シラバス Syllabus

授業名 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE 2
Course Title ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE 2
担当教員 Instructor Name 夏 思洋(XIA siyang)
コード Couse Code NUC016_N23B
授業形態 Class Type 講義 Regular course
授業形式 Class Format On Campus
単位 Credits 2
言語 Language EN
科目区分 Course Category 専門教育科目400系 / Specialized Subject 400
学位 Degree BSc
開講情報 Terms / Location 2023 UG Nisshin Term4

授業の概要 Course Overview

Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement

This course can help students to foster the development of innovative and ethical leaders who possess a "Frontier Spirit" by developing critical thinking skills, fostering awareness of social issues, and inspiring creative thinking and ethical leadership.

授業の目的(意義) / Importance of this course

This course is an introduction to English and American literature, focusing on J. K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter series. Students will read and analyze the novel, exploring its themes, characters, and literary techniques. They will also study the historical and cultural context of the novel, as well as the author's life and influences. The course will develop students' skills in close reading, critical analysis, and effective communication through discussion, writing, and presentations.

到達目標 / Achievement Goal


-Students will develop their understanding of the novel and its significance.
-Students will develop their skills in literary analysis and interpretation.
-Students will develop their writing and presentation skills.
-Students will develop their ability to engage in meaningful discussions and debates about complex literary and social issues.
-Students will foster a love of literature and a lifelong appreciation for the power of words and ideas.

本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals

*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。

LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication

受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes


-Improved critical reading and analytical skills
-Increased knowledge and appreciation of English and American literature
-The ability to engage in meaningful discussions and debates about complex literary and social issues
-A stronger sense of empathy, compassion, and humanity, inspired by the novel's central messages and themes

SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに(Quality Education)

教育手法 Teaching Method

教育手法 Teaching Method % of Course Time
インプット型 Traditional 80 %
参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning ケースメソッド Case Method 20 %
フィールドメソッド Field Method 0 %
合計 Total 100 %

事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods

This course will be guided by a lecture, group discussion and presentations, which will be supported by independent study completed by the students outside of class. After-class individual and group work is also encouraged to take place in the library.
Feedback will be provided on homework assignments, in-class participation, quizzes in the class.

授業スケジュール Course Schedule

第1日(Day1)

Course introduction & Overview
Introduction to the book "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Discuss the major themes and characters in the novel.

第2日(Day2)

Character Analysis
Focus on character analysis of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.
Discuss the development of these characters throughout the series and specifically in this book.


第3日(Day3)

Plot Summary and Key Events
Summarize the plot of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Discuss key events and plot twists in the story.
Analyze the significance of these events and how they contribute to the overall narrative.

第4日(Day4)

Themes and Symbols
Explore the major themes presented in the book.
Identify symbols and their meanings throughout the story.

第5日(Day5)

Literary Devices
Introduce various literary devices used in the novel, such as foreshadowing, imagery, and personification.
Find examples of these literary devices in the text and discuss their effects on the story.

第6日(Day6)

Comparing the Book and Movie Adaptation
Watch the movie adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Compare and contrast the movie with the book, discussing any differences in plot, character development, and themes.

第7日(Day7)

Final Projects and Presentations
Work on group projects related to the novel.


●使用するケース
Compare and contrast the movie with the book

成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria

*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment Weights
コールドコール Cold Call 0 %
授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution 30 %
クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total 30 %
予習レポート Preparation Report 0 %
小テスト Quizzes / Tests 30 %
シミュレーション成績 Simulation 0 %
ケース試験 Case Exam 0 %
最終レポート Final Report 10 %
期末試験 Final Exam 20 %
参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment 10 %
合計 Total 100 %

評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria

使用ケース一覧 List of Cases

    ケースは使用しません。

教科書 Textbook

  • J. K. Rowling「Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban」Bloomsbury Publishing PLC(1999)9780747542155

参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource

ハリー・ポッターとアズカバンの囚人

授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation

Teaching this course for the first time.

担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor 

名古屋大学大学院文学研究科人文学専攻博士後期課程にて博士(文学)を取得。愛知淑徳大学文学部助教を経て、現在名古屋商科大学経済学部専任講師。英語学を専門としており、統語論ならびに英語史の研究を行う。

Siyang Xia obtained his Ph.D. in English Linguistics from the Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University. After working as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Letters, Aichi Shukutoku University, he is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. He specializes in English Linguistics and conducts research in syntax and historical linguistics.

(実務経験 Work experience)

2018 〜 2022 大同大学 非常勤講師
2019 〜 2023 愛知淑徳大学 助教
2022 〜 2023 名古屋商科大学 非常勤講師
2023 〜 現在 名古屋商科大学 専任講師

Refereed Articles

  • (2023) Co-occurrence of Epistemic Modality in Chinese. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation 6(11): 2617-0299
  • (2020) Synchronic and Diachronic Aspects of Floating Quantifiers in English. Nagoya University

Refereed Proceedings

  • (2021). Passive Participles Movement in the History of English. JELS 38 .The Thirteenth International Spring Forum of The English Linguistic Society of Japan. 1. 2. Kansai University
  • (2019). On the Historical Development of Floating Quantifiers in English. JELS 36 .The Eleventh International Spring Forum of The English Linguistic Society of Japan. 1. 2. Hokkaido University






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