市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course

This course builds upon the skills and knowledge gained from English 3 I, and aims to provide students with further opportu- nities to think critically and express their opinions on a variety of topics using English. To that end, in this course students will use English to learn about current issues published in newspapers, news websites etc and discuss and present their opinions.

1) Students will read and understand English texts and become familiar with relevant writing styles and vocabulary items.
2) Students will critically evaluate the reading and listening materials by paying attention to the style and conducting research.
3) Students will learn to express their own opinions in speech and in writing, including group discussions and presentations.

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。法学部・法律学科：DP3・DP4、法学部・政治学科：DP1、文学部：DP1、経営学部：DP3

英語 / English

Students participate in a variety of activities that involves the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Each class centres around pair and group work based on reading and/or listening homework on current affairs and/or cultural issues. The overall class atmosphere is friendly and informal. The lessons will be given in English and online via Zoom given the on-going Covid-19 crisis. Important information will be distributed via HOPPII, and the notifications will be sent to your *Hosei email address*. Students have opportunities to ask questions, give opinions, and voice concerns etc both in class and in a post-lesson questionnaire conducted after each lesson. Feedback on these will be typically given in the next lesson. Feedback on the homework and presentations will be given in class and/or via HOPPII.

あり / Yes

なし / No

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1：Welcome back, plans for the semester

Communicative activities, plans for the semester

2：Unplanned speech 1, understanding Current Issue 1, basics of essay writing (1)

Conversation, vocabulary quiz 1, comprehension check on reading HW on Topic 1, basics of essay writing (1)

3：Planned speech,
discussing Current Issue 1 (1), basics of essay writing (2)

Show & Tell 1, group discussion (1) on Topic 1, basics of essay writing (2)

4：Planned speech, discussing Current Issue 1 (2), basics of essay writing (3)

Show & Tell 2, group discussion (2) on Topic 1, basics of essay writing (3)

5：Unplanned speech, discussing Current Issue 1 (3), preparing for Presentation 1

Conversation, group discussion (2) on Topic 1, preparation for the group presentation on Topic 1

6：Presenting on Current Issue 1

Group presentations on Topic 1

7：Feedback on Presentation 1, unplanned speech, understanding Current Issue 2

Conversation, peer- and teacher feedback on presentation 1, Vocabulary Quiz on reading HW on Topic 2, reading HW comprehension check

8：Planned speech, discussing Current Issue 2 (1)

Show & Tell 3, group discussion on Topic 2

9：Planned speech, discussing Current Issue 2 (2)

Show & Tell 4, group discussion on Topic 2

10：Unplanned speech, discussing Current Issue 2 (3)

Conversation, group discussion

11：Unplanned speech, preparing for Presentation 2

Conversation, preparation for the group presentation on Topic 2

12：Presenting on Current Issue 2

Group presentations on Topic 2

13：Feedback on Presentation 2, sharing essay drafts

Peer- and teacher feedback on presentation 2, share & discuss essay drafts

14：Recap of the semester, student feedback, sharing essays

recap of the semester, student feedback, sharing & discussing essays

Students are expected to complete homework assignments and prepare for regular vocabulary quizzes and presentations.
University guidelines suggest preparation and review are around 4 hours a week for a two-credit course and around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

No textbook is assigned. Materials and homework information will be distributed via HOPPII.

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Students will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Class participation: 25%
Homework and quizzes: 35%
Presentations & an essay: 40%
Please note that any student who misses the equivalent of more than 3 classes will not pass this course except in extreme circumstances. Please also note that absence does not excuse students from doing homework. When absent, students are also responsible for obtaining information etc by contacting the teacher and/or other students and for coming back to class in the following week with all the preparation done.

Although conducted online, this course seems to have enabled students to enjoy "talking" to each other in English, make friends, and develop a sense of community through its many communicative activities. Students also felt discussion, presentation, and essay writing skills very useful, and the topics interesting.

A computer (preferable) or a mobile phone is necessary to attend our Zoom lessons. A headset is needed to avoid audio feedback if you take the lesson/s on campus. Students are also required to use slides (e.g. PowerPoint) for their presentations and to submit written assignments using word-processing software (e.g. Word).