41707 Special Topics in English: Issues in International Studies2
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秋学期 |
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2 |
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3・4 |
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山岸 敬和 |
他の科目との関連 | |
他学科履修 | 不可 |
副題 | American Politics in Comparative Perspectives |
授業概要 | This course is conducted in English. In this course, students study American politics in comparative perspective. There is, what we call, "exceptionalist" view of American politics, which assumes that American nation is different from the rest of the world. Students will be familiar with such a view and think whether it is true or not. Students are expected to make a presentation on the reading material, engage actively in class discussion, and write response papers. |
学修目標 | ・ Getting used to view American politics in comparative perspective ・ Reading important literatures in American politics ・ Polishing English skills in reading, writing, and making presentation |
授業計画 | 1)Introduction 2)Overview of American History 3)American Political Ideas 4)American "Manifest Destiny" 5)American Religion and Economy 6)American Health Care 7)American Labor Power 8)American Blacks 9)American Jews 10)Gun in the United States (1) 11)Gun in the United States (2) 12)America and Japan as Unique Countries (1) 13)America and Japan as Unique Countries (2) 14)The Future of America |
評価方法 | Presentation 10%; Participation in class activities 30%; response papers 60% |
テキスト | Distributed by instructor each week |
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