【講義概要】
This course will develop effective English oral communication competency and speaking fluency. Through various student-centered activities and meaningful contexts, students will gain confidence to use language communicatively. Students play an active role to what is learned and how it is learned. In the student-centered speaking class, students do the talking in small groups or pair work offering opinions, explanations as well as sharing viewpoints and experiences. Students will gain insights into various topics and world cultures through an array of interesting and provocative topics explored to promote critical thinking and lively discussions.
【学習到達目標】
By the end of the course, students will be able to have simple and interesting conversations with confidence.
【履修上の注意】
It is important to try to use English spontaneously, as it will make for improved fluency.
【事前準備学習】
Students will be expected to use English whenever possible. All homework is to be submitted at the beginning of each class period. Students will be expected to study for two hours a week for preparation, conversations, and presentations.
【教材】
※指定図書は担当教員が、学生が必読すべきものとして指定する図書のことです。
図書は図書館に置いてあり、１週間借りることができます。（一部貸出不可の図書もあります。）
| 教科書 | 『Speak Now 1』 Jack C. Richards and David Bohlke Oxford University Press 2012 |
| 参考書 | －参考書は、登録されていません。－ |
| 指定図書 | －指定図書は、登録されていません。－ |
【評価方法】
Class Discussion: ６0%； Speaking Quiz ３０%; Final Speaking Quiz: 10%
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Self-introductions. | |
| 2 | Making new friends | |
| 3 | Starting and ending a conversation | |
| 4 | Introducing oneself and others | |
| 5 | Making small talk. Conversation test | |
| 6 | Interests | |
| 7 | Hobbies | |
| 8 | Asking for and giving opinions. Conversation test | |
| 9 | Family | |
| 10 | Friends | |
| 11 | Giving compliments. Conversation test | |
| 12 | Daily life | |
| 13 | Routines | |
| 14 | Ongoing activities | |
| 15 | Final oral test | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |