| Course title | |||||
| 三大学連携特別講義Ⅱ（Language and Society） [Inter-University Special LectureⅡ(Language and Society)] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 1～1 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 01md1506 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 本郷 智子 [HONGO Tomoko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | 3-211 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course explores how the languages reflect the societies they are used in. By examining the language used in specific social contexts, the students observe and analyze their intentions and social significance. The course includes group work and activities to share their thoughts and experiences. This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies and is open to students from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the University of Electro-Communications. |
| Expected Learning |
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1. To acquire the pragmatic similarities and differences between Japanese language and their native languages 2. To develop a new perspective for understanding our global society Competency development: Intercultural communication skills, Intercultural understanding, Presentation skills |
| Course schedule |
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1. Orientation: Language and Society 2. The characteristics of Japanese language #1 3. The characteristics of Japanese language #2 4. The contexts in Japanese society #1 5. The contexts in Japanese society #2 6. Language Discourse 7. The writing system in Japanese 8. Untranslatable words in Japanese 9. Politeness and Casualness in Japanese# 1 10. Politeness and Casualness in Japanese #2 11. Onomatopoeia in Japanese 12. Dialects in Japan 13. Oral Presentation #1 14. Oral Presentation #2 15. Summary |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 2 credits. In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, and 10 hours in completing the essay task and presentation preparation, you are expected to prepare for, and review, the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class, using the handouts and the reference books specified below. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Powerpoint slides |
| References |
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Kramsch, C. 1998. Language and Culture Oxford: Oxford University Press Kramsch, C. 1993. Context and Culture in Language Teaching, Oxford: Oxford University Press Hall, Edward. T. 1976. Beyond Culture Anchor Books Scollon, R & Scollon, S.W. 2001. Intercultural Communication Blackwell |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Grades are given based on 40% on class performance, 40% on oral presentation, and 20% on reports. |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 2/14/2019 9:53:44 AM |