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令和2年度以降入学者 英語圏文学特殊研究1
教員名 チルトンマイルズ
単位数    2 課程 前期課程 開講区分 文理学部
科目群 英文学専攻
学期 前期 履修区分 選択必修
授業形態 対面授業
Blackboard ID 20231782
授業概要 In this seminar, we will explore human limits and potentials in relation to knowledge, and the power gained from knowledge. First, we will be read the ancient Greek myth of Prometheus, a story of a god who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to humans, along with other knowledge and technology. For this, he was punished. Second, we will read a version of the Prometheus myth, Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein. It tells the story of Doctor Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living being, a ‘monster’ of horrific strength and ugliness. Disgusted at his actions, Frankenstein flees, and the monster is left to roam Europe in search of both his creator and redemption. The novel blends the Promethean themes of the dangers of knowledge, the power of nature, and what it means to be human. It is also considered the first science fiction novel, and in its investigations of the limits of human knowledge, introduces many of the problems that shaped a rapidly modernizing Europe in the early nineteenth century.
授業のねらい・到達目標 The main objectives of this course are to introduce the myth of Prometheus, ideas of modernity, science fiction, and romanticism; along with improving abilities in reading and interpreting complex texts in English, participating in discussions, and in writing essays.
授業の形式 演習
授業の方法 Classes will consist mostly of discussion with occasional short explanatory lectures. In the first two weeks, we will read and discuss a version of the myth of Prometheus by the American writer James Baldwin. For the remainder of the course, we will read and discuss Frankenstein. In addition to readings and discussions, students will give a final presentation and write an essay derived from the presentation.

事前に授業担当教員の許可を得た者については、遠隔での参加を認める場合がある。Blackboard に配信する課題を提出することで代替措置とする。そのほか詳しいことは状況に応じて別途指示する。
授業計画
1 Course Introduction; explanation of the aims of the class; introduction and discussion of the Promethean myth.
【事前学習】Review syllabus. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read the myth of Prometheus. (2時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
2 Discuss the myth of Prometheus.
【事前学習】Reread the myth of Prometheus. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 15-32. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
3 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 33-50. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
4 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 51-72. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
5 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 73-90. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
6 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 93-112. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
7 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 113-137. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
8 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 138-151. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
9 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 155-178. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
10 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 179-197. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
11 Discuss the reading.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Read Frankenstein, pages 198-225. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
12 Discuss the reading and textual analysis paragraphs.
【事前学習】Review this week's reading and questions. (2時間)
【事後学習】Write a textual analysis paragraph. (3時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
13 Discuss textual analysis paragraphs.
【事前学習】Revise textual analysis paragraphs. (2時間)
【事後学習】Prepare final presentation. (3時間)
14 Presentations, discussions.
【事前学習】Revise presentations. (2時間)
【事後学習】Finish writing final essay. (3時間)
15 Final essay due. Review discussion.
【事前学習】Revise final essay. (2時間)
【事後学習】Review and prepare for next semester. (2時間)
【授業形態】対面授業
その他
教科書 Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, Penguin; ISBN-13: 978-0141439471, 2003
Other materials will be supplied by the instructor.
参考書 使用しない
成績評価の方法及び基準 レポート:final essay (30%)、授業参画度:Participation in class discussions(40%)、presentation(30%)
対⾯授業に参加できない場合の条件を満たし遠隔で参加した場合、課題の提出によって評価する。期日については都度、Blackboardで告知する。
オフィスアワー Monday 16:30-17:30.

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