｔｅｍｐｏｒａｒｙ Ａｍｅｒｉｃａｎ Ｓｏｃｉｅｔｙ［英語講義］
英文科目名/Course Title (English) Issues in Contemporary American Society[in English]
学期/Semester 後期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) FUKUDA,Suzy E.
英文氏名/Instructor (English) FUKUDA, Suzy E.

講義概要/Course description
“Issues in Contemporary American Society” is a course that will provide a comprehensive introduction to some of the most highly divisive issues in America today such as capital punishment, gun control, abortion, substance abuse, and immigration. Such issues have not only created strong differences of opinion among Americans, they have affected politics, the society as a whole, individuals on a personal level, and many other areas of life that people feel strongly about. As a result, there are often no clear answers because people’s feelings and personal beliefs are often strongly involved. Nevertheless, in this course their treatment will be -as far as possible- fair and balanced. 

(This course will be taught completely in English)

「現代アメリカ社会の問題」では、死刑制度、銃規制、妊娠中絶、薬物乱用、移民といった今日のアメリカ社会において大きく意見が対立する諸問題に関する包括的な概論を紹介します。これらの諸問題は米国民の間で大きな意見の相違を生み出したのみならず、政治、社会全体、個人、そして日常生活のありとあらゆる場面に影響を与えています。その結果、人々の感情や信条にも強く関係しているため、これらの諸問題に対する明確な対処法を見いだせない状況になっています。本科目では、これらの諸問題に対して可能な限り中立でバランスのとれた立場を堅持します。

（この科目の講義はすべて英語で実施されます。）
達成目標/Course objectives
The aim of this course will be to provide students with a clear and well-rounded interpretation of each particular issue, avoiding prescription, so they will gain a deeper and critical understanding of how such issues continue to underpin and shape American society in the 21st century.

本科目の目的は、これらの諸問題の一つひとつの個別の問題について明解でバランスのとれた解釈を学生に提供することによって、学生たちがこれらの諸問題がどのように21世紀の米国社会を支えそして形成しているのかについてより深く批判的な理解を得ることである。
学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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
A score of TOEIC 600 or above (or the equivalent) is required for this course.
授業計画/Lecture plan
1
授業計画/Class Course Introduction (1st class will be online: on-demand)「初回のみオンライン（オンデマンド型）」
事前学習/Preparation Read through the course syllabus, in-class policies and the other handouts.
事後学習/Reviewing Review the course syllabus, class handouts, and new vocabulary.
2
授業計画/Class American Politics and Culture in the 21st Century (I)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing the pre-assigned readings.
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
3
授業計画/Class American Politics and Culture in the 21st Century (II)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing pre-assigned readings. 
Prepare for the weekly class presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
4
授業計画/Class Gun Control (I)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing the pre-assigned readings.

事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
5
授業計画/Class Gun Control (II)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing pre-assigned readings.
Prepare for the weekly class presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
6
授業計画/Class Abortion (I)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing the pre-assigned readings. 
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
7
授業計画/Class Abortion (II)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing pre-assigned readings. 
Prepare for the weekly class presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
8
授業計画/Class Capital Punishment (I)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing the pre-assigned readings. 
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
9
授業計画/Class Capital Punishment (II)
事前学習/Preparation Familiarize yourself with the selected issue by reviewing pre-assigned readings. 
Prepare for the weekly class presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Review vocabulary and further examine the issue discussed in class.
10
授業計画/Class Class Research Presentation Preparation
事前学習/Preparation Review the presentation handouts. Prepare for the class research presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Choose the topic of your class research presentation and begin your research.
11
授業計画/Class Class Research Presentations
事前学習/Preparation Review the presentation handouts. Prepare for the class research presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Evaluate your classmates' presentations.
12
授業計画/Class Class Research Presentations
事前学習/Preparation Review the presentation handouts. Prepare for the class research presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Evaluate your classmates' presentations.
13
授業計画/Class Class Research Presentations
事前学習/Preparation Review the presentation handouts. Prepare for the class research presentation.
事後学習/Reviewing Evaluate your classmates' presentations.
14
授業計画/Class Final Paper Preparation
事前学習/Preparation Review the final paper handouts. Prepare your final paper.
事後学習/Reviewing Revise your paper.
15
授業計画/Class Final Paper Submission
事前学習/Preparation Review the final paper handouts. Complete your final paper.
事後学習/Reviewing Reflect on the course and your final paper. 
授業方法/Method of instruction
区分/Type of Class 対面授業 / Classes in-person
実施形態/Class Method 通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notes*The course may be revised according to the number of students who enroll and student needs.
活用される授業方法/Teaching methods used
成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 平常点 In-class Points 60% Class Weekly Presentation: 10%
Class Research Presentation: 20%
Class Group Discussion: 10%
Class Participation: 20%
2 レポート Report 40% Final Paper: 40%
参考書/Reference books
 著者名
Author		タイトル
Title		出版社
Publisher		 
1 Singh, R. Contemporary American Politics and Society Sage Publications
2 Singh, R. American Government and Politics: A Concise Introduction Sage Publications
3 Newman, D. & B. Woolgar (Ed.) Pros and Cons Routledge
その他/Others
As noted above, in the first class of this course the precise details of how this course will be conducted will be explained.