科目名	American Culture�T
単位数	2.0
担当者	Michael Gorman
履修時期	Spring semester
履修対象	Second year and above
講義形態	講義
講義の目的	This class is dedicated to learning about small town life in the United States and/or Canada. In this course, we will explore American civilization and customs through films depicting rural American life. We will consider the different cultural make-up of American society and look at how history and intercultural encounter impact contemporary society. Lessons will mix readings and discussion in English with watching films.
到達目標	To gain a better understanding of contemporary American culture and society through the study of films.
受講要件	Suggested TOEIC score: 500+
履修取消の可否	可
履修取消不可の理由
事前・事後学修	There is a significant amount of homework. At the beginning of each unit, students will be asked to do research about a topic related to the upcoming lesson. At the end of each unit, students will be asked to answer questions or write a paragraph. All collected homework is graded.
講義内容	1. Orientation ? What are your thoughts about small town America? 2. The Legacy of Slavery & The Great Debaters 3. Racial Issues & Education: The Great Debaters (Civil Rights) 4. Racial Issues & Education: The Great Debaters (racial Violence) 5. The Cold War, 2nd Red Scare, & The Majestic 6. Nostalgia & Belonging: The Majestic (The Red Scare, Hollywood Blacklist) 7. Nostalgia & Belonging: The Majestic (WWII, The Constitution) 8. Review & Mid-term Exam 9. The Vietnam Era & Fandango (US college culture) 10. The Vietnam Era: Fandango (road trip, the draft) 11. Extended Family: Elizabethtown (extended family, death and funerals) 12. Extended Family: Elizabethtown (success, marriage, US music culture) 13. Health & Welfare: The Fundamentals of Caring (Loss, single parenting) 14. Health & Welfare: The Fundamentals of Caring (Healthcare) 15. Wrap-up and discussion 16. Final exam
期末試験実施の有無	実施しない
評価方法・基準	Attendance & participation (20%); weekly assignments, presentations (60%); final project (20%)
教科書等	Weekly handouts
担当者プロフィール	Mike Gorman earned his PhD in American literature and culture from the University of Tulsa and is especially interested in ways literature connects with rural American culture, transnationalism, and the environment.
講義に関連する実務経験
課題や試験に対するフィードバック	-The American Dream -The Civil Rights Movement -The Cold War -Diversity -The Red Scare -Social Class
アクティブ・ラーニング
キーワード	Some feedback will be given on participation and assignments
備考	-Enrollment is limited to 40 students. -The course schedule and materials are tentative and may change. -This course will be taught entirely in English, and students are expected to use English actively in class. -Attendance is mandatory. Students who miss more than 3 classes will not receive credit. -Late assignments/homework/projects will not be accepted. -Students must submit the mid-term project to pass the course.