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

PaulSmith JASON

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Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code R2014
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月4/Mon.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes 法2年:上級/英語/現代の諸相
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 of this class 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.

Classes will be held 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:Welcome back

Discuss what you did during your spring break.
The Convenience of Living in Japan article
Highlight etc. in class

第2回:Peer editing

Discussion on article from week 1. Peer editing of above paragraph and group discussion of same.
Make groups for presentations based on theme list provided by instructor.

第3回:Your choice

A. Select a short article related to Japan and the world; you must be prepared (highlighting, vocab work and opinion) before class.
Discuss in groups.
Group presentation work

第4回:Differences/ commonalities

TED: What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? Hugh Evans (16:57)
Group discussion
Group presentation work

第5回:Inside looking out

Single women living in poverty article
Usual highlighting and vocab work. Discuss in small groups

第6回:Outline

A. Outline due for one page essay. Essay due on week 11.
B. In class work on essay.

第7回:discussion

A. Select a short article from VOA (Voice of America), highlight important points and discuss it in small groups, You must be prepared before class.
B. Group work on presentations

第8回:Peer editing

A. Peer editing on typed paragraphs
B. Group work on presentations

第9回:Short speeches

Short speeches based on topic list provided by the instructor.

第10回:Japan Times

Tokyo’s internet cafe ‘refugees’ number 4,000, survey says Japan Times

第11回:Preparation

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:Presentations

2~3 group presentations + Q & A

第14回:Sayonara

Fun conversation board game done in small groups.

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