Minami
シラバス年度
科目名称

2024年度

KyushuUniversity

開講キャンパス

Junior

宮崎キャンパスcollege

Syllabus

開設学科

国際教養学科アメリカの生活と文化

科目コード590158

単位数

授業形態
2単位

配当学年

1演習
アクティブ
ラーニング

実務経験教員

○ICT活
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担当教員名

横山ｺﾘｰﾝ

授業概要

In preparation for their six-months or three-months study abroad, students will learn
lifestyle and cultural differences between Japanese and American households and classes
through lectures and discussions. In order to help students learn how to communicate theirthoughts and feelings in English, students and instructor will role-play various situations
which the students will potentially encounter while living in America. Students will also
practice communicating in English through pair work and presentations. Lesson will concentrateon communicating solely in English.

関連する科目

Listening & Speaking Ⅰ・Ⅱ

授業の進め方と方法

Students and instructor will role-play various situations which the students will potentiallyencounter while living in America. Students will also practice communicating in English
through pair work and presentations. Lesson will concentrate on communicating solely inEnglish.

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【第1回】

Class orientation. Explanation of the class style, textbook and quizzes and tests.

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Introduce yourself to your host family.
Discussions on unit topic.
exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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Introduce your family in Japan to your host family in America. Discussions on unit topic.
Discussions and writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第4回】

Share photos with your host family -Discussions on unit topic.
exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第5回】

Introduce your hometown to your host family - Discussions on unit topic.
writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第6回】

Practice general English greetings - Discussions on unit topic.
exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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Practice expressing gratitude, apologies and compliments - Discussions on unit topic.
Discussions and writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第8回】

Practice asking for permission, information and directions - Discussions on unit topic.
Discussions and writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第9回】

Role-play various daily situations in an American home - Discussions on unit topic.
Discussions and writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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Role-play communicating grievances and refusing - Discussions on unit topic.
writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第11回】

Discuss typical American homestay etiquette - Discussions on unit topic.
writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第12回】

Discuss typical American household rules -Discussions on unit topic.
exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第13回】

Review American currency and banks - Discussions on unit topic.
exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

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【第14回】

Practice paying in cash, counting change and writing personal checks - Discussions on unit
topic. Discussions and writing exercises from the textbook will be carried out.

Discussions and writing

Discussions and writing

Discussions andDiscussions and writing

Discussions andDiscussions andDiscussions and writing

Discussions and writing

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Role-play shopping, using dollars and cents - Comprehensive Review.

授業の到達目標

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between Japanese and Americanhouseholds and classes. By recognizing these differences in lifestyle and culture, students
will reduce their culture shock during their study abroad.

学修成果との関連1.自ら考える能力を有する。／2.自分の言葉で表現できる能力を有する。／4.多文化・異文化に関する基本的知識を有する。

授業時間外学習【予習】授業時間外学習【復習】

課題に対するフィードバック

評価方法・基準

Students must prepare presentations in English.
Students are expected to spend approximately 2 hours each week studying for weekly quizzes,
preparing for the next lesson and preparing for their study abroad.
Every week, students will study and memorize useful English expressions and vocabulary for aweekly quiz. Two extended homework assignments regarding cultural differences and expressing
opinions will be given.
Students are expected to spend approximately 2 hours each week reviewing the lessons,completing homework assignments.
Upon returning each quiz, we will review and discuss the correct answers. After eachpresentation, students are expected to ask the speaker questions where information waslacking.
Active verbal participation in English in class 20%, Homework and quizzes 25%, Extended
homework assignments 25%, Final examination 30%, criteria of evaluation is based on the goalsof the class.

テキスト

A compilation of materials assembled by the instructor.

参考書

Graded readers and other various books from the library.

備考

This class will be conducted primarily in English. This class is offered only to students whoplan on participating in the study abroad program/