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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 with the students' level of English proficiency and the class enrollment.
【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4月6日（木）15:00時までに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の成績と英語二年次クラスについて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、合格者は4月12日（水）中までに登録しますので、各自4月13日（木）以降、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。
履修希望をメールしていても合格し履修登録されていなければ不合格であり履修できなくなるので注意してください。
なお、前期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。
後期は第1週目から対面で行います。
※「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。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, documentaries and current political, economic and cultural events
2. to develop stronger critical reading and writing skills
3. to approach the readings and discussions with an analytical and critical mindset
4. to develop cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity
5. to develop TOEIC listening and reading skills
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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)
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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)
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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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Classes are limited to approximately 20 students. There will be three different classes according to each student's level of English. Enrollment takes place at the beginning of April each year. Contact the teacher by email (vstoilova@sccs.aoyama.ac.jp) by 15:00 on the 6th of April to be assessed and placed in the appropriate class. As the classes will be divided according to the students' level of English and there is a possibility of switching to online teaching due to Covid-19, some scheduling adjustments in the course syllabus will be carefully considered and provided for.
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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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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 text material for the course is based on a selected article dealing with current issues in the Japanese media. |
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Concepts of Japan, Japanese Culture and the Japanese (2):
Text: Close Reading of the selected article
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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 may take place online or a reading related to the field of art institutions in the current pandemic situation will be provided). |
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Culture and Arts (1)
Text: The course text will be based on a selected article dealing with current issues in Japanese culture and art. |
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Culture and Arts (2)
Text: The course text will be based on a selected article dealing with current issues in Japanese culture and art. |
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Culture and Arts (3)
Text: Close Reading (continued)
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Politics and Economics (1)
Text: The course text will be based on a selected article covering 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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15
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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 questions. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Read the assigned paragraphs and prepare for close reading and class 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 readings and seminar-style class discussions, documentaries and films.
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。
※前期第一回はオンライン授業（オンデマンド型）にての実施。後期第一回は対面にての実施。
This course will be delivered as a traditional face-to-face class.
If the class is to be moved to an online teaching mode, please refer to Course Power for instructions on how to enroll for ZOOM online classes.
The first class of the spring semester will be delivered as an asynchronous online class (on-demand type). The first class of the fall semester will be delivered as a traditional face-to-face 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 primarily on reading and discussion of 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 summaries of articles, occasional translation tasks and orthographic dictation of assigned audio/video texts. Good preparation and consistent attendance are essential. Depending on the size of the class and the level of English of the students, the assessment criteria may be slightly modified to accommodate a variety of teaching methods.
Class Discussion: 40% (includes participation and class contribution)
Weekly reading TOEIC tasks: 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 weekly TOEIC tasks (explanation in class, correction and return of tasks); feedback and assessment on final report.
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教科書/Textbooks
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Essential parts of the readings assigned throughout the semester will be made available in handouts, and additional bibliography will be introduced as the course progresses.
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参考書/Reference books
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Additional bibliography and further reading list will be introduced and handouts provided as the course progresses.
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メッセージ/Message
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At the beginning of the semester, reading will be particularly difficult as many vocabulary and grammatical elements, as well as key terms from the historical and cultural vocabulary of Japan, have yet to be introduced. Please note that the course schedule is subject to change; the teacher reserves the right to alter the readings according to the progress of the course. Students who wish to gain a deeper 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 that we will cover in class will make it easy to continue with reading and listening comprehension practice.
Whatever your level of English, all students are welcome and I am committed to doing whatever is necessary to help you succeed in this course.
Please note that the timetable is subject to change depending on class size and English level, and I reserve the right to alter the readings as the class progresses.
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その他/Others
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This syllabus outlines the basic structure of the course. It is subject to change as we progress through the semester. In addition to what is listed here, I will be assigning relevant reading assignments as well as TOEIC practice. We will also be discussing current events and news coverage on a regular basis, as well as exploring analytical and research techniques that meet the needs of the class as we move forward. If at any time you have a different topic or skill you would like to work on in class, 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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