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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English 3 I
Japan in the Modern World

PaulSmith JASON

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code R2003
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes 法2年、文(史地心)2年:上級/英語/世界の中の日本
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory
Category (2018~) 2017年度以降入学者
ILAC科目
200番台 外国語科目
4群[選択必修]外国語(英語)
Category (2017)

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Outline and objectives

Through reading, listening and discussion, students will develop their English proficiency. They will practice effectively expressing their opinions, knowledge and experience both orally and in written form. Group work will require discussions and teamwork; group presentations will be made. The teacher reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus when necessary.

Goal

The purpose English 3 is to further develop student’s English proficiency in this course and to provide participants with an active approach to increasing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

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

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Students receive feedback as follows on each assignment they submit; the teacher evaluates their work with a letter grade as well as written comments on their work and suggestions for any improvements needed.

The classes will be conducted in-person, on campus.

Group work will be aimed at facilitating discussions; group presentations are required. The teacher reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus when necessary.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※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。

第1回:Class intro

go over syllabus, introductions, discuss what you did during your spring break

第2回:2020 Olympics

Hosting the Olympics in Japan
Typed opinion paragraph due next week.

第3回:Peer editing

Peer editing of above paragraph and group discussion of same
Make groups for presentations based on theme list provided by instructor.

第4回:Changes

Immigration Reform through authentic source such as TED or VOA.
Group discussion. Start outline for group presentation

第5回:inside looking out

A.TED Talk,“Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” (21:02) Q & A
B.Work on presentations

第6回:Comparing Health Insurance

A.National Health Insurance in Japan compared to Canada, America and Norway. -Group discussions- Work on presentations. Group presentation outline due. Essay outline due.

第7回:Tradition against modernity

A. Japan's Endless Search for Modernity article https://www.theatlantic.com
B. Group work on presentations

第8回:Peer editing

A. Peer editing on typed paragraphs
B. Group work on presentations C. Japan and its neighbors

第9回:Discussion

Discussion on Japan and it’s neighbors. Article: How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky. Opinion paragraph on week 10

第10回:TED Talk

A.Tony Robbins TED Talk,“Why We Do What We Do” (21:45) Q & A Technological change in Japan compared to the world

第11回:Presentation
Prep

Entire class utilized by solidifying group presentations. Topics will be covered in class. One page essay due.

第12回:Presentations

2~3 group presentations + Q & A

第13回:get ready

2~3 group presentations + Q & A

第14回:Active feedback

Voicing your opinion on what you would like to see added or omitted in this class.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

The typed paragraphs are to be completed before coming to class. Highlighting, vocabulary work along with opinion and or summaries of all the handouts provided in class are also required before coming to class. Late work without an official documented excuse will result in a lower grade.
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.

Textbooks

『元経済産業省英文校閲者が書いたビジネスによく効く英語の本』ジリアン・ヨーク/森下 均著、一般財団法人経済産業調査会(¥2,200)

References

As described throughout this syllabus

Grading criteria

Group work & participation = 30% Paragraphs and essay = 35% Presentations = 35%
There are no tests in this class. Without a train delay slip students will be counted absent if more than 15 minutes late. Maximum of 3 absences. Speaking in English will result in higher participation points. Any form of plagiarism is unacceptable. Elaboration on this will be provided in class.

Changes following student comments

None