English for Advanced Studies D ｜シラバス情報

授業科目名

English for Advanced Studies D

学年

カリキュラムにより異なります。

単位数

2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

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None

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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”

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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”

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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"

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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”

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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

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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

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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.

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