講義概要/Course description
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Course description This course is intended to help students develop their English communication skills by offering them opportunities to participate in the following activities: Listening skills: Taking notes and providing feedback to speakers. Speaking skills: Giving individual speeches and group presentations in front of an audience, and responding to speeches and presentations given by others. Reading skills: Utilizing English source materials in the preparation of speeches and presentations. Writing skills: Preparing outlines, visual aids, and PowerPoint slides for speeches and presentations. Auxiliary skills: Basic research skills; organizational and delivery skills; nonverbal communication skills.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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The purpose of this course is to prepare students for occasions in which they must speak in front of international audiences by developing the students' oral presentation skills through individual speeches and group presentations. By the end of the course students should be able to give well-organized individual speeches and informed presentations in English, incorporating factual knowledge, analysis, and evaluation.
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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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None
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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Course introduction Getting to know each other. Rules and procedures. Topical discussion activity. Online classes–on demand type. |
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2
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Tourism good for the economy but is it worth it? Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions Face to face classes–regular type |
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3
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The economics of the Coronavirus Face to face class–regular type
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4
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Are the Olympics a good thing, or bad? Decide what your opinion is Argue the view that is opposite of yours Face to face class–regular type
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5
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Why my mother is great! Father/Sister/Brother/Cousin/Friend Face to face class–regular type
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6
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Big Brother is watching you! Face to face class–regular type
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7
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Trump's wall and Tokugawa's chains Face to face class–regular type
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8
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Gather ye Rosebuds While Ye may!
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9
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Media distortions=Mind control Face to face class–regular type
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10
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Computer Literacy in Japan Face to face class–regular type
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11
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Youtube, and other social media Face to face class–regular type
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12
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Smart Phones indispensable tool, or pure evil
current events
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13
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Presentation day
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14
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Current event topic Discussion Game test prep
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15
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Big Quiz Day
Watch "three stories" video
Thank you
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事前学習/Preparation |
Completing the homework assignment is essential to prepare for the next class
Most of the time, the homework will be a reading and/or writing assignment
Since this is a presentation skills class, you will be required to get together with your team members to plan, prepare and rehearse your presentation
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事後学習/Reviewing |
Students should review articles, and look up ANY new vocabulary covered
Students can and will be tested on the vocabulary encountered, as well as the content of any material covered, such a factual detail mentioned in the reading
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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実施形態/Class Method |
通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesStudents will read news stories, and other articles, in English, on specific themes broadly related to the themes of the department. The material may be supplemented with short lectures by the professor which explain and expand on the main themes. Students should respond to the material through discussion, and written responses to prompts given Students will be required to do one presentation during the semester. Face-to-face classes will be held
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活用される授業方法/Teaching methods used |
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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平常点 In-class Points
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100%
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40% class participation 20% quizzes 40% homework and presentations
Of course, if you do not attend class, your class participation grade will be negatively affected
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教科書/Textbooks
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No textbook
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メッセージ/Message
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Always bring a dictionary to class (paper or electronic OK).
Translation software is strictly forbidden.
You may use your phone in class ONLY for a dictionary app.
Or, on a rare occasion, they could be used for purposes related to the class, as a research tool. This should be done only with permission from the teacher.
I recommend using a dedicated electronic dictionary 電子辞書
This syllabus is subject to revision, and will likely be revised based on the needs of the students, and the current trending topics at the time of the class
There will be some topics related to your major, but students should be prepared to speak, read, write, and listen to English on a variety of topics
As for materials, I will give you handouts, and we will likely use X-reading, which is a subscription based reading material service. The university has purchased a site license for this service, and therefore it is provided for all students, without additional cost to the students. In other words, you won't need to buy anything extra to use it. The teacher will show you how to join it and use it after the semester starts
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