3S
Class Introduction
Introduction to English Studies
The historical development of English and its light and shadow
English, now an international language, originally developed from the languages of several tribes within the Germanic peoples, but through repeated conflicts, it has evolved under the influence of various ethnic groups. Therefore, in this lecture, we will focus on the historical background to understand the essence of the English language. And there is light and shadow there.
English, now an international language, originally developed from the languages of several tribes within the Germanic peoples, but through repeated conflicts, it has evolved under the influence of various ethnic groups. Therefore, in this lecture, we will focus on the historical background to understand the essence of the English language. And there is light and shadow there.
Cultural Theory of Wide-Area English-Speaking Countries
Exploring the roots of British and American culture through knightly romance and picaresque novels
Explore the Picaresque novels and chivalric romances of early modern Spain and Italy—the main sources of influence of modern British and American literature—filled with inner depth, adventurous spirit, and thirst for knowledge—and uncover the influence of Eastern technology and market culture brought by Arabic literature to medieval Southern Europe under centuries of Islamic rule. On the eastern side of early modern Eurasia, we also look at Chinese Ming dynasty novels and Edo-period Japanese literature.
Explore the Picaresque novels and chivalric romances of early modern Spain and Italy—the main sources of influence of modern British and American literature—filled with inner depth, adventurous spirit, and thirst for knowledge—and uncover the influence of Eastern technology and market culture brought by Arabic literature to medieval Southern Europe under centuries of Islamic rule. On the eastern side of early modern Eurasia, we also look at Chinese Ming dynasty novels and Edo-period Japanese literature.
American History
American Democracy from a Historical Perspective
In recent years in America, there have been ongoing movements highlighting the dangers of democracy, such as social division, political distrust, the resurgence of racism, and the retreat of rights for women and LGBTQ people. In this course, we will historically review these trends and examine the characteristics and significance of American political culture, which has rebuilt democracy through social movements.
In recent years in America, there have been ongoing movements highlighting the dangers of democracy, such as social division, political distrust, the resurgence of racism, and the retreat of rights for women and LGBTQ people. In this course, we will historically review these trends and examine the characteristics and significance of American political culture, which has rebuilt democracy through social movements.
English-speaking Culture Seminar
Critically viewing society through museums
We research museum culture in English-speaking countries, mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Using the museum system, which has collected objects and recorded history, students develop the ability to critically interpret the structure and history of Anglo-American societies. By reading English literature, students will enhance their language proficiency and literacy, and will also conduct fieldwork at exhibitions, learning how to reflect on society through observations on site.
We research museum culture in English-speaking countries, mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Using the museum system, which has collected objects and recorded history, students develop the ability to critically interpret the structure and history of Anglo-American societies. By reading English literature, students will enhance their language proficiency and literacy, and will also conduct fieldwork at exhibitions, learning how to reflect on society through observations on site.
Special Lecture on Language (English) Culture
The Generation and Transformation of Film Genres
Using English-speaking films as their theme, we delve into the core of various genres. We carefully interpret the spirit of the times, deep psychology, meaning, cross-border culture, and wavering identities woven through the video. This special lecture explores genre evolution and cultural backgrounds across film history, spanning from classics to the present.
Using English-speaking films as their theme, we delve into the core of various genres. We carefully interpret the spirit of the times, deep psychology, meaning, cross-border culture, and wavering identities woven through the video. This special lecture explores genre evolution and cultural backgrounds across film history, spanning from classics to the present.
British Literature Seminar
Try creating a play in your head
You will read plays from Britain and Ireland, including William Shakespeare, in English. Since a play is a blueprint for staging a stage, you aim to understand the play while thinking about the characters' movements and costumes as if you were a director, while imagining the actual play in your mind. I also go to the theater to watch a play.
You will read plays from Britain and Ireland, including William Shakespeare, in English. Since a play is a blueprint for staging a stage, you aim to understand the play while thinking about the characters' movements and costumes as if you were a director, while imagining the actual play in your mind. I also go to the theater to watch a play.