AY 2018 Undergraduate School Course Catalog AY 2018 Undergraduate School Course Catalog AY 2018 Undergraduate School Course Catalog
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/19 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Course Outline: This is a Schoology-based course based on the fundamentals of information and website design and critical thinking in a Silicon Valley and globalization context of application. As part of this course, we will examine how users read on the web, design concept maps and infographics, and perform text mining. The purpose of this course will be to learn how to use several data mining and social network analysis software, besides using several design and publishing software, document editors, graphics, and presentation software. The focus of the course will be on analyzing business models for Silicon Valley companies including representing the information in a web page with analysis of the content structure. Students will learn the basics of web-based document design in constructing web sites. By analyzing how on-line communities organize, use, and distribute knowledge and information, we will evaluate and build web sites that communicate simply and effectively. Students will also focus on the use of website analysis questionnaires and other testing techniques for making websites usable. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
Course Goals: We will look forward to achieving multiple goals during the semester. To analyze specific audiences and rhetorical, informational, demonstrative and other situations in the design of corporate and academic Web sites. To apply the principles of information and document design to the creation of intuitive navigation systems and a task-oriented user experience and satisfaction. To learn how Web pages supports the use of graphics, video, and other media. To learn the basics of visual design and production as they relate to online images, videos and animations. To learn how to perform usability testing for various websites. Assessment Rubric: The assessment rubric is part of the assignment instructions each week. However, a detailed grading schema will be maintained for each assignment. Please check the course webpage for the grading schema for each assignment. Assessment (Overall Criteria): Each group and individual assignment will be graded against a specific set of criteria. A student will either get 0 or 1 for each category as is seen below. 1. Organization of Ideas ( 0/1) 2. Clarity of Ideas (0/1) 3. Grammatical and Sentence Construction Issues (0/1) 4. Use and Explanation of Graphics (0/1) 5. User-Friendly Nature of the Information (0/1) 6. Text-Graphics Coordination (0/1) 7. Information Accessibility (0/1) **** Specific overall feedback will be provided on each of these points every week. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Week # 1: Introduction to the Course (Discussing the basics of web design, concept mapping, data/text mining etc.) ALIBABA Business Model Analysis with Mind Maps and Infographics Week # 2: LinkedIn Business Model Discussion - 2nd Business Model Analysis with Mind Maps and Infographics Week # 3: Four Types of Concept Maps Week # 4: Tokyo Ecosystem Business Model Discussion - Text Analysis with Antconc Text Mining Week # 5: TESLA Technology Analysis - Social Network Visualizer with SOCNEV Week # 6: TESLA Technology Analysis - Interactive Poster with GOOGLE PRESENTATION Week # 7: Business Technology Analysis - Design with Gephi Week # 8: Final Project: Analyzing the Tokyo Startup Ecosystem with SOCNEV |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No text books needed. Lecture materials will be provided in class. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Grading: Every week you will have different kinds of assignments. In order to get a grade, students should individually post the group assignment in Schoology. The grade distribution might be subjected to last minute changes. 1. ALIBABA Business Model Analysis: 10% 2. LinkedIn Business Model Analysis: 10% 3. Four Types of Concept Maps - 10% 4. Text Mining for Tokyo Ecosystem Companies - 20% 5. Tesla with Social Network Visualizer & Infographics - 20% 6. Sketchboarding with Silicon Valley Infographics - 30% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
Feel free to consult with your friends about your assignment. Group discussions are welcome. |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Heo Younghyon |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Heo Younghyon |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/14 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
This course is designed to provide students with skills and trainings in preparing and giving informal to formal presentations. Trainings include sessions on how to become a good presenter and also some sessions on how to become a good audience by learning how to take notes, ask questions and make comments. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
1) To learn how to use English in informal to formal presentations 2) To learn how to prepare/design presentation materials 3) To learn/practice useful techniques for presentations in various situations 4) To overcome public-speaking anxiety during oral presentations |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1. Storytelling and public speaking Class 2. Storytelling techniques: basics Class 3. Storytelling techniques for various purposes Class 4. Body language Class 5. Organizing ideas for a presentation Class 6. How to prepare presentation materials: part 1 Class 7. How to prepare presentation materials: part 2 Class 8. Midterm Project: Session 1 Class 9. Midterm Project: Session 2 Class 10. Presentations in specific genres (e.g. job talk and interview) Class 11. Presentations in specific genres: academic presentation Class 12. How to become a good audience: note-taking Class 13. How to become a good audience: questions and comments Class 14. Final Project: Session 1 Class 15. Final Project: Session 2 |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No textbook |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Class Participation: 15% Assignments/Activities: 25% Midterm Project: 30% Final Project: 30% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
Formal prerequisites: Before registering an advanced course (EL), a student must earn: 1) at least 3 credits from E1, E3, E5, E7, and 2) at least 2 credits from E2, E4, E6. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Course materials (e.g. lecture notes) are available on the course page in Schoology. |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/19 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Course Description This course is designed for advanced students at University of Aizu who expect to write in their future employment. Moreover, the purpose is to increase awareness of students at UoA about the start-up business culture in Silicon Valley, California. This corporate knowledge about the inner functioning of some of the Silicon Valley companies are important as students get ready to start working after their graduation. Such knowledge would also help them prepare for job interviews. Successful employees know how to communicate clearly and effectively, changing writing style and content for varying audiences and purposes. This class will focus on the difficult task of meeting readers' needs while simultaneously representing your best interests and those of your employer. To meet that end, the assignments will cover a variety of tasks produced under different circumstances, some done quickly during class and some polished and perfected over time. Students completing the semester's work should see a visible improvement in their writing, especially in terms of clarity and precision. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
Course Plan This course is designed to help you write more effectively in work situations and understand the Silicon Valley business issues in more details. Much of workplace writing is done quickly and without time for revision. As such we will take a participatory approach and most of the assignments would leave room for multiple iterations (revisions). Even when you turn in a final document and you have an idea for further improvement of the existing document, I will give you an opportunity to improve on it. But it would be based on a case by case basis. Most of our assignments would be scenario based, working with actual corporate situations. So our class lectures and discussions would center on issues in corporate culture, resource availability etc. I will expect you to have a reasonably good understanding of the context and audience with a plan outline for execution before starting with any writing process. This is because you write in an organization for possible further action and not for grades. Course Policies Business Writing is a workshop class that includes in-class writing, peer group work, and case study based projects. In-class work missed as a result of attitude or unexcused absence related problems may not be made up. If you must miss class, use the professional work model: e-mail your instructor with the date and reason for your absence before the class you miss and be sure that any homework is handed in electronically and on time. You can at most miss 5 class periods during the semester without failing the class. Be in class full time. Late entry would be counted as absence. Individual or small group conferences with the teacher will be scheduled each semester as regular class events; a missed conference counts as an absence. Course Objectives 1 The student should be able to write in any corporate context. 2 Develop and understand various strategies for planning, researching, drafting, revising, and editing documents that respond effectively and ethically to professional situations. 3 Learn and apply strategies for effective group collaboration. 4 Understand and use various research methods to produce professional documents. 5 Develop strategies for using and adapting various communication technologies for projects. 6 Learn to argue with visual data, understanding and implementing principles of document design. Student Learning Objectives Documentation Outcomes: 1. The ability to prepare short business documents in English. 2. Being able to write and design in any instructional context. 3. Specifically, learning to design brochures, manuals, business reports, and proposals. 3. Developing and understanding various strategies for planning, researching, drafting, revising, and editing documents that respond effectively and ethically to instructional situations. Communication Outcomes: 4. The ability to communicate and collaborate with real clients and industry professionals on multiple issues of technical documentation. 5. Learning and applying strategies for effective group collaboration and project management. 6. Developing strategies to use and adapt various communication technologies. Research / Technical Design Outcomes: 7. Understanding and using various research methods for document testing and delivery. 8. Learning to argue with visual data; understanding and implementing principles of document design. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class Schedule (Tentative schedule, alterations may be necessary) Week 1: • Course introduction • Understanding how Silicon Valley Business Work • Assignment on Designing a Text-Graphic Summary Explaining how Silicon Valley Business Work • Design a one-page 2-column layout explaining the importance of Understanding Silicon Valley Business for Computer Science Majors Week 2: • Introduction to Writing Communication & Tailoring Documents for Specific Purpose / Action Verbs • Use action verbs to explain how NEW START-UPS run its business in Silicon Valley Week 3: • Designing Company Brochure • Design a Colorful Company Brochure for Uber / Airbnb Week 4: • Draw a concept-map highlighting how Uber / Airbnb does its business • Draw a concept-map highlighting how Uber / Airbnb technology works Week 5: • Read two specific articles on replicating the Silicon Valley culture in Japan • Draw the 1st draft of the Sketch boarding software highlighting the agents, agencies, processes and interactions that has been defined in the article. • Draw the 2nd draft of the Sketch boarding software to develop the previous version and input more information that is more specific. Week 6: • Introduction to Silicon Valley Internship Program - Preparation Week 7: • Interview for the Silicon Valley Internship Program Week 8: FINAL Project on the Silicon Valley Internship Program and Final Course Presentation. |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No text books required. Lecture materials will be posted in Schoology as deemed necessary. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Grading:(Everyone in the group should individually post every individual part of the group assignment) • 1st Graded Assignment (week #1 - 15%) • 2nd Graded Assignment (week #2 - 15%) • 3rd Graded Assignment (week # 3 - 15%) • 4th Graded Assignment (week # 4 - 15%) • 5th Graded Assignment (week # 5 - 10%) • Final Project (week # 6, 7 and 8 - 30%) Assessment Criteria for Workshops: I believe that students can motivate themselves best when real-life experience is involved in the process of learning. The grading for the real-client project would be based on a number of criteria: 1. Organization. 2. Content 3. Quality. 4. Layout. 5. Formatting. 6. Visual Design. 7. Productions and Print Quality. 8. Group Collaboration and Confidential Evaluation |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
General Expectations This is an advanced class and expectations are high. You need to maintain a copy of all the assignments in an electronic portfolio. At the end of the semester, you will turn in this folder that consists of all the assignments, including drafts worked on during the semester. Nothing should be thrown away as informal writing. Students not in class when writing is assigned are still responsible for completion of the assignment when due. Late work will not be accepted without penalty unless students make arrangements for an extension before the due date. Assignment Expectations Work must be appropriate to audience, purpose, and context. |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 3学期 ／Third Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Takako Yasuta |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Takako Yasuta |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
－ |
| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
－ |
| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/12 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Content: This course introduces how languages are used in the Manga world, and compares them with the languages in the real world. Manga in both Japanese and English will be examined and compared in terms of linguistics features and non-verbal expressions. Students also learn various English expressions and how to write narrations by creating their own Manga in English. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
This course aims; 1) To understand the unique language usage in Manga, and how it differs from the language in the real world. 2) To understand how linguistic expressions and characters’ personalities are reflected in English translation of Manga. 3) To discuss some interesting linguistic issues of Manga. 4) To learn various expressions and improve writing skills in English through creating Manga. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction: Class 2: What is Manga? Class 3: Role Language (Yakuwari-go) in Manga Class 4: Role Language 2 Class 5: Men and Women's Language Class 6: Tsundere and various personalities in Manga Class 7: More Role Language in Manga: Baby talk Class 8: Review Class 9: More Role Language: Foreigner's talk Class 10: Onomatopoeic expressions in Manga: Describing sounds Class 11: Onomatopoeic expressions in Manga: Mimetic words Class 12: Visual effects of Writing Class 13: Non-verbal expressions in Manga: Class 14: More visual effects in Manga. Silent Manga. Class 15: Wrap up |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be distributed in class or on the Internet. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Assignments : 15% In-class Activities and quizzes (including participation): 15% Final project 20% Midterm Examination: 25% Final examination: 25% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
No prerequisites. However, English for Computer Science: Listening and Reading 1-4, and English for Computer Science: Speaking and Writing 1-3 are strongly recommended. Formal prerequisites:Before registering an advanced course (EL), a student must earn: 1) at least 3 credits from E1, E3, E5, E7, and 2) at least 2 credits from E2, E4, E6. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
This course requires you to analyze the language in Manga. You may use your own Manga magazines/ books, or you can read some Manga at the following websites. Comic Walker http://comic-walker.com アニメマンガの日本語 http://anime-manga.jp/index_english.html |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Debopriyo Roy |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
－ |
| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/19 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Course Purpose: Effective communication in business and engineering is essential. This course will focus on how 3D Printing will revolutionalize the IT business, and what how 3D printing-based businesses are flourishing in the Silicon Valley, California. This course will reflect on globalization and digital manufacturing. As part of this writing and design through group communication course, we will use communication skill games with LEGO and 3D PRINTING to improve communication within your team, and help you write design documents. LEGO will help us learn something in a new way. We will learn about the use of LEGO and 3D PRINTING PROCESSES for engineering team-based communication, collaborative product development, planning and design, analysis and execution. For class assignments, we will design innovative products with LEGO & 3D PRINTING, write and speak about the design in English, and work towards group analysis and peer-review. As a team, we will talk about what happened? What worked well? What didn’t work so well? What about the team communication? Could we use Lego elements to learn about another topic? Could we use a “toy” to learn about history, science, art or math? Could we design a futuristic product with LEGO and 3D PRINTING? We will design products, focus on developing feasibility reports on product design, prepare recommendations and constructive criticism (product reviews) for improvement, and make digital storytelling-based presentations about the designed product. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
Course Goals: We will look forward to achieving multiple goals during the semester. o Reflect on the use of Legos for team communication and collaborative design. o Analyze specific audiences and rhetorical, informational, demonstrative and other situations in the design of Lego products. o Apply the principles of information and product design to the creation of systems and task-oriented user experience and satisfaction. o Develop writing skills with focus on content organization, formatting, layout, grammar, and purpose. o Develop oral skills through multiple oral presentations and peer-reviews. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Weekly Topics: 1st Week: Introduction to LEGO 2nd Week: Product Design with LEGO / LeoCAD 3rd Week: LEGO Assembly Assignment 4th Week: 1st Creative Factory Project (CFP) 5th Week: 3rd Stage of the CFP and Midterm Exam 6th Week: Design with Tinkercad and LeoCAD/Autodesk 123D Design 7th Week: 3D Printing in the Silicon Valley 8th Week: Final Project: Design a Start-up Company in Japan based on 3D Printing and Prototyping |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No books will be necessary. Lecture materials will be posted in Moodle. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Weekly Assignments and Grades: Week # 1: 1st Graded Assignment - 10% (LEGO History) Week # 2: 2nd Graded Assignment - 10% (Product Design) Week # 3: 3rd Graded Assignment - 10% (Google Sites / Assembly) Week # 4: 4th & 5th Graded Assignment - 20% (1st & 2nd Stage of CFP) Week # 5: 6th Graded Assignment - 10% & Midterm Exam - 10% Week # 7: 7th Graded Assignment – 15% (Design Assignment) Week # 8: Final Project on SV-based 3D Printing Business – 15% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
Course Policy: You must write in your own words. Materials copied directly from online sources might not qualify for any points. Use of translation software should be minimized. I will appreciate your own writing, even when you are not confident about the quality of the output. You must be present in class. If you miss more than 5 classes, you will automatically fail the course even when you complete all the assignments. Moodle will close down on a specific time every week. Please submit your assignments by the due date and time. You must participate directly in teamwork. There will be no make-up for midterm and final exams. Please be present on the scheduled date and time to take the exam. You must talk to me directly for any course-related problems or issues. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Online Tools: https://www.buildwithchrome.com/ http://ldd.lego.com/ja-jp/ http://www.brickbuildinggame.com/ (Prototype Design) http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/games/lego-game-creator/ (Interface Analysis) ** Physical LEGO blocks will be supplied in class. *** There are many other software that will be used and discussed in class. |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
John Blake |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
John Blake |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
－ |
| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
－ |
| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/18 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
The ability to design and deliver presentations is a skill that is valued in academia and business alike. This course focuses on developing presentation skills to enable students to present their research confidently to a small audience. This course is specifically designed to help students prepare for the graduate thesis poster presentation. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
By the end of the course students will be able to: (a) deliver short oral presentation on a research topic (b) design a research poster (c) deal with questions from audience during poster session |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Oral presentation practice Session 01 Paralinguistics Session 02 Fluency Session 03 Pronunciation Session 04 Appropriacy Session 05 Review and consolidation Poster design Session 06 Layout and flow Session 07 Visuals Session 08 Readability Session 09 Functionality Session 10 Review and consolidation Poster presentations Session 11 Hook: catching attention Session 12 Pitch: keeping attention Session 13 Dealing with questions Session 14 Review and consolidation Session 15 Final Exam: Poster session |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No textbook. Materials will be provided. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Oral presentation: 30% Poster design: 30% Poster presentation: 40% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
None |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
None |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Takako Yasuta |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Takako Yasuta |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
－ |
| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
－ |
| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/12 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Content: This course aims to develop good presentation skills in English. Students will also learn about Japanese pop/ subculture, and introduce it to foreigners who are interested in Japan. Students (possibly with other group members) will choose a topic, discuss the topic, create an introduction movie or a slideshow, and give a presentation. They can choose topics such as Manga, Anime, maid cafe, B-rank gourmet, Yuru-chara, idols, anything they are interested in. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
This course will help students to; 1) Understand Japanese pop/ subculture and introduce it to the world in English. 2) Improve English speaking skills necessary for discussion and presentations. 3) Improve English writing skills through writing scripts and presentation slides. 4) Learn presentation skills in English. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction: What is pop/ subculture? Class 2: Manga and Anime Class 3: Otaku culture (vocaloid, light novels, comic market) Class 4: J-pop, idols, entertainers (AKB48, Johnny's, Owarai, Onee, etc.) Class 5: Fashion Class 6: Group work: Preparation for Presentation 1 Class 7: Presentation 1-1 Class 8: Presentation 1-2 Class 9: Shopping (100 yen shop, online shopping, auction, etc.) Class 10: B-rank gourmet (ramen, curry yakisoba, snack, sweets, etc.) Class 11: Yuru-chara Class 12: Unique restaurants and cafes (Maid cafe, cat cafe, tsundere cafe, etc.) Class 13: Unique businesses etc. (Unagi travel, capsule hotels, etc) Class 14: Presentation 2-1 Class 15: Presentation 2-2 (Wrap up) |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be distributed in class or on the Internet. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Assignments: 20% In-class Activities (including participation): 20% Midterm Examination (presentation 1): 30% Final Examination (presentation 2): 30% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
English for Computer Science: Listening and Reading 1-4, and English for Computer Science: Speaking and Writing 1-3 are strongly recommended. Formal prerequisites:Before registering an advanced course (EL), a student must earn: 1) at least 3 credits from E1, E3, E5, E7, and 2) at least 2 credits from E2, E4, E6. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Hector Garcia (2010) A Geek in Japan, Tokyo: Tuttle Publishing |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2018年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Allan Nicholas |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Allan Nicholas |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
－ |
| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
－ |
| 更新日／Last updated on | 2017/12/11 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Course Introduction In this course, learners' awareness of cultural differences and the ways in which these differences are realized in communication will be raised. Learners will practice and develop all four language skills (reading, writing, listening & speaking), and will build their vocabulary. Course components a) In-class activities/participation You should attend all classes and participate in in-class listening and speaking activities. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every lesson, and your participation will be carefully checked during the class. If you have to miss a class for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness or family emergency), you must contact your professor in advance to get credits for attendance. b) Assignments: The professor will regularly give graded tasks and quizzes. Some of these will be done in class, and some at home. It is important to complete them on time, and bring them to class. Late homework will not be accepted. c) Mid-term and final exams: Exams will be administered twice this term. Make-up exams will be provided only if you miss an exam for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness or family emergency). |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
Objectives and Attainment Goals: By the end of the course, learners will: a) have a basic understanding of the concepts of collectivism and individualism in relation to culture b) have some understanding of other prominent cross-cultural research and theories, including high/low context communication and orientation to time; c) have an understanding of research-based insights into Japanese culture and communication styles d) be able to compare and contrast their own communication styles with those of other cultures |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Week Topics Class 1 Introduction to the course Class 2 Defining “culture” and “cross-cultural communication” Class 3 Individualism versus collectivism: the work of Hofstede Class 4 Power distance: the work of Hofstede continued Class 5 Power distance: continued Class 6 High versus low-context communication styles: the work of Hall Class 7 Cultures and orientation to time Class 8 Mid-term Exam Class 9 Non-verbal communication and culture Class 10 Non-verbal communication and culture: continued Class 11 Understanding social context and communication: the work of Brown & Levinson Class 12 Understanding social context and communication: continued Class 13 End-term Project Class 14 End-term project Class 15 Class & Final Exam |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
Materials for the course will be provided by the instructor, via Schoology. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Grading Method/Criteria: Participation: 15% Mid-term exam: 25% End-term exam: 30% Project: 15% Quizzes & Tasks: 15% Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Failure to complete homework on time or to actively participate in class may lead to points being deducted from the “participation” category. To pass the course, your overall score must be at least 50%. Course policies Student obligations It is the responsibility of students to read the syllabus and weekly agendas carefully to take the quizzes and exams during the designated time and submit their works by the designated due dates. If you are absent more than the maximum allowed number of times, the final grade will be an F regardless of your final score for the course. Academic integrity It is required that students take quizzes and exams individually; cheating/plagiarizing other’s work will not be tolerated. Students can help each other with assignments to clearly understand questions, but answer parts in each assignment must be completed independently. Co-work is not allowed for this course unless in case of group-work assignments. |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
There are no set requirements. However, learners are expected to have completed 1st and 2nd year English core courses. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Course Website Every student must enroll in the course through Schoology. Your professor will give you the access code on the first day of classes. Weekly announcements will be uploaded on the course page on Schoology. Please check Schoology for detailed information on assignments or other course information. Please contact your professor if you have any problems accessing the website. If you have problems with your login, please contact or visit SSB (RQ 207-E). ***Note: this syllabus is subject to change.*** |