| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction to the course | Review of the printed syllabus and explanation of the course, what students will need to do, etc.
Prior learning (about 30 mins.): read through the on-line syllabus
Subsequent learning (about 30 mins.): write down a number of ways you think this course will help you |
| 第2回 | Books; map activities | Where are important physical features, states, major cities, etc.?
Prior learning (two hours, maybe more): review maps of North America and the United States and try to remember where important areas (e.g., major mountain ranges and other aspects of the landscape), rivers, states, and cities are
Subsequent learning (about 30 mins.): study the in-class maps and try to remember the locations of places |
| 第3回 | "Multiculturalism?" | What does this concept mean or imply, and what are the three main sociological models?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第4回 | "Multiculturalism?" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 3.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): review the assigned chapter and collect more information about the three sociological models
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第5回 | "The Land of the Free" and "More on Freedom" | In what contexts are "free" and "freedom" used in the United States?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned first chapter and part of the second
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第6回 | "More on Freedom" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 5.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第7回 | "Education" and "Education = Achievement" | What seems to be the spirit and purpose of normal education in the United States?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned first chapter and part of the second
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第8回 | "Education = Achievement" and "Why Education Is Important" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 7.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the first assigned chapter and read the second
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第9回 | "Native Americans?" | Who are these people, and how can terminology be confusing?Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter and collect more information related to it
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第10回 | "Tu Casa Es Mi Casa" | What is the "Mexican invasion" all about?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read at least two thirds of the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第11回 | "Tu Casa Es Mi Casa" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 10.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the assigned chapter and collect more information about the problem(s) addressed in it
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第12回 | "Hit or Be Hit" | How might the government and businesses be aggressive in the United States?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read at least two thirds of the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第13回 | "Hit or Be Hit" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 12.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the assigned chapter and collect more information about the problems addressed in it
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第14回 | First-semester examination | Test about things covered in lessons 2-13!
Prior learning (at least two hours): review the chapters covered during this semester
Subsequent learning (none): take a breather! |
| 第15回 | Return of tests, follow-up discussions, etc. | What have you learned so far?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): think about the examination and important ideas etc. from the chapters, and review the work you have done in class
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review the returned examination |
| 第16回 | Current events pertaining to the United States | What has been happening in America, including over the summer vacation?
Prior learning (from time to time during the long vacation): collect some news items about contemporary America
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): write down your thoughts about some interesting things you learned about in class |
| 第17回 | "Monotheism and the Ten Commandments" | What are some political issues with religion in America, and what really is America's number-one god?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第18回 | "Monotheism and the Ten Commandments" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 17.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): review the assigned chapter and collect more information about religion in America
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第19回 | "A Brief about the Other Deity" | How important is Law?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第20回 | "Saunists of the World, Unite!" | How important are rules?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第21回 | "Survey Country" | Why is America fascinated with questionnaires?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read most of the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第22回 | "Survey Country" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 21.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the assigned chapter and prepare a short questionnaire about something to do with the United States
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第23回 | "The Pledge and the Symbol" | What is the Pledge of Allegiance, and what part of the human body is often used to symbolize a person?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第24回 | "E Pluribus Uniform" | Are Americans truly individualists, or do they really want to be members of groups?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): read most of the assigned chapter
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第25回 | "E Pluribus Uniform" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 24.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): finish reading the assigned chapter and come up with more examples related to it
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第26回 | "Multiculturalism?" | Now that you have gone through the entire book, what does "multiculturalism" seem to mean in an American context?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): re-read the assigned chapter and think about it in the context of everything studied throughout the course
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第27回 | "Multiculturalism?" | Continuation of the topic for lesson 26.
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): think about the meaning of the word "multiculturalism" in the American context and come up with several examples to argue that America is not a multicultural country
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review returned materials |
| 第28回 | Second-semester examination | Test about things covered in lessons 16-27!
Prior learning (at least two hours): review the chapters covered during this semester
Subsequent learning (none): take a breather! |
| 第29回 | Return of tests, follow-up discussions, etc. | What have you learned from taking this course?
Prior learning (at least 90 mins.): think about the examination and important ideas etc. from the chapters, and review the work you have done in class
Subsequent learning (up to 30 mins.): file and review the returned examination |
| 第30回 | Wrap-up of the course | A general review.
Prior learning (up to 90 mins.): review the first-semester examination and the second-semester examination and prepare something to say or write about your favorite topic throughout the academic year
Subsequent learning (whenever): give some "critical thought" to whatever news you read or hear about the United States |
