【講義概要】
The course is designed to encourage critical thinking among students, keep them engaged in extensive discussion about diverse, interesting issues. Each unit covers two sets of discussion issues, an audio clip, reading comprehension activities reinforced with writing exercise and has an online study center for more individual practice and self-tests. The volume of materials and design allow for flexibility. It is a four-skills language course and task-based ensuring each student’s progress is monitored. The tasks include warm-up, vocabulary, listening, pair work, reading, further discussions, and presentation. The book is for 30 weeks classes or 2 semesters.
This course uses English only as medium of instruction.
【学習到達目標】
1.To introduce students to relevant issues, enable them to discuss, engage by giving opinions, and develop critical thinking.
2.To exercise and enhance their speaking skills in cohesion with the three other language skills.
3.To equip students with the ability to speak confidently.
【履修上の注意】
This is an English communication course, therefore success in this course depends on regular attendance and active participation in classroom discussions and other activities.
In the event of online (non-face-to-face) classes, lessons will be conducted using a combination of software, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
【事前準備学習】
This is an intermediate level English communication course, for students moving on from English 101/102, taught in the first year of university.
【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 | 『Keynote 1 (Full) Students Book』 David Bohlke Cengage / National Geographic
IMPORTANT: Your textbook must be NEW, not used. You may be asked to purchase another textbook if this is the case!
Keynote 1 (by David Bohlke)
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-305-96503-4 |
| 参考書 | The teacher will provide prints and reference information for students. |
| 指定図書 | －指定図書は、登録されていません。－ |
【評価方法】
25% Homework: Always submit homework in typewritten form: 12 point font size, Times New Roman, print and bring to class each time.
25% Short Tests/Vocabulary Tests: On Midterm and End-term only
50% Classroom Tasks Participation/Presentations
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Greetings, class overview, introduction activities. | |
| 2 | Unit 1 - Protectors. | |
| 3 | Unit 1 - Protectors. | |
| 4 | Unit 2 - Family Connections. | |
| 5 | Unit 2 - Family Connections. | |
| 6 | Unit 3 - Global Stories. | |
| 7 | Unit 3 - Global Stories. | |
| 8 | Mid-Semester Review. | |
| 9 | Unit 4 - Music. | |
| 10 | Unit 4 - Music. | |
| 11 | Unit 5 - Good Design. | |
| 12 | Unit 5 - Good Design. | |
| 13 | Unit 6 - Inspiration. | |
| 14 | Unit 6 - Inspiration. | |
| 15 | End-of-Semester Review & Course Wrap-Up. | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |