基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	英米文学概論（総　英）／Introduction to English and American Literature
時間割コード ／Course Code	H240320001
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	総合文化学部英米言語文化学科コース決定前／College of Global and Regional Culture Department of British and American Language and Culture
開講区分 ／semester offered	後期／Second Semester
単位数 ／Credits	4.0
学年 ／Year	2,3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS
科目区分 ／Course Group	専門科目　専門科目選択必修／専門科目 専門科目選択必修
遠隔授業 ／Remote lecture	No

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名 ／Instructor	教員所属名 ／Affiliation
サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS	英米言語文化学科／Department of British and American Language and Culture

※ポリシーとの関連性 ／*Relevance to Policy	Students will examine aspects of language and culture through the study of British and American literature.
授業に関する問い合わせ ／Inquiries about classes	Contact information will be provided on the first day of class, or email ellis@okiu.ac.jp
学びの準備 ／Prepare to learn	ねらい ／Goal This course introduces major themes, genres, and approaches in British and American literature through the study of poetry, short fiction, and excerpts of longer works. By reading from different periods and traditions, students will develop foundational skills in literary interpretation, close reading, and discussion. The course explores how literary texts reflect and question social, cultural, and historical contexts while introducing students to a range of narrative styles, including Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, gothic fiction, and fantasy. メッセージ ／Message This course will be conducted primarily in English, except in cases where Japanese is necessary. Active participation, consistent effort, and independent study are required. This will be a safe environment where you will be able to make mistakes as part of the process. 到達目標 ／Attainment Targets Read and understand short literary texts in English. 1.Identify literary techniques such as perspective, symbolism, and metaphor. 2.Understand how literary works relate to historical, cultural, and social contexts. 3.Discuss literary texts and themes through class discussion and short written responses. 4. Develop basic skills and a personal voice for writing about literature through analytical and creative responses.
学びの実践 ／Learning Practices	授業計画 ／Class Plan The instructor will provide more information on the first day of class. テキスト・参考文献・資料など ／Textbooks, references, materials, etc. Selected excerpts and short texts will be provided by the instructor (PDF or handout). Students are expected to bring assigned readings and their reflection journals to every class. 学びの手立て ／Way of learning The structure of this course will be chronological, with each unit providing historical background and close reading of selected prose and poetry. Students will keep reflection journals for assigned readings and use them to support discussion. They will also complete short presentations on selected authors or works. Vocabulary scaffolding will be incorporated to support comprehension of challenging language in the texts. There will be a final examination at the end of the course. 評価 ／Evaluation Participation and Discussion: 20% Reflection Journals: 25% Presentations: 20% Written assignments: 15% Final Exam: 20%
生成AIの利用について ／Generative AI Usage	生成AIの利用範囲 ／Rules for the use of Generative AI Usage ①利用を認めない(教員の指示がある場合を除く) 補足事項（任意） ／Additional Information The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus if necessary. In such cases, students will be informed in advance.
学びの継続 ／Continuing to learn	次のステージ・関連科目 ／Next Stage and Related Courses Preparation for further study of English and American literature, including preparation for an undergraduate thesis
授業外学修時間の考え方 ／Overtime Learning	授業外学修時間はシラバスの授業計画を参考にして、計画・実施してください。

No.	回（日時） ／Time (date and time)	授業計画 ／Class Plan	授業時間外学修の内容 ／Out-of-Class Learning	備考 ／Notes
1	1	Course introduction: What is literature? Reading practices and expectations / Elements of fiction: plot, character, narration; introduction to reading responses	Short introductory reflection; reading response
2	2	Discussion: Elements of fiction; guided reading practice	Reading assignment & reflection
3	3	Romanticism in British and American literature	Reading assignment & reflection
4	4	Romanticism: Discussion	Reading assignment & reflection; prepare short presentations
5	5	Short presentations; Gothic fiction: overview	Reading assignment & reflection
6	6	Discussion: suspense, symbolism, and gothic conventions	Reading assignment & reflection
7	7	Ghost stories and the fantastic	Reading assignment & reflection
8	8	Discussion: imagination and the supernatural	Reading assignment & reflection;prepare short presentations
9	9	Short presentations; Introduction to Realism	Reading assignment & reflection
10	10	Discussion: social expectations and everyday life in realist fiction	Reading assignment & reflection
11	11	Psychological realism and narrative perspective	Reading assignment & reflection
12	12	Discussion: Character psychology	Reading assignment & reflection; Prepare short character analysis
13	13	Present character analysis; Introduction to modernism: historical context and literary experimentation	Reading assignment & reflection;
14	14	Modernism continued	Reading assignment & reflection; Prepare short presentations on modernist writers and techniques
15	15	Short presentations on modernist writers and techniques	Reading assignment & reflection
16	16	Mystery and Detective Fiction	Reading assignment & reflection
17	17	Mystery and Detective Fiction continued	Reading assignment & reflection
18	18	Postwar fiction	Reading assignment & reflection
19	19	Postwar fiction continued	Reading; Draft response
20	20	Fantasy in British and American literature: myth, imagination, world-building	Reading assignment & reflection
21	21	Fantasy continued; begin group worldbuilding presentations	Prepare worldbuilding presentations
22	22	Group worldbuilding presentations	Reading assignment & reflection
23	23	Contemporary fiction	Reading assignment & reflection
24	24	Contemporary fiction;culture, identity, and storytelling	Reading assignment; prepare reflection on identity
25	25	Culture and identity continued	Reading assignment & reflection
26	26	Digital narratives	Reading assignment & reflection; Research example of digital narrative
27	27	Digital narratives continued	Reading assignment & reflection; prepare and practice for a short reading of a favorite work
28	28	Short readings and responses	Reading assignment & reflection
29	29	Review of course	Study for final examination
30	30	Final Examination	Submit final response and reflection