|
1
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Face-to-face class Introduction: Class Rules, Language Review, Course Information; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.97-99 / Japan Expo: Japanese pop culture around the world
|
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Review materials from the previous term / Research the Japan Expo online |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review the Course Outline; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.102-105/ Write a paragraph on one aspect of modern popular culture; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower |
|
|
2
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Japanese Subcultures: Different subcultures in Japan/ Traditional Culture: Aspects of Japan’s traditional culture and customs [mini-presentations]; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.100-101 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research various Japanese subcultures / Select and prepare a brief summary based on one aspect of traditional Japanese culture |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Read about traditional culture and answer questions / Review writing skills from last year; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 7 p.106-110 |
|
|
3
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Comparing Cultures: Compare and contrast Japan with different cultures / Introduction to Writing Assignment: Comparative Essay I; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.111-113 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research and prepare a summary based on a cultural artifact from another country / Review essay writing skills from the previous year and term |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Identify and research one aspect of foreign culture to compare with Japan for the Writing Assignment; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.116-119; Select Writing Assignment topic and thesis |
|
|
4
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Facts and Opinions: Research skills, facts and opinions / Source Reliability: Reliability of sources; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.114-115 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Finalize Writing Assignment topic and thesis / Writing assignment: Find reliable sources and create a plan |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Writing assignment: Find reliable sources and create a plan; Prepare thesis statement / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 8 p.120-124 |
|
|
5
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Reported Speech and Quotations: Reported speech and quotations in writing / Japanese Expressions: Common Japanese expressions in English; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.125-127 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Writing Assignment: Identify a reliable source to evaluate in class / Continue to work on the Writing Assignment Draft |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue to work on Writing Assignment Draft; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.130-133 |
|
|
6
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Using Statistics: Describe, interpret, and present statistical information / Essay Draft Submission: Mini-Presentations based on Essay Topics; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.128-129 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Continue to work on the Writing Assignment Draft / Complete the 1st draft of Writing Assignment |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Revise Writing Assignment with an emphasis on source reliability; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 9 p.134-138 |
|
|
7
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Museum Funding: Various ways to raise funds for museums / Creative Management: Creative ideas for museum fundraising; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.139-141 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research Japan’s Museum Act / Review museums from spring and research creative ways museums make money |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Research ideas for museums to raise funds; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.144-147 |
|
|
8
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Hosting an Event: Ways of using museums as event spaces / Review: Review vocabulary, topics, and TOEIC skills for the exam; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.142-143 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research the National Gallery of Canada online / Complete Exam Review activity handout |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare class notes for the examination review / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 10 p.148-152; Review materials for the exam |
|
|
9
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Examination: Brief review and administer the exam / Introduction to Group Presentation Project; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.153-155 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Review for the exam / Research different types of museums in Japan and think about possible museum topic ideas |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Reflect on the examination and review any lesson content that was challenging; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Begin forming ideas and planning for the group presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.158-161 |
|
|
10
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Folktales and Urban Legends: Folk tales and urban legends in Japan and other countries / Writing Assignment: Comparative Essay II: Essay feedback on the drafts and review essay writing skills; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.156-157 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Idea sharing and planning for the group presentation / Review research and writing skills from last year and this semester |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue to work on the group presentation; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 11 p.162-166; Edit and begin writing the final draft of Writing Assignment |
|
|
11
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Movies and Entertainment: Japanese film Industry / Mission Statements: Museum mission statements and their roles; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.167-169 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research international reputation of an assigned Japanese movie / Read about and consider the various goals and purposes of museums |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue to work on the group presentation / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.172-175; Complete the final draft of the Writing Assignment |
|
|
12
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Edo-Tokyo Museum: Interactive learning in museums / Presentation Skills: Reviewing and practicing presentation skills, preparing visuals; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.170-171 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Research aspects of the Edo Tokyo Museum; Complete the final draft of the Writing Assignment / Complete the group presentation outline and mission statement; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue to work on the group presentation / Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 12 p.176-180 |
|
|
13
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Presentation Preparation I: Focus on the structure of their presentations; Funding ideas / Museums and Mental Health: Discuss how museums can support mental health and the local community |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare for the group presentation / Review museums discussed in previous classes |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Continue to work on the group presentation / TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower |
|
|
14
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Presentation Preparation II and Practice: Preparing and practicing group presentations; Giving feedback on another group’s presentation / Group Presentations I: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare for the group presentation / Practice the presentation |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review presentation skills and practice for the presentation / Review and self-assess presentations; TOEIC Reading Homework on CoursePower |
|
|
15
|
| 授業計画/Class |
Presentations II: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener / Review and Wrap-up |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Practice the presentation / Organize all the handouts and vocabulary list for this course |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review and self-assess presentations / Review what has been learnt during the course |
|