| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51355:Policy Studies 3 (EPS-A) (B) § 51356:Policy Science Special Lecture (EPS-A)(B) | 2024 | Fall | Fri4 | College Of Policy Science | GERRY YOKOTA | 2 |
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Language
Course Outline and Method
This course is student-focused, with short introductory lectures followed by weekly pair and group work. This course is open to both PS and CRPS students.
Student Attainment Objectives
•Understand the concepts of gender, race, and class and how they intersect at both individual and social levels
•Understand the influence of mass media and popular culture on perceptions of gender, race, and class
•Improve critical, logical and creative thinking
•Improve academic communication skills in English
<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと>
[S(B2.2-C1)], [L(B2.2-C1], [W(B2.2-C1)]
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
Week 1. Orientation |
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Introduction to course goals, assignments and teaching methods. |
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Week 2. Lecture: Racial Issues in Music |
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Demonstration of basic analytical methods using "Sun City" and "Ordinary Love." |
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Week 3. Group Work |
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Collaborative analysis of "Weeping." |
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Week 4. Lecture: Gender Issues in Music |
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Application of additional analytical methods to "Landslide" and "Beauty Is within Us." |
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Week 5. Group Work |
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Collaborative analysis of "Born This Way." |
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Week 6. Lecture: Music about War |
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Application of additional analytical methods to "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Masters of War." |
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Week 7. Group Work |
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Collaborative analysis of "What's Goin' On." |
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Week 8. Lecture: Environmental Issues in Music |
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Demonstration of additional analytical methods using "Earth Song" and "All the Good Girls Go to Hell." |
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Week 9. Group Work |
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Collaborative analysis of "Is There Still Anything that Love Can Do?" |
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Week 10. Final Presentation Design |
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Selection of songs to showcase mastery of analytical skills and research questions. |
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Week 11. Presentation Outline |
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Focus on organization and structure. |
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Week 12. PowerPoint Design and Script |
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Focus on visual rhetoric, accessibility issues, and coordinating speech and visuals. |
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Week 13. Presentations |
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Individual presentations. |
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Week 14. Pair Interviews |
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Follow-up interviews in pairs. |
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Week 15. Closure |
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Feedback and reflection. |
Class Format
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.
* In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html