3S
Class Introduction
Introduction to English Studies
English, which has now become an international language, originally developed from the languages of several tribes within the Germanic peoples, but has changed under the influence of various ethnic groups in the course of repeated struggles. Therefore, in this lecture, we will focus on the historical background to understand the essence of the English language. And there is light and shade there.
Cultural Theory of Wide-Area English-Speaking Countries
Explore early modern Spanish and Italian picaresque novels and chivalric romances, which are major influences of modern English and American literature, full of interiorism, adventurous spirit, and intellectual thirst, and discover the influence of Eastern technology and market culture that Arabic literature brought to medieval southern Europe under hundreds of years of Islamic rule. In the east of the same early modern Eurasia, we look at Chinese Ming Dynasty novels and Japanese literature of the Edo period.
American History
In recent years, there have been movements in the United States that show the danger of democracy, such as social division, political distrust, resurgence of racism, and the regression of women's and LGBTQ rights. In this class, we will look back on these trends historically and consider the characteristics and significance of American political culture that has rebuilt democracy through social movements.
English-speaking Culture Seminar
This course studies museum culture in English-speaking countries, mainly in the United States and the United Kingdom. Using the system of museums, which have collected objects and recorded history, students develop the ability to critically read the structure and history of Anglo-American society. In addition to improving language skills and literacy through reading English literature, students also learn how to consider society through field observations at exhibitions.
Special Lecture on Language (English) Culture
Based on English-speaking films, we will delve into the core of various genres. We carefully decipher the spirit of the times, deep psychology, meaning, transnational culture, and fluctuating identity spun by images. This is a special lecture that explores the evolution of genres and cultural contexts while crossing the history of cinema, from classics to the present.
British Literature Seminar
Read William Shakespeare and other British and Irish plays in English. A play is a blueprint for performing a stage, so I aim to understand the play while imagining the actual play in my head while thinking about the movements and costumes of the characters as if I were a director. I also go to the theater and watch a play.
American literature
This course will provide an overview of the history of American literature, focusing on representative authors and works from the colonial period to the 21st century. It will touch upon specific texts, examine the literary characteristics of each work and author, and also look at the social and cultural background, examining the relationship between the work and the historical background.
Regional Culture and Society in the UK and the US
Modern Britain has envisioned a political society that includes multiple diverse communities under the ideal of multiculturalism. This course will look back at the history of the modern British Empire and immigration that underpins this vision, and explore efforts to address the issue of racism and the coexistence of cultural identities.
Tourism and Culture Seminar
We will explore the relationship between tourism and culture through a variety of themes, including world heritage sites in the UK and the US. Through close reading of textbooks, presentations and discussions, students will acquire the basic elements necessary for understanding tourism, culture and cultural heritage. Materials and reference websites are all in English, so students will also develop foreign language proficiency.
American Culture Studies/British Culture Studies
This is an introductory course that provides a broad overview of culture and society in English-speaking countries, with a focus on the United States and the United Kingdom. Students will consider contemporary issues, social systems, lifestyles, ethnic groups, and the formation of national culture.
American Literature Seminar
This is a seminar course in which students will analyze literary works written by American authors. In addition to close reading of the works, students will also read literature to understand the historical background. The course will proceed through presentations and group discussions.
Interpretation and Translation Training (English)
Under the guidance of instructors with practical experience in English interpretation and translation, students will learn the basics of practical English usage in a range of situations, from practical to literary translation, and tourist and speech interpretation.
Japanology English
This is a practical class aimed at learning about Japanese culture and history in English and explaining and introducing the content in English. Students from three departments in Faculty of Humanities participate in this class.
Intercultural Communication
The purpose of this class is to look at one's own culture from the standpoint of others. By considering what constitutes "culture" in the first place and what is different in order to be recognized as a "different" culture, students will develop a relative perspective.
English Workshop
All first-year students take this course, and by reading English texts on themes such as English-speaking culture and cultural exchange, they deepen their understanding of English-speaking societies and cultures while acquiring the basic academic learning skills necessary for the specialized academic learning of this department. This class builds the foundation for academic learning in the "Second-Year Seminar."
Second Year Seminar
All second-year students take this course. Using textbooks (teaching materials) written in English, students practice specific topics related to the instructor's field of expertise, while improving their English skills in a well-balanced manner.
Academic Presentation Seminar
The aim is to summarize academic content according to the structure of English sentences and present it in an easy-to-understand manner in English. Furthermore, students will utilize the skills they have acquired to tackle their own research topics. The goal is to use this to write a graduation thesis summary in English and a report in English.