授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | | 本授業は、社会言語学の基礎を習得し、日本文化とコミュニケーションスタイルに対する理解を深めるとともに、理論的に分析できるようになることを目的とします。言語と文化の関係を深く探り、異文化コミュニケーション能力育成への応用も考えます。 |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | The course aims to introduce basic concepts and research approaches to the connection between language, culture and society. It aims to enhance the understanding of basic concepts of sociolinguistics as well as practical knowledge about Japanese language and communication culture. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | (1) To get acquainted with the basic concepts of sociolinguistics and be able to explain these and provide examples from everyday life.
(2) To deepen understanding of your own and others’ linguistic behavior by reconsidering the relationship between language and society and reflecting on your own experiences.
(3) To acquire practical intercultural communication skills in Japanese settings. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | This is an active learning course, and participants will be expected to join in-class discussions and activities. Below are the sample topics to be discussed. However, the course plan is tentative and subject to change depending on students’ interests.
1. Introduction
2. Language, Society and Culture
3-4. Regional and social dialects
5-6. Language and gender
7-8. Honorifics and politeness
9-10. Linguistic Landscape
11-12. Intercultural communication in Japan
13-14. Final presentations
15. Reflections and overall discussion |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | There are no prerequisites for this course.
The course is fully taught in English. The basic knowledge on Japanese syllabic writing systems and grammar is welcome but not required. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Active class participation and reflection papers: 15%
Reflection papers and assignments: 45%
Final presentation: 40% |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | The materials will be provided in class. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | Asahi, Y., Usami, M., & Inoue, F. (Eds.) (2022). Handbook of Japanese Sociolinguistics. Boston/Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton.
Holmes, J., & Wilson, N. (2022). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. NY: Routledge.
Sanada, S., Long, D., Asahi, Y., & Chien, Y. (2014). Japanese Sociolinguistics Illustrated Second Edition. Tokyo: Akiyama Shoten. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Prereading tasks and post-class reflection papers will be assigned regularly.
Students will be expected to prepare for the final presentation. |
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履修取り下げ制度（利用の有無）学部のみ
Course withdrawal | | | Need to submit a Course Withdrawal Form by the deadline when students have no intention of finishing a course during the Semester. |
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備考
Others | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | A-1）Face-to-face course （Only face-to-face classes） |
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