【講義概要】
In this course, students will learn about and discuss various topics related to the Internet, and how it has impacted language and modern life. This course will include lots of pair and group work.
This course is taught entirely in English.
This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion.
【学習到達目標】
The goal of this course is for students to gain knowledge and confidence in their use of Internet related English, and gain awareness of some of the sociocultural issues that have accompanied the Internet Age.
【履修上の注意】
Students must all be prepared to speak English as much as possible in class. You will be assessed every week on your classroom participation and speaking skills.
In the event of online (non-face-to-face) classes, lessons will be conducted using a combination of software, such as Microsoft Teams.
【事前準備学習】
This is a content-based course, which means that all homework assignments must be completed on time, as they have a strong bearing on the success of students classroom 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 | No textbook is used in this course. All materials will be supplied by the teacher. |
| 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】
Class participation… 30%
Homework Assignments… 70%
【講義テーマ】
| 回数 | テーマ | テーマURL |
| 1 | Greetings, class overview, and introduction activities. | |
| 2 | Digital Youth: The Connected Generation. | |
| 3 | History of the Internet (1) | |
| 4 | History of the Internet (2) | |
| 5 | Smartphone Addiction. | |
| 6 | The Internet of Things. | |
| 7 | Big Data. | |
| 8 | Energy and the Internet. | |
| 9 | Computer Skills (1). | |
| 10 | Computer Skills (2). | |
| 11 | Emoji: From Japan to the world. | |
| 12 | Getting Chipped. | |
| 13 | Uploading yourself to the Internet. | |
| 14 | The Future of the Internet. | |
| 15 | End-of-Semester Review & Course Wrap-Up. | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |