南山大学

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指定
 必
期間
 春学期
単位
 ２
年次
 3
担当者
 PURCELL William
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副題 The American Neighborhood Novel: Monica Soneユs Nisei Daughter and the Japanese-American Experience
授業概要 This seminar focuses on the experience of the Japanese-American community in the early and mid-twentieth century as revealed through Monica Soneユs autobiographical novel, Nisei Daughter.
学修目標 Literature is the medium through which we will examine the experiences of Japanese-Americans in the early and mid-twentieth century. As we read the novel we will examine the situation of Japanese immigrants to the United States in the early part of the twentieth century. We will also look at the situation of the second-generation Japanese-Americans, how they were similar to, and how they differed from, their immigrant parents. We will pay particular attention to how these second- and third-generation Americans constructed their own sense of identity, how they responded to the Pacific War and how they were treated at the time by their fellow Americans, and their place in American society after the end of the war.
授業計画 In general a seminar is supposed to be student-centered. The teacher will provide background information on Japanese immigration to the US, and on the history of Japanese-Americans before and during World War II. Students, in pairs of two, will take turns presenting the chapters for weekly reading. They will be responsible for identifying and commenting on characters, plot development, and themes that arise. They will also lead discussion on the themes and issues that arise in the novel. Those not responsible for presenting the weekly reading will be responsible for preparing a list of questions they wish to ask or discuss.
　　　１. General Introduction
　　　２. Nisei Daughter Chapter One
　　　３. Chapter Two
　　　４. Chapter Three
　　　５. Chapter Four
　　　６. Chapter Five
　　　７. Chapter Six
　　　８. Chapter Seven
　　　９. Chapter Eight
　　　10. Chapter Nine
　　　11. Chapter Ten
　　　12. Chapter Eleven
　　　13. Chapter Twelve
　　　14. Review
評価方法 Class attendance and participation, presentations, and either a final examination or report.
テキスト Monica Sone, Nisei Daughter
その他 his seminar will be conducted in English