南山大学

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指定
 選必
期間
 秋学期
単位
 ２
年次
 3
担当者
 渡辺　義和
他の科目との関連
他学科履修 不可
副題 Language, society, and identity
授業概要 Building on the knowledge gained in my Bunkenkoudoku I, this course further analyses various aspects of the relationship between language, society and power. Once again, the focus is placed on reading academic texts written on sociolinguistics, and students are expected to learn to appreciate the act of reading academic texts as well as appreciate the information on the subject: the relationship between language, society, and power. This course should help the student learn how to use language effectively as a way of understanding and persuading others so that they can function effectively as liaison persons and/or policy makers/implementers.

In addition to reading texts on sociolinguistics in English, students are expected to present opinions on the issues introduced in the text.

The primary language used in this class is English. For clarification and/or explanation of complex phenomena, Japanese may be used.

Active class participation is required, NOT optional.
学修目標 By the end of the semester, you will be able to do the following:
1. Read and understand relatively easy academic texts without hesitation
2. Critically analyze the text and form your own opinions
3. Present solid arguments on the issues discussed
4. Conduct a mini research study and write a report in English on the themes discussed in class
授業計画 Week 1Introduction: Reading an academic text
Language, society and power: review of the spring semester
Week 2Chapter 6: Language and ethnicity (p. 94-103)
Week 3Chapter 6: Language and ethnicity (p. 103-110)
Week 4Language and ethnicity: project
Week 5Chapter 9: Language and identity (pp. 158-165)
Week 6Chapter 9: Language and identity (pp. 165-172)
Week 7Language and identity: project
Week 8Chapter 10: The standard English debate (pp. 174-185)
Week 9Chapter 10: The standard English debate (pp. 185-191)
Week 10The standard English debate: project
Week 11Chapter 11: Attitudes to language (pp. 194-201)
Week 12Chapter 11: Attitudes to language (pp. 201-208)
Week 13The standard English debate: project
Week 14Review
Week 15Final project
評価方法 Attendance is taken seriously. Missing more than 2 classes will severely affect your grade. You will receive an “S”for missing more than one-third of all classes.

Attendance and class participation: 30%
Assignments: 40%
Final project: 30%
テキスト The textbook selected for this class is the following:
“Language, Society and Power” (2nd ed.) (2004) by Linda Thomas, et al.
London: Routledge
You will need to purchase the above textbook, which costs about 5,000 yen.
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