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| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20252025 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
文学部/College of ArtsCollege of Arts |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
AM108/AM108AM108 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Introduction to Science Fiction - William Gibson |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
火4/Tue.4 Tue.4 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
EAL3813 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
その他/OthersOthers |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
その他登録/"Other" Registration"Other" Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
×（履修中止不可/ Not eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
Building on the themes explored in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, this course focuses on William Gibson’s groundbreaking novel Neuromancer. As the foundational text of the cyberpunk genre, Neuromancer introduces a world where technology, humanity, and the digital frontier intersect. Through close readings and critical discussions, students will explore themes of artificial intelligence, cyberspace, posthumanism, and the socio-economic implications of advanced technology.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Analyze the major themes, motifs, and narrative techniques in Neuromancer.
Examine the socio-political and philosophical questions raised by Gibson’s depiction of cyberspace.
Compare and contrast cyberpunk with earlier science fiction traditions, particularly those of Philip K. Dick.
Engage critically with secondary literature and multimedia adaptations.
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to Cyberpunk and William Gibson Reading: Course syllabus; selected excerpts on the origins of cyberpunk. Discussion Topics: Defining cyberpunk; Gibson’s influence on the genre. |
| 2 | Week 2: Neuromancer Chapters 1-2 Reading: Chapters 1-2 Discussion Topics: Introducing Case and the cyberpunk antihero; the Sprawl and its socio-economic context. |
| 3 | Week 3: Cyberspace and Virtual Realities Reading: Chapters 3-4 Discussion Topics: Gibson’s vision of cyberspace; intersections with modern digital culture. |
| 4 | Week 4: Artificial Intelligence and Posthumanism Reading: Chapters 5-6 Discussion Topics: Wintermute and Neuromancer as AI entities; the boundaries of humanity. |
| 5 | Week 5: The Role of the Body in a Digital World Reading: Chapters 7-8 Discussion Topics: Molly’s modifications; embodiment vs. disembodiment in cyberspace. |
| 6 | Week 6: Corporate Power and Cyberpunk Dystopias Reading: Chapters 9-10 Discussion Topics: The Tessier-Ashpool family; critiques of capitalism and corporate hegemony. |
| 7 | Week 7: Academic Writing Session Discussion Topics: Preparing the first draft. |
| 8 | Week 8: Themes of Alienation and Identity Reading: Chapters 11-12 Discussion Topics: Case’s fractured identity; existential themes in cyberpunk. |
| 9 | Week 9: The Legacy of Neuromancer in Pop Culture Viewing: Selected clips from The Matrix (1999) and other media inspired by Neuromancer. Discussion Topics: Influence of Gibson’s work on film, gaming, and literature. |
| 10 | Week 10: Cyberpunk as Social Critique Reading: Chapters 13-14 Discussion Topics: Themes of inequality, urban decay, and resistance in Neuromancer. |
| 11 | Week 11: Secondary Literature and Critical Perspectives Reading: Selected essays on Neuromancer and cyberpunk. Discussion Topics: Scholarly interpretations of Gibson’s themes and style. |
| 12 | Week 12: Comparative Study—Cyberpunk and Its Precursors Reading: Excerpts from Samuel R. Delany’s Nova (1968). Discussion Topics: Comparing themes, styles, and narrative techniques. |
| 13 | Week 13: Final Presentations (1) |
| 14 | Week 14: Final Presentations (2) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Each class session will involve a lecture component, brief student presentations, and a close reading of the text(s) assigned for the week. |
Students should be prepared to analyze each of the readings from a number of perspectives.
Also, students will be expected to have read the assigned text(s) before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-class Assignments(30%) Essay (First Draft)(30%) Essay (Revised Draft)(10%) Final Presentation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Gibson | Neuromancer | Ace | 2000 | 0441007465 |
Requirements:
1. Three short research assignments (less than 1-page each).
2. One, 5-paragraph graded research paper.
3. A revised version of the research paper: this revised version should represent an improvement and/or expansion of the first version.
4. Final Presentation: Students will compose and deliver an oral presentation (5-7 minutes) focusing on one of the topics discussed during the term.
Building on the themes explored in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, this course focuses on William Gibson’s groundbreaking novel Neuromancer. As the foundational text of the cyberpunk genre, Neuromancer introduces a world where technology, humanity, and the digital frontier intersect. Through close readings and critical discussions, students will explore themes of artificial intelligence, cyberspace, posthumanism, and the socio-economic implications of advanced technology.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Analyze the major themes, motifs, and narrative techniques in Neuromancer.
Examine the socio-political and philosophical questions raised by Gibson’s depiction of cyberspace.
Compare and contrast cyberpunk with earlier science fiction traditions, particularly those of Philip K. Dick.
Engage critically with secondary literature and multimedia adaptations.
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction to Cyberpunk and William Gibson Reading: Course syllabus; selected excerpts on the origins of cyberpunk. Discussion Topics: Defining cyberpunk; Gibson’s influence on the genre. |
| 2 | Week 2: Neuromancer Chapters 1-2 Reading: Chapters 1-2 Discussion Topics: Introducing Case and the cyberpunk antihero; the Sprawl and its socio-economic context. |
| 3 | Week 3: Cyberspace and Virtual Realities Reading: Chapters 3-4 Discussion Topics: Gibson’s vision of cyberspace; intersections with modern digital culture. |
| 4 | Week 4: Artificial Intelligence and Posthumanism Reading: Chapters 5-6 Discussion Topics: Wintermute and Neuromancer as AI entities; the boundaries of humanity. |
| 5 | Week 5: The Role of the Body in a Digital World Reading: Chapters 7-8 Discussion Topics: Molly’s modifications; embodiment vs. disembodiment in cyberspace. |
| 6 | Week 6: Corporate Power and Cyberpunk Dystopias Reading: Chapters 9-10 Discussion Topics: The Tessier-Ashpool family; critiques of capitalism and corporate hegemony. |
| 7 | Week 7: Academic Writing Session Discussion Topics: Preparing the first draft. |
| 8 | Week 8: Themes of Alienation and Identity Reading: Chapters 11-12 Discussion Topics: Case’s fractured identity; existential themes in cyberpunk. |
| 9 | Week 9: The Legacy of Neuromancer in Pop Culture Viewing: Selected clips from The Matrix (1999) and other media inspired by Neuromancer. Discussion Topics: Influence of Gibson’s work on film, gaming, and literature. |
| 10 | Week 10: Cyberpunk as Social Critique Reading: Chapters 13-14 Discussion Topics: Themes of inequality, urban decay, and resistance in Neuromancer. |
| 11 | Week 11: Secondary Literature and Critical Perspectives Reading: Selected essays on Neuromancer and cyberpunk. Discussion Topics: Scholarly interpretations of Gibson’s themes and style. |
| 12 | Week 12: Comparative Study—Cyberpunk and Its Precursors Reading: Excerpts from Samuel R. Delany’s Nova (1968). Discussion Topics: Comparing themes, styles, and narrative techniques. |
| 13 | Week 13: Final Presentations (1) |
| 14 | Week 14: Final Presentations (2) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Each class session will involve a lecture component, brief student presentations, and a close reading of the text(s) assigned for the week. |
Students should be prepared to analyze each of the readings from a number of perspectives.
Also, students will be expected to have read the assigned text(s) before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-class Assignments(30%) Essay (First Draft)(30%) Essay (Revised Draft)(10%) Final Presentation(30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Gibson | Neuromancer | Ace | 2000 | 0441007465 |
Requirements:
1. Three short research assignments (less than 1-page each).
2. One, 5-paragraph graded research paper.
3. A revised version of the research paper: this revised version should represent an improvement and/or expansion of the first version.
4. Final Presentation: Students will compose and deliver an oral presentation (5-7 minutes) focusing on one of the topics discussed during the term.