| 年度 | 2005 |
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| 科目名 | ESP309 |
| 教員名 | S．ベデロ |
| 授業概要 | Japan has been strengthening its African ties that it is now a key player of Africa’s socio-economic growth. On the cultural side， however， the two remain worlds apart geographically and in human terms.The aim of this course is to contribute to the bridging of the perceptional gap that often characterizes African issues.Topics and class activities allow students to individually shape their own language needs and academic interests. |
| 授業計画 | Reading， listening and speaking are the key language components of the course. Students improve on these by listening to presentations， viewing video documentaries and by discussing their ideas with fellow students. Week One: Introduction to the course; Personal Information and Q&A Week Two: Putting Africa into Perspective Quiz Game Week Three: Video Session and Discussion Africa， A history Denied Week Four: Would Africa be better off without colonization? Reading and discussion Week Five: Beliefs and systems of thought Week Six: Women Issues Students Presentation and Discussion Week Seven: The Role of Music and Dance Lecture and Video session Week Eight: Movers and Shakers in Africa Lecture Week Nine: Education and Development Students Presentation and Discussion Week Ten: The Truth with AID and ODA Reading and Discussion Week Eleven: The Issue of Debt Relief Video Session and Discussion Week Twelve: The New Partnership between Japan and Africa Students Presentation Week Thirteen: Final Review and the Tasting of African Food |
| 評価方法 | Grading is based on attendance， successful weekly assignments， class activities and final presentation. Each student is required to give one presentation. Students could spend up to one hour per week for reading and other related assignments. |
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| メッセージ | The class is informative and fun. The title of the class is meant to reflect an ancient African tradition where people sat around a tree of fire to hear stories of wisdom. |