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講義概要/Course description
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The Reading 1 coursework selected material will have some emphasis on current global cultural, legal or social issues that are newsworthy as well as culturally fabled stories that relate to a moral or ethical concern of the past and in this modern era of literary exchange. The human element or the emotions that are conveyed in the stories will be discussed further for deeper analysis and interpretation. Thus, there will be a broad-based range of cultural and social learning experiences for this coursework that helps us formulate opinions that resonate our understanding of the meaning behind what good citizenry would be in society. Moreover, students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and in expressing their opinions about each story in a group settings with the instructor in an interactive exchange on the computer each week. Each student will be allowed to express their well-formed opinions openly in order to build-up English fluency levels through guided discussions and group research on media-related and Internet-based research from the technique called “Modeling” and/or “Shadowing” for English as a Second Language learners (ESL). For proven study techniques in English, the theories based on Tony Buzan’s mind-mapping techniques will be introduced for students in order to enhance their retention of story themes, plots, characterizations and message impact on the audience.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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Students are asked to be both creative and logical thinkers while being trained to be analytical to the themes in a given story whether it be make-believe (fiction) and/or based on true events (non-fiction). Students are encouraged to consider whether they are able to identify with each of the characters as created by the author. We will discuss the intention of the writer and the cultural influences that may have affected the writer’s point of view. To become more in tune with a wider global perspective, students would be asked to be more critically attuned to various media-based news stories. Another skill set for students to learn is to search and find answers that provide us with a better understanding about a given situation that had caused disharmony or conflict that affects us globally. Ultimately, we are seeking solutions for a better lifestyle through educational means in terms of developing a global consciousness based on universal value systems. We need to consider the interdependency we have with each other in terms of our limited natural resources, and how we emotionally react and act in accordance to a given matter that affects everyone globally. We will explore the realm of commonly recognized social values that define our individuality and cultural identity, family bonds as well as community and societal concerns for better ways to encourage economic growth, to establish homeland stability and to instill group harmony between different cultural groups through our English communication skills. In awakening our own sense of moral and ethical values in society and how we interpret these stories, we will be more engaged as a society.
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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Students are encouraged to create their own computerized translated notebook that incorporates vocabulary, culturally appropriate idiomatic phrases, and other personal notes for this coursework based on the review of a variety of stories. Students are encouraged to do their own translation work as homework in order to isolate one’s knowledge of word usages in a given social context either from either a cinematic point of view as well as stories that relate to human interests. It is advisable to develop your own style of note-taking during this coursework. This form of creative learning will be helpful for each student to connect with the words or idiomatic phrases in both Japanese and English. In being consistent each week in their individual or joint efforts, each student will be able to build-up their English fluency levels for TOEIC-based examinations through practiced recognition and meaningful understanding of words in context. Most importantly, this coursework will guide students to develop and improve their writing levels for international communication as part of a team-based powerpoint presentation project.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Introduction to Coursework, TeamWork Exercise |
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What is your favorite quote or phrase? |
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Mind-Mapping Techniques for Vocabulary Review and Study |
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2
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| 授業計画/Class |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Part 1 (DVD and Discussion Groups) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Mind-Mapping Homework and Review (What is Earth Day?) |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Part 2 |
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3
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| 授業計画/Class |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Part 2 (Paragraph Summary) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Group Powerpoint and Scripting Project |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Part 3 |
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4
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| 授業計画/Class |
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Part 3 (Paragraph Summary) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Story Narratives for Group Work for Presentation |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Vocabulary Word and Translation Document for Jonathan Livingston Seagull |
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5
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| 授業計画/Class |
Narration Techniques and Team-based Exercises |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Finalization of Group Work for Jonathan Livingston Seagull Presentation |
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Getting Presentation Ready and Rehearsal |
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6
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| 授業計画/Class |
Jonathan Livingstone Seagull Presentations (Part 1, 2 and 3) |
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Voice Recording of Team Presentations |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review for Midterm Exam |
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7
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| 授業計画/Class |
Midterm Examination on Jonathan Livingston Seagull |
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Introduction of Freedom Writers (An American Story Published and DVD) |
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Translation of Diary Excerpts as Homework |
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8
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| 授業計画/Class |
Book: Freedom Writers (Diary Excerpts from Writings by California College Students) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Selected Scenes from DVD of Freedom Writers and Discussion |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Translation work of Diary Excerpts of Book, “Freedom Writers” |
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9
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What is our individuality? What is the Group Psychology? |
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Discussion and Team or Individual Paragraph Summaries of Freedom Writers |
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How to develop questions and finding the answers (Homework) from Freedom Writers |
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10
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| 授業計画/Class |
Short Canadian DVD Vignettes for Discussion (Various Global Themes) |
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Cultural and Social Values Discussion |
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Homework Assignment for Review of Cultural and Social Values |
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11
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| 授業計画/Class |
Defining Society and the Individual |
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What is Free Will? What is Creativity? |
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Preparations for Final Exam on July 25 |
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12
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| 授業計画/Class |
Finding the Meaning of Life |
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Various Philosophical Thinkers and Quotes |
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Homework: What is your own philosophy of life? |
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13
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| 授業計画/Class |
Oral Story-Telling of Neewa and Niki (Final Examination) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Creating Powerpoint as Narratives |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Practice Questions for Neewa and Niki |
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14
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| 授業計画/Class |
Short Team or Individual Presentation |
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Review for Final Examination |
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Study Questions for Final Examination |
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15
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Final Examination |
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Turn-in all Homework Assignments |
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Turn-in Make-Up Work Assignments |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| Social issues in contemporary and historical societies will be provided from print material and/or from specially prepared translation electronic documents for students each week, depending on our pacing schedule for learning new information and ideas. For example: Individuality and Creative Expression, Concept of Positivism and Social Media Exchange, Technology and Innovations, Global Warming at an International level, Energy Renewal and the Biodiversity, American Political forums, Race Relations, Ideals of Success in Society, Religion, War and Peace, etc. Students are encouraged to establish groups of 2-4 students to prepare written opinions on a given social issue and how to best analyze the social problem through fact-finding Internet-based exercises that are guided by the instructor. Moreover, there will be video and other media-related material provided by the instructor each week so that students can visualize the situation and consider how people are affected in a given situation or circumstance. Problem-solving activities are provided for students to develop critically thinking based on innovative ways and will be based on prior models and examples of leaders with legal or special knowledge to either understand or solve a particular social problem in a positive manner. There will be group-centered activities that encourage collaboration in creating their own stories as well. |
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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100%
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EVALUATION PERCENTAGES
1) Weekly Attendance and Class Participation: 15%
2) Individual Homework for Vocabulary Retention and Recall: 15%
3) Team Work Powerpoint and Script Production Project: 30%
4) Midterm Examination for Vocabulary and (2) Story Summary Review: 10%
5) Final Examination for Whole Coursework based on Incremental Improvements: 30%
1.Individualized homework assignments and teamwork projects for enhanced assimilation learning curves. (Depending on Weekly Topic of Discussion)
2.Individualized journal text-translation computer work for self-learning purposes will be provided for each student for exam purposes.
3.Written Summaries of Stories: As part of individual work evaluation for this coursework, each student will be required to write either movie or story summaries as part of the homework requirement. The summary format as well as an example model summary will be provided for students to type into the computer for submission on a monthly basis.
4.Group Powerpoint presentations based on various topics of choice on a given theme for story-creation purposes.
(Oral presentation skills and the development of script are required for evaluation)
5. Voice and Video Recording will be conducted to preserve student work product during any given presentation to improve fluency, pronunciation and speaking levels for evaluation.
6.Weekly group-related class assignments
(Varied Topics of Discussion and practice opinion-generated responses in English)
EXAMPLE: April 22 is EARTH DAY and how we can address global warning, environmental concerns and the future of sustainability for Japan and other countries.
7.Evaluated for team efforts: active and shared group participation for class projects throughout the semester. Questions may be asked and students are encouraged to work creatively together.
8.Final Examination (Search and Find Answers within Translated Text, Fact-based Opinion Paragraph Essay with at least 8-10 sentences in logical flow of ideas and expressions) SPECIAL NOTE: One Month Advanced Notice will be given prior to EXAM DATE FOR JULY, 2016.
9. Students are allowed to utilize their electronic dictionaries as well as online translation websites for homework as well as class-related exercises.
10. Students are allowed and encouraged to bring their USB to transfer any documents for study purposes each week from the computer system.
11.SPECIAL NOTE: Make-up work will be allowed based on excused absences only. Please contact your instructor at this email address: asa.no.hikari@aol.com
12. Students may ask questions in ENGLISH regarding coursework via email to instructor at given time. Please identify yourself to the instructor and clarify your concerns in your email.
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教科書/Textbooks
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TEXTBOOK: Jonathan Livingstone Seagull (TOEIC LEVEL)
BY: Richard Bach
PUBLISHER: KODANSHA INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LIBRARY
ISBN: 978-4-7700-4059-6
¥700
For the most part, please note that the instructor will provide all other copied prints, computerized translation worksheets as well as educational resources for classroom usage. Students will be able to view edited clips from DVDs and other cultural, ethical, international, legal, moral or social material to improve their fluency, listening, reading comprehension, speaking and writing levels in English.
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参考書/Reference books
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For this coursework, the use of your electronic dictionary as well as working with various translation websites would be encouraged to isolate meaning within textual context in order to reference your own class work for study.
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メッセージ/Message
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QUOTE BY NORVIN G. McGRANAHAN: When a man begins to understand himself, he begins to live.
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その他/Others
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Attendance is done each week through several methods of checking.
1) CALL ROOM Attendance Method
2) Sign-In Attendance Method whereby each student write their name in Romanji with Student Number for complete identification for attendance purposes.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Biodiversity
Environmental Awareness
Individuality and Society
Ethnics
Group Harmony
Morality
Narratology
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