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Orientation, Classroom Rules and Language Review, Course Grading System/ Japanese Subcultures: Learn about different subcultures in Japan, past and current; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.97-99
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Review materials from the previous term / Research the Japan Expo online and Japanese subcultures
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the Course Outline; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.102-105; Start working on Writing Homework 1 (Write a business letter) / Prepare a mini group presentation about a Japanese subculture of their choice
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Japan Expo: Discuss the way Japanese pop culture is viewed abroad; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.100-101 / Mini-group presentations(Japanese subculture)
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Read an article about the ‘Japan Expo’ in Paris / Prepare a mini group presentation about a Japanese subculture of their choice; Complete Writing Homework 1
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.106-110/ Review writing skills from last year
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Traditional Culture:Describe aspects of Japan’s traditional culture and customs / Comparing Cultures: Compare and contrast different cultures; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.111-113
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Research and prepare to describe traditional Japanese culture / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8p.116-119
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Finalize a poster to introduce an aspect of Japanese traditional culture; Start working on Writing Homework 2 (Describe an aspect of traditional Japanese culture and its interpretation) / Prepare a short presentation comparing Japanese culture with another culture
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4
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Writing Assignment I:Comparative Essay; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.114-115 / Museum Funding: Read about two archaeological sites that have become museums and discuss museum funding
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Collect ideas for writing assignment topics; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.120-124 / Read articles about Sigiriya and Yoshinogari
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Write a short comparative essay without research / Continue with draft of writing assignment
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Research Skills: Facts and Opinions: Identify the difference between facts and opinions when researching; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.125-127 / Research Skills: Source Reliability:Evaluate reliability of sources
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research and collect data on the assigned topic / Research and prepare a source for an evaluation of its reliability; Complete the first draft of Writing Homework 2
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Extend writing from class with additional facts and opinions / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.130-133
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Essay Skills: Using Statistics: Learn vocabulary and expressions for describing statistics; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9p.128-129 / Essay Skills: Using Quotations: Select appropriate quotations from research and quote correctly
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.134-138 / Complete the 1st draft of Writing Assignment (without research)
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Collect and write about statistics based on students in the class / Begin research to include in the final Writing Assignment
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Japanese Expressions:Think about the meanings of common Japanese expressions and their multiple meanings / Hosting an Event: Discuss the ways museums can be used as event spaces; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.139-141
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Look up the etymology of the assigned Japanese expression / Research the National Gallery of Canada online
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Consider the different meanings of すみません and how to explain it to a foreigner; Start working on Writing Homework 3 (Describe explanation and interpretation a Japanese expression) / Reflect on the lesson content and think about incorporating ideas into the group presentations;Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.144-147
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Creative Management:Think about and discuss the management of museums / Review: Review vocabulary,topics, and TOEIC skills for the exam; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.142-143
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research interesting and creative ideas for funding / Prepare class notes to review for the examination; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10p.148-152
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Reflect on the lesson content and incorporate ideas into the group presentations; Revise the first draft of Writing Homework 2 / Review for the exam
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Review and Examination /Presentation Project: Introduction; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.153-155
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Review for the exam / Research different types of museums in Japan and think about possible museum topic ideas;Complete the first draft of Writing Homework 3
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Reflect on the examination and review any lesson content that was challenging;Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.158-161 / Begin forming ideas and planning for the group presentation
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Museum Refurbishment and Funding: Explore different ways of refurbishing museums / Writing Assignment II: Essay feedback on the drafts and review essay writing skills; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11p.156-157
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Read an article about the Artizon Museum; Complete the final draft of Writing Homework 2 / Review research and writing skills from last year and this semester
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.162-166 /Edit and begin writing the final draft of Writing Assignment
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Mission Statements: Read several authentic museum overviews and discuss the importance of museums having a clear vision; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.167-169/ Edo Tokyo Museum: Compare Japan today with Japan of old
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read about and consider the goals and purposes of museums / Research the attractions, exhibits and facilities of the Edo Tokyo Museum
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Reflect on the lesson content and work on mission statements and overviews for the group presentations; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.172-175 / Complete the final draft of Writing Assignment
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| 授業計画/Class |
Comparing Christmas:Look at how people celebrate Christmas in Russia and Australia / Presentation Preparation I: Time for students to work in their groups for their presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.170-171
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Complete the final draft of Writing Assignment / Complete the group presentation
outline; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12p.176-180
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue work for the group presentation; Revise the first draft of Writing Homework 3 /Research folktales and urban legends of Japan and prepare to describe them
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Fables, Folktales and Urban Legends: Learn about urban legends from different countries /Presentation Preparation II: Time for students to work in their groups for their presentation
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research folktales and urban legends of Japan and prepare to describe them / Prepare for the group presentation
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue working on and preparing the group presentation / Prepare for the group presentation
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Presentation Skills Review and Practice / Presentations I: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener
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Prepare for the group presentation; Complete the final draft of Writing Homework 3 / Practice the presentation
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review presentation skills and practice for the presentation / Review and self-assess presentations
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Presentations II: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener / Review and Wrap-up
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Practice the presentation / Organize all the handouts and vocabulary list for this course
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review and self-assess presentations / Review what has been learnt during the course
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