Theory of Cross-cultural Society Ⅱ

Course Information

College	Tsuyama College	Year	2020
Course Title	Theory of Cross-cultural Society Ⅱ
Course Code	0112	Course Category	Specialized / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 2
Department	Department of Integrated Science and Technology Communication and Informations System Program	Student Grade	4th
Term	Second Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials	Textbooks :　Orwell, Animal Farm
Instructor	YAMAGUCHI Yumi

Course Objectives

Learning purposes : To develop the ability to think richly and cooperatively through words

Course Objectives :
1. to acquire knowledge about the artist and his or her work
2. to appreciate the work and understand the theme.
3. to be able to work in a group and make a presentation.

Rubric

	Excellent	Good	Acceptable	Not acceptable
Achievement 1	Acquire sufficient knowledge of the artist and his or her work.	Acquire knowledge of the writer and his or her work.	Acquire a minimum of knowledge about the artist and his or her work.	not acquire knowledge about the artist or his work.
Achievement 2	Views a work and fully understands the subject matter.	appreciate the work and understand the subject matter	appreciate the work and understand the subject matter at a minimum	Does not understand the subject matter of the work while viewing it.
Achievement 3	to work in groups and present well.	to work in groups and present	to work in groups and present at a minimum	not to work in groups and present

Teaching Method

Outline:

General or Specialized : Specialized

Field of learning : International communications Program

Required, Elective, etc. : Elective must complete subjects

Foundational academic disciplines : Humanities / Literature and Linguistics

Relationship with Educational Objectives :
(5) Attain a global perspective and understanding of social development"

Relationship with JABEE programs :
　The main goal of learning / education in this class is "(B) ..., B-2: ...", also "B-1", "B-3" and "D-3" are involved.

Course outline : Students will develop a rich perspective and way of thinking while interpreting and appreciating outstanding works of literature. This year's class will deal with Orwell's Animal Farm. We will experience a narrative yet pseudo-social structure and reflect on a microcosm of the world.

Style:

Course method : This is a second semester course. The class will consist of lectures and works, but also reading the works in turn, summarizing their contents, and presenting them. The students are required to summarize the problems and themes of the works.

Grade evaluation method : Assignments (25%), quizzes (25%), group presentations (30%), and peer evaluations (20%). There will be no regular exam.

Notice:

Precautions on the enrollment :
Students must take this class (no more than one-third of the required number of class hours missed) in order to complete the 4th year course.
　　　This is a "class that requires study outside of class hours". Classes are offered for 15 hours per credit, but 30 credit hours are required in addition to this. Follow the instructions of your instructor for these studies.

Course advice : Try to read and formulate your own opinions and ideas on a regular basis.

Foundational subjects : Japanese I (1st year), Japanese II (2nd), Japanese III (3rd)
Related subjects : Japanese Ⅳ (4th year)

Attendance advice : Entering the room after 20 minutes after the start of class will be treated as a missed lesson. Students should be able to develop an interest in films, plays, animation and manga as well as literature.

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Guidance / Author & Work	Get an overview of the class.
		2nd	Workshop 1	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		3rd	Workshop 2	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		4th	Workshop 3	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		5th	Workshop 4	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		6th	Workshop 5	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		7th	Workshop 6	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		8th	Workshop 7	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
	4th Quarter
		9th	Workshop 8	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		10th	Workshop 9	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		11th	Workshop 10	Read the work in a group activity and explain the content in a circular format. Create a worksheet.
		12th	Quiz	Independently, summarize and explain the subject matter of the work.
		13th	Presentation of the assignment	present a literary work.
		14th	Presentation of the assignment	present a literary work.
		15th	Presentation of the assignment	present a literary work.
		16th	Review	Summarize the class

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Presentation	Mutual Evaluations between students	Assginment	Quiz	Total
Subtotal	30	20	25	25	100
Basic Proficiency	15	10	25	25	75
Specialized Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0
Cross Area Proficiency	15	10	0	0	25