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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English 3 II
Topics in American Culture

Michael F.MURPHY

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Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
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Year 2021
Class code R2082
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水4/Wed.4
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Campus 市ヶ谷
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Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes 文(哲日英)2年:中級/英語/英語圏の文化と社会
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)
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Outline and objectives

English 3 II builds upon the skills and knowledge gained from English 1,2 and the first semester of English 3. It will continue to aim to provide students with further opportunities to think critically and express their opinions on a variety of topics using English. Students will spend time using English to learn about American culture from a number of diverse perspectives. Students will learn about American culture through various sources of information and will incorporate a variety of topics about which they will express their opinion. In addition, students will also practice the fundamental English skills of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking that are necessary to accomplish the above.

Goal

Students will read and understand rather simple English texts without relying too much on dictionaries for understanding.
Students will learn to express their own opinion in speaking and writing, including how to examine content from a critical thinking perspective.
Students will not only learn about American culture, which continues to have a large impact on the world, but also be able to apply that knowledge while improving their English 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. )

Various target language objectives will be emphasized during each class period. For example, while reading from text, an emphasis may be placed on building vocabulary as well as the comprehension of passages. When presentations are the focus, an emphasis will be placed on using the appropriate posture and body language.
In the final class, comments and explanations are given for assignments
( written reports, presentations, etc.) for all classes held during the term.

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。

1:Introduction to the Fall term.

Review of class policies and procedures; student expectations for Fall term. assignment for next class.

2:Unit 5: The Statue of Liberty.

Reading and Listening practice using DVD video.

3:The Statue of Liberty.

Readings and Writing practice using the expressions from the textbook.

4:The Statue of Liberty

Unit 5 Listening and Vocabulary Quiz. Preparation for first group presentations.

5:The Melting Pot

Group Presentations on the meaning of freedom and student reactions. Introduction to Unit 6.

6:The Melting Pot

Practice reading and listening using the text and DVD video

7:The Melting Pot

Practice reading and writing using the expressions and vocabulary in the textbook.

8:Unit 6 Review

Unit 6: Listening and Vocabulary Quiz; preparation for Presentations

9:Cultural Diversity

Group presentations on chosen topics of culture; student reactions.

10:Jazz, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll

Reading and Listening practice using the text and DVD video.

11:Jazz, Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll

Practice reading and writing using the expressions and vocabulary in the textbook.

12:Cars and Planes

Listening and Vocabulary Quiz on Unit 7; Introduction to Unit 9 Reading and Listening practice using the text and DVD video.

13:Cars and Planes

Final Group presentations on chosen topics from Units 7,8 and 9.

14:Term End Review

Units 5-9 Final Test:
Listening, Reading and Writing.

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

There will be weekly assignments from the text ( video/vocabulary preview, unit exercises, readings ) as well as teacher assigned research on the relevant topics. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared by having completed the assignment beforehand.
The standard preparatory study and review time for this class is one hour.

Textbooks

American Dream: Video Reading and Listening in American Culture.( Asahi Press, Japan)

References

An English-Japanese/Japanese-English dictionary is highly recommended for each class session. Other supplemental readings will be provided at the discretion of the instructor.

Grading criteria

Grading criteria for this course will be based on the following:
Class participation: 30% ( including the timely completion of homework assigned in the previous class)
Presentations: 30%
Unit quizzes and final test: 40%

Please note: In principle, no more than 3 absences per term are allowed.

Changes following student comments

N/A