【授業の目的】
（授業の言語は英語なので、この説明も英語となります。）
日本の歴史を振り返り、日本人の行動や考え方を時代背景の中で理解することが目的とする。
The last years before World War II were both a highly interesting and a very confusing time in Japan: high unemployment, growing distance between government and people, but also rapid developments in the arts and remarkable cultural activity. This class will focus on the first years of Showa history, 1926 to 1941, showing films of the period and reading some of its stories, all depicting typical aspects of their day.
【授業の到達目標】
(1)行動や考え方などを、社会背景と結びつけて理解し、分析することができる。（知識・理解）
(2)主体的な分析を基づき、自分の考えを英語で論理的に説明することができる。（技能）
The class aims at giving a vivid picture of life in Japan during the most turbulent and complicated period of its modern history: the last days of peace, with all their problems. A period of Japanese history that has attracted particularly wide interest. At the same time, English listening and talking ability will be trained.
【授業概要（キーワード）】
20th century Japanese history, Modern Japanese literature and society
【学生主体型授業（アクティブラーニング）について】
B-1．学生同士の話し合いの中で互いの意見に触れる機会がある。：1～25％
C-1．自分の意見をまとめて発表する機会がある。：26～50％
【科目の位置付け】
(Please refer to the curriculum map to determine which curriculum policy is applicable for this course.)
Life in Japan during the last years before the war.
【SDGs（持続可能な開発目標）】
04.質の高い教育をみんなに
【授業計画】
・授業の方法
Along with a minimum of commentary and explanation, we are going to watch some of the most acclaimed films of their day (with subtitles), read some short works by major writers (English translation attached), and will afterwards have enough chance to ask questions and discuss. Along with questions and/or further discussion of points of interest, wishes for particular authors or stories or films will be eagerly appreciated.
・日程
1: What was Pre-War Japan like? A Brief Introduction
2-12: Films/Reading, Discussion, Q&A
13-15: Presentation Sessions
【学習の方法・準備学修に必要な学修時間の目安】
・受講のあり方
Participants are expected to read the stories beforehand, and prepare questions and comments. They are also to perform a presentation on a class-related topic of their own choice for one of the final sessions.
・授業時間外学習（予習・復習）のアドバイス
Keep your interest in your own country awake.
【成績の評価】
・基準
Apart from your final presentation, reading the stories before the session and taking an active part in discussions and Q&A will be most important for successful participation.
・方法
Final Presentation: 40%
Active Participation: 60%
【テキスト・参考書】
Stories will be put on the webclass in advance.
【その他】
・学生へのメッセージ
Enjoy an easy-going class about an interesting and very important era in Japanese history.
・オフィス・アワー
Thursday, 13:30 to 14:30 (General Education Section 1, 2nd floor, E-204)
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