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	英語総合講座III-34 　　Global Issues	KIRK JOHNSON　 4単位　 3〜4　 前期

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The focus of this class is on current issues in the world that are neglected by the mainstream media outlets for whatever reason.  In this class, we will learn about and discuss subject matter such as the media, landmine proliferation, sweatshop labor, our food supply, deforestation and conflict/blood diamonds.

評価方法：

Grades for this class will be based on classwork, participation, quizzes, an online class forum, homework, and group projects/presentations.

テキスト名：

There will be no standard text for this class.  Instead, we will use a variety of sources for each topic such as, videos, radio news broadcasts, selected pages from books, and articles from a variety of sources. We will also use the Internet as a research tool and create an online class forum. Most of the sources we use are for native speakers of English. While these may have been changed to make them easier, they will still challenge you.

注意事項：

This class will not only challenge your language ability, but also your knowledge and beliefs about the world. Much of the class is taught in standard lecture style; However, you will also be expected to participate in group discussions and group research projects.

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１． Landmines ߝ The problems, the victims, the campaign to ban them. ２． Corporate Media and Big businessߝ What is the relationship? Who and What are they? Can you identify media bias/propaganda? ３． Our food ߝ What is in it? The role of Agribusiness in food production/distribution; BSE, is it a problem? ４． Sweatshops ߝ What and where are they? Why do they exist and who is fighting against them? ５． Blood Diamonds ߝ Who are the victims? What responsibility do we have as consumers? ６． Deforestation ߝ What is happening? What is happening to stop it? ７． Additional topics to be decided

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