△Globalization[5C71]

＜授業のねらい＞

The aim of this course is to develop the students' knowledge and understanding regarding the forces in action within the concept of globalization.

＜受講にあたっての前提条件＞

None. However, students must be willing to try to communicate in English. The class will be in English.

＜具体的な到達目標＞

At the end of this class, students will be able to analyze and better understand the globalizing world in which they live. The students English abilities will also have improved since the class is in English.

＜授業計画及び準備学習＞

The course will begin with an examination of the concept of globalization. Attention will then be given to the different periods, or stages, of globalization, through-out human history. Areas that will be considered:
Weeks 1 through 5: The Ancient World - Mediterranean Societies, South-Asia, East-Asia
Weeks 6 through 8: Religious Expansion
Weeks 9 through 12: Exploration and Colonization
The latter part of the course, weeks 13 through 15, will analyze globalization as it functions today, the effects it has on regional cultures, and consider possible developments in the globalization of the future and how these may influence human society.

Students will have reading and writing for homework. The professor will give oral and written feedback.
Students must achieve 60％　or above to earn the credit.

＜成績評価方法＞

Homework (20%), course work (20%), projects/tests (30%), oral/aural performance (30%)

＜教科書＞

No text is required for this course.

＜参考書＞

None

＜オフィスアワー＞

Shinjuku: A-2737 Wednesday & Thursday lunch time and by appointment.