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    英語総合講座III-11
  Studies in Culture: Japanese and American Horror in Literature and Film
BEN LEHTINEN 
4単位 
3〜4 
前期 
11002111

1. Sensitively appraise, examine and introduce characteristics of horror fiction sub-genres and literary elements through readings, films, discussions and activities using English.  
2. Investigate the historical origins and definition of horror within a society.
3. Cross-culturally compare and contrast themes of horror in both the U.S. and Japan.
4. Develop vocabulary through use of synonyms and antonyms.
5. Improve critical and narrative essay writing skills.
6. Developing ability to search for information using the internet.
7. Read extensively.

評価方法: Participation self-evaluation 10%
Extensive Reading Reports 15%
Quizzes 15%
Oral Presentations 20%
Vocabulary Journal 10%
Narration Essay 15%
Critique essay 15%

テキスト名: To be announced

注意事項: As we will be reading a lot in this course, it is recommended that you have a KEPT reading score of at least 18. Enrollment will be limited to 30 students.

授業計画――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――
1. Introduction to course
Discussion: What are elements of Horror?
Introduction to literary terms
2. Origins of Horror in Japan and America
Nightmares  
The importance of ‘theme’
3. Accessing horror through the Internet
Writing about horror: Critique Essay
4. Sub-genres of horror: Biological horror
5. Sub-genres of horror: Psychological Thriller
6. Sub-genres of horror: Psychological Thriller
7. Sub-genres of horror: Dystopia
8. Sub-genres of horror: Dystopia
Student presentations
9. Sub-genres of horror: Dystopia
Writing about horror: The Narration Essay
Student presentations
10. Sub-genres of horror: Fantastique
11. Sub-genres of horror: The Ghost Story
Comparing and contrasting Japanese and American Horror
12. Sub-genres of horror: The Ghost Story
Kaidan
13. Sub-genres of horror: The Ghost Story
Japanese Horror Manga and film
14. American Horror Film
15. American Horror Film