【主題】
Seminar of Life in Modern Britain. In this seminar students will learn about the history, geograpghy, demography and culture of the countries that make up the British Isles.
【指導方針概要】
In this seminar we will examine many aspects of Modern Britain. Topics of study could include: fashion, art & film, comedy & humour, law, politics, regional languages/dialects, current societal problems etc. Students will learn new vocabulary, listen to short recordings or read short texts on the topics and then discuss important issues.
A brief examination of the effects of British Imperialism on the cultures of Commonwealth countries (India, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand etc.) will provide a background for the variety one can observe in contemporary British culture.
【教材】
※指定図書は担当教員が、学生が必読すべきものとして指定する図書のことです。
図書は図書館に置いてあり、１週間借りることができます。（一部貸出不可の図書もあります。）
| テキスト | No textbook for this course. The teacher will provide handouts and worksheets. |
| 指定図書 | －指定図書は、登録されていません。－ |
【学生に対する希望事項】
A main goal of this seminar is to give students an opportunity to develop and practice their English skills (Reading, writing, speaking, listening). The course will be conducted in English and students will read a mixture or real English texts as well as level-appropriate texts. Homework will involve reading, researching and preparing speeches. Students will be asked to discuss and give speeches in English. Students will also write their final report (thesis) in English.