【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.
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 oral communication course, so all students must all be prepared to speak English as much as possible in class. You will be assessed every week on your classroom participation, performance and speaking skills. 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】
The focus is on fluency and comprehensibility, rather than accuracy, so effort is one of the most important factors of success in this course. Of course, students are all expected to complete homework assignments on time, as they play a large role in the classwork activities.
【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 | 『LifeChat』 De Vishlin, et. al. Perceptia Press 2024
Textbook is required! This must be purchased and ready for use BEFORE Lesson 1.
This is a new textbook, and will be available for purchase at the Maruzen store on campus (Tsubasa building, 1F). |
| 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】
25% Homework
25% Short Tests/Vocabulary Tests
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 | Introducing Myself (a). | |
| 3 | Introducing Myself (b). | |
| 4 | My Home (a). | |
| 5 | My Home (b). | |
| 6 | People in my Life (a). | |
| 7 | People in my Life (b). | |
| 8 | Mid-Semester Review. | |
| 9 | Entertainment (a). | |
| 10 | Entertainment (b). | |
| 11 | My Free Time (a). | |
| 12 | My Free Time (b). | |
| 13 | Student Life (a). | |
| 14 | Student Life (b). | |
| 15 | End-of-Semester Review & Course Wrap-Up. | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |