授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
14489:[2025 春セメスター]英語で学ぶ社会・文化（中級）(JA) § 14490:（副）英語で学ぶ社会・文化（中級）(JA) 2025 春セメスター 木4 法学部 FOSTER JOHN PAUL 2

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授業施設

興学館KO102号教室

授業で利用する言語

日本語

授業の概要と方法

Heroes, Myth, and Culture
This course will examine the portrayals of heroes from different cultures in myth, literature, film, and history to discover how each hero embodies the values of that culture. Readings and films will focus on heroes and heroines from ancient Greece, Northern Europe, and the United States. Students will investigate heroes and heroines from cultures of their own choosing as part of the class as well.

受講生の到達目標

By the end of this class, you will be able to:
• Understand the roles heroes and heroines play in different societies and cultures
• Analyze, discuss, and summarize stories, essays, and films
• Develop critical thinking skills about cultural values
• Utilize effective public speaking skills to make presentations
• Express yourself more confidently in English

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授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
Week 1

Class Introduction & How to Understand Stories, Part 1

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Video: Greek Gods Explained in 12 Minutes
After watching the video, we will complete a family tree of the Greek gods and their relationships.

Week 2

What is a hero?

Videos: What Makes a Hero? & A Host of Heroes
After watching these short videos, we will start to discover our own definitions of what makes someone a hero.

Week 3

The Hero’s Journey & How to Understand Stories, Part 2

We will discuss the idea of the hero's journey, the basis for the book The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell.

Week 4

The Myth of Orpheus & Eurydice & Example Story Map

To ensure that students understand the fundamentals of story structure, we will complete a story map on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice together as a class.

Week 5

Film: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Part 1

To ensure that students understand the fundamentals of story structure, we will complete a story map on the film together as a class.

Week 6

Film: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Part 2 & Example Story Map

To ensure that students understand the fundamentals of story structure, we will complete a story map on the film together as a class.

Week 7

The Myth of Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head

Students will choose their presentation topics and we will discuss the my myth of Perseus and Medusa.

Week 8

Story Map on Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head Due

We will cover the major parts of a presentation and discuss techniques that students can use to make engaging presentations.

Week 9

The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur

We will discuss the meaning of one of the most famous Greek myths, the story of Theseus and the Minotaur.

Week 10

The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus

We will discuss the meaning of one of the most famous Greek myths, the story of Icarus and Daedalus.

Weeks 11 and 12

Presentations

Students will make presentations on a god, goddess, hero, or mythological being of their choosing that we do not cover in class.

Week 13

Film, Part 1

Students will watch the first half of the film and see how the story matches the hero's journey.

Week 14

Film Part 2

Students will watch the second half of the film and see how the film matches the hero's journey.

授業実施形態

この授業は全授業回を対⾯で実施します。
All class sessions will be face-to-face.

授業外学習の指示

In this class, you will be discussing stories, short videos, and films in English every week. In order to do well in this class, you need to prepare before and after class, too. First, always complete homework assignments before class, especially the reading. Second, when you are in class, make sure you write down everything I put on the blackboard in your notebook and review your notes after class. Third, ask questions about anything you don't understand.



Next, you have three major projects in this class, two story maps and one presentation. Although you will have some time to work on these assignments in class so I can give you feedback, most of your preparation will be done outside of class, including researching and writing the assignments, memorizing them, and practicing your pronunciation and intonation. The more you prepare outside of class, the higher your grades will be!

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

Class Journal 20%
Story Maps (2 x 25) 40%
Presentation 25%
Participation & Homework 15%

成績評価方法(備考)

成績評価方法--備考 
2/3以上の出席が必要です。



Grading Criteria and Method of Evaluation--Note 
Students are required to attend at least two thirds of the classes.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

It is not necessary to purchase textbooks because handouts or PDF files will be distributed on manaba+R.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/