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科目名 卒業論文研究ゼミ2
教員名 ロ・ディコマウロ
単位数    1 学年    3 開講区分 文理学部
科目群 英文学科
学期 後期 履修区分 必修
授業概要 Students will continue to be exposed to the classical tradition. The reception of this idea in American culture will be the focus, particularly within Henry James’s “Daisy Miller,” Edith Wharton’s “Roman Fever,” and the movie Dead Poets Society.
授業のねらい・到達目標 Can analyze of a major theme in Western culture, carpe diem (Latin for “seize the day”), coined by the Roman poet Horace.
Can identify its popularity throughout cultural history.
Can trace the evolution and versatility of the carpe diem leitmotif as it appears in such different media and genre, from ancient poetry through modern prose to film.

この科目は文理学部(学士(文学))のディプロマポリシーDP2,DP4,DP5,DP6及びカリキュラムポリシーCP7,CP9に対応しています。
授業の方法 Regular homework will ensure proper preparation for each class. Students must study all the material covered is the previous class for weekly quizzes. They will also be required to write an essay based on the carpe diem theme. Finally, they should spend 1 hour to complete preparation and homework for each class.
授業計画
1 Horace
[Pre] Name card picture, Glue, Study, & Henry JAMES
[Post] Brainstorm a topic by finding some general information and reading it.
2 H. James “Daisy Miller” Chapter I (pages 327-31)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter I (pp. 327-331).
[Post] Read the literary work that you chose and take notes.
3 “Daisy Miller” Chapter I (331-35)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter I (331-35).
[Post] Find at least one academic book on your topic, read the relevant parts, and take notes.
4 “Daisy Miller” Chapter II (335-40)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter II (335-40).
[Post] Find at least one academic article on your topic, read it, and take notes.
5 “Daisy Miller” Chapter II (340-45)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter II (335-40).
[Post] Make an outline.
6 “Daisy Miller” Chapter III (345-50)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter III (345-50).
[Post] Write the first body paragraph.
7 “Daisy Miller” Chapter III (350-54)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter III (350-54).
[Post] Write the second body paragraph.
8 “Daisy Miller” Chapter IV (354-60)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter IV (354-60).
[Post] Write the third body paragraph.
9 “Daisy Miller” Chapter IV (360-65)
[Pre] Read “Daisy Miller” Chapter IV (360-65).
[Post] Write the rest of the body paragraphs.
10 E. Wharton “Roman Fever” Chapter I
[Pre] Read E. Wharton “Roman Fever” Chapter I.
[Post] Write the introductory paragraph.
11 E. Wharton “Roman Fever” Chapter II
[Pre] Read E. Wharton “Roman Fever” Chapter II.
[Post] Write the concluding paragraph.
12 Dead Poets Society [1/2]
[Pre] Study for quiz.
[Post] Write the Works Cited list, and print out a first draft.
13 Dead Poets Society [2/2]
[Pre] Study for quiz.
[Post] Write a 2nd draft, have a classmate edit it, and print it out.
14 Second/Final draft of 6-page research essay workshop
[Pre] Study for quiz.
[Post] Reflect on essay.
15 Conclusion & Course Evaluation
[Pre] Reflect on course.
[Post] Prepare for graduation thesis.
その他
教科書 CHIN, Peter et al., Academic Writing Skills 1, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9780017636224, 2012
For each class, students who forget their textbook or supplies will give 1% of their final grade to students who share their textbook or supplies.
Please buy the textbooks BEFORE the first class.
参考書 使用しない
成績評価の方法及び基準 レポート(36%)、13 Quizzes (4% each)(52%)、12 Homework assignments (1% / each)(12%)
オフィスアワー Wednesdays 3rd period (13:00 – 14:30)

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