【講義概要】
This content course covers various Internet-related topics (e.g. the history of the internet, the digital divide, fake news), but usually also incorporates some topics from the students. Similar to Global English, the course is organized with topical discussion classes throughout most of the course, leading into student presentations towards the end of the semester.
【学習到達目標】
1.To introduce students to the relevant issues, enable them to discuss, engage by giving opinions, and develop critical thinking.
2.To learn more about the history of the Internet and its impact on contemporary society.
3.To equip students with the ability to speak confidently on this topic.
【履修上の注意】
Course level is intermediate.
【事前準備学習】
Before each class it is helpful to review last week's lesson.
【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 required for this class. Study materials will be provided by the teacher.
|
| 参考書 | None.
|
| 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 | Greetings and class overview. | |
| 2 | History of the Internet | |
| 3 | The Digital Divide. | |
| 4 | Writing Effective Emails. Presentation Project Introduction | |
| 5 | Smartphone Addiction. | |
| 6 | Big Data. | |
| 7 | Energy and the Internet. | |
| 8 | Fake News. | |
| 9 | Emoji: From Japan to the world. | |
| 10 | Getting Chipped. | |
| 11 | Uploading yourself to the Internet. | |
| 12 | Student Presentations. | |
| 13 | Student Presentations. | |
| 14 | The Future of the Internet. Review Quiz. | |
| 15 | Course Wrap-Up. | |
| 16 | N/A | |