シラバス情報

授業科目名
English for Advanced Studies D
学年
2年
単位数
2.00単位
実務経験の有無
開講クォーター
セメスタ指定なし
担当教員
Tricia Fermin
授業形態
授業で主に使用する言語
This class is conducted entirely in English.
授業方法区分
開講キャンパス
東金キャンパス
授業の到達目標及びテーマ
This course will prepare students to appropriately use English in a higher education setting. The central focus of this class will be to develop academic listening, note-taking, and topic discussion skills on the topic of Gender Studies. This course will build on the skills developed in English for Advanced Studies A, English for Advanced Studies B, and English for Advanced Studies C.
授業の概要
This course is a continuation of English for Advanced Studies C (offered in F1 quarter). This is a listening and discussion-oriented integrated skills course, organized around topics related to Gender Studies. Each class begins with activities designed to develop interest, vocabulary, and knowledge of the topic. Students will prepare for and participate in lectures and discussions on the topics.  They will be assessed through their  production, participation, written quizzes and reports.

授業計画
1回
Course Orientation
Explanation of the course, requirements, grading system, and textbook
Review of F1 Topics: Gender Roles and Gender Socialization
事前学習
None
事後学習
Review notes on gender roles and gender socialization

2回
Gender Roles and Mass Media (1)
Learning objectives: (1) Understand the influence of mass media on gender roles, body image, and cultural stereotypes of femininity and masculinity; (2) Build vocabulary related to said topic; (3) Be able to read for main ideas and details
事前学習
Read: “The Influence of Mass Media on Gender Roles”
事後学習
Homework: Reading Comprehension Task 1

3回
Gender Roles and Mass Media (2)
Learning objectives: Critically examine and discuss the effects of mass media on gender roles, body images and gender-based cultural stereotypes
事前学習
a. Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 1
b. Prepare for class discussion on mass media’s influence on gender roles
事後学習
Review notes on mass media and gender roles

4回
Gender and Work (1)
Learning objectives: (1) Understand the issues related to the sexual division of labor, especially those that come about from the “housework gap”; (2) Build vocabulary related to said topic; (3) Be able to read for details
事前学習
Read: “Balancing Home and Work”
事後学習
Homework: Reading Comprehension Task 2

5回
Gender and Work (2)
Learning objectives: (1) Critically examine and discuss how gender stereotypes affect educational, financial and professional opportunities for women; (2) Be able to use appropriate metaphors to express ideas related to the topic; (3) Be able to examine and use graphics to support ideas
事前学習
a. Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 2
b. Read: “Contributions of the Feminist Movement”
事後学習
Review notes on mass media and gender roles

6回
Research Project: Interviews with Working Men and Women
事前学習
Read: “Conducting an Interview"
事後学習
Prepare to discuss your findings in class

7回目
GRADED DISCUSSION 1: Interview Research Results Presentation
Learning objective: Be able to describe findings of a research interview
Academic Listening and Note-Taking
Learning objective: Be able to use telegraphic language when taking lecture notes
事前学習
Finalize presentation of research results
事後学習
Homework: Note-taking Task 1

8回
Gender and Language (1)
Learning objective: (1) Understand how language use both shape and influence notions of gender; (2) Build vocabulary and background knowledge related to the topic
事前学習
a. Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 3
b. Read: “Balancing Home and Work”
事後学習
Homework: Note-taking Task 2

9回
Gender and Language (2)
Learning objectives: Critically examine and discuss the issue of sexism in language use especially in the English and Japanese contexts
事前学習
a. Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 3
b. Prepare for a class discussion on gender and language
事後学習
Review notes on gender and language use

10回
Gender Equality at Work (1)
Learning objectives: Understand the issue of gender discrimination and sexism in the workplace
事前学習
Read: “Gender Equality at Work”
事後学習
Homework: Reading Comprehension Task 3

11回
Gender Equality at Work (2)
Learning objectives: (1) Critically examine and discuss the ways gender discrimination and sexism occurs in Japan and other cultural contexts; (2) Assess the effectiveness of current policies aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace
事前学習
a. Prepare for Vocabulary Quiz 4
b, Prepare for a class discussion on gender discrimination and sexism in the workplace
事後学習
Review notes on gender discrimination and sexism in the workplace

12回
Preparation Session for F2 Course Presentation and Discussion
事前学習
Brainstorm ideas for F2 Course presentation
事後学習
Continue working on F2 Course Presentation

13回
F2 Final Course Presentation and Discussion
F2 Course Review
事前学習
Finalize and practice presentation
事後学習
Complete F2 Written Report

14回
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16回
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17回
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18回
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19回
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20回
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21回
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22回
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23回目
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24回
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25回
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26回
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試験及び成績評価
Students will be evaluated on an ongoing basis based on the following criteria:
Vocabulary Quizzes - 10%
Assignments / Tasks - 15%
Class Participation - 15%
Graded Discussions (2x15%) - 30%
F2 Presentation - 15%
F2 Written Report - 15%
課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバック
Feedback on student performance is given on a weekly basis right after the presentations and discussions, or on the next class meeting after the assignment due date. You can also talk to your teachers individually if you want more detailed feedback or are concerned about your work or class performance.
講義で使用するテキスト(書名・著者・出版社・ISBN・備考)
授業、時に適宜プリントを配布する
参考文献・推薦図書
Gillis, M.J. and Jacobs, A.T. (2020). Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies, 2nd Edition. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Pilcher, J. and Whelehan, I. (2017). Key Concepts in Gender Studies, 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
研究室
Check your schedule for the classroom number.
オフィスアワー
Please ask your teacher about the details of their office hours in the first class session.
科目ナンバリング
学位授与方針との関連
関連ページ
https://www.jiu.ac.jp/visitors/students/detail/id=1001