【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】
Bring yourself confidently in class and get ready with a dictionary, a notebook, textbook with CD disc, and an earphone/headphone for listening activities. At times, you will be asked to bring your laptop for online activities access.
【事前準備学習】
Each Chapter will be taken up for 2 weeks. You will be given assignments such as vocabulary and a reading passage and expected to submit on time. Once you have your textbook, you will be able to access online exercise and will be instructed to do a task online and self-study (optional).
【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 | 『The English Course Discussion Book Two』 Gerry Ireland & Max Woollerton The English Company ISBN978-4-9902962-6-1 2019
The additional resources will be provided by the teacher. |
| 参考書 | Other references are integrated in the online study center or the Study Centre Website which students can access with an ID specified in the book, and a password for each one to make . |
| 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 | 1. Orientation | |
| 2 | 2. Technology | |
| 3 | 3. Follow-up Activities | |
| 4 | 4. Travel | |
| 5 | 5. Follow-up Activities | |
| 6 | 6. Culture | |
| 7 | 7. Activity 1 | |
| 8 | 8. Activity 2 | |
| 9 | 9. Volunteering | |
| 10 | 10. Follow-up Activities | |
| 11 | 11. Beliefs | |
| 12 | 12. Follow-up Activities | |
| 13 | 13. Ads and Commercials | |
| 14 | 14. Follow-up Activities | |
| 15 | 15. Presentations/Projects | |
| 16 | 16. No examination | |