【講義概要】
This course will continue to 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.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: For each Unit's topic
Note: This course uses English only as medium of instruction.
【学習到達目標】
By the end of the course, students will be able to have simple 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 | 『Conversations in Class (3rd edition)』 Jerry Talandis Jr. and Bruno Vannieu Alma Publishing 2023 |
| 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】
Weekly Class discussion: 60% (Includes pre-answered discussion tasks assigned to students)
Speaking/Writing Quiz: 40%
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Introduction to the course. Summer holiday | |
| 2 | Giving general overview and adding details | |
| 3 | Getting time to think. Introducing new topics smoothly | |
| 4 | Conversation test | |
| 5 | Presentation #1-Introduce your summer | |
| 6 | Asking for repetition | |
| 7 | Talking about a large topic with sub-topics | |
| 8 | Discussing pros and cons | |
| 9 | Conversation test | |
| 10 | Agreeing and disagreeing | |
| 11 | Asking follow-up questions | |
| 12 | Transitions | |
| 13 | Continuing conversations | |
| 14 | Final Conversation test | |
| 15 | Final Presentation | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |