【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】
Students should be prepared to participate in class and to prepare for group discussion each week. There will be a final discussion.
【事前準備学習】
Prepare for class activities and do all homework assignments.
【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. Handouts will be given each week. |
| 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 | The guy with green hair | |
| 2 | Please let me smoke | |
| 3 | The shoplifter | |
| 4 | Who pays? | |
| 5 | The boyfriend | |
| 6 | Housework | |
| 7 | Fan worship | |
| 8 | The good student | |
| 9 | Close your eyes and see | |
| 10 | My pet peeve | |
| 11 | I hate school | |
| 12 | Are humans smart? | |
| 13 | Student power | |
| 14 | Preparation for final group discussion | |
| 15 | Final group discussion | |
| 16 | 定期試験期間 | |