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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English 3 I
Aspects of the English Speaking World

Toby TRAUB

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code R2091
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 金3/Fri.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
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)
Category (2017)

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Outline and objectives

Learning English for communicating in a global society.

Goal

This course is designed to develop language skills necessary for students to express themselves in English. The emphasis is on oral communication, and we will practice listening and speaking skills. Students will also practice writing paragraphs and short essays.

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 will participate in a variety of activities that involve all four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will be asked to read short articles, prepare for discussion by briefly writing their opinions, and then participate in discussions, usually in pairs. Reading comprehension will be checked, and new vocabulary will be reviewed after matching activities.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

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:Course orientation

Getting to know each other; student introductions & class guidelines.
handout discussion activities

2:Unit 1: Getting to Know Each Other
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment..

3:Unit 1
Environmental Issues
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
big writing assignment

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

4:The Way we Live

Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
big writing assignment

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

5:Unit 2
Technology: Friend or Foe
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
big writing assignment

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

6:Unit 2
Political Refugees

Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
big writing assignment

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

7:Protests and dissent

Research report/ mini- Presentations
Connecting the dots
Love and Loss
Death

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

8:Music and Art

Unit 3: Global thinking
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

9:Unit 3: Seize the day

Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

10:Unit 3: Swim against the stream. Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

11:Unit 4: What will your verse be?

Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

12:The road less traveled.

Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions

Check homework, engage in discussion of prepared homework topic. Handout. Read article, check comprehension, prepare for in-class discussion.
Discussion
Textbook activities
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.
Tips for the Quiz

13:Meritocracy and Theocracy

Quiz

Song lesson

Quiz

Song lesson

14:Wrap-up

Go over quiz
Speaking activity

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

Students are expected to complete a writing assignment every week in preparation for discussion. This writing assignment will usually require research. 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

There is no textbook. Handouts will be given in class.

References

These resources might be useful for extra reading practice, and for completing some of the homework assignments.

https://japantoday.com/
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/
http://www.bbc.com/news
https://news.google.com/news/

Grading criteria

Class participation: 40%
Quizzes, writing assignments, presentations:60%


Departmental guidelines state that more than three absences will result in automatic failure of the course.


Obviously, when you are absent, it will hurt your class participation grade.

Changes following student comments

Not applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

Always bring a dictionary to class (paper or electronic OK). Translation software is strictly forbidden. You may use your phone in class ONLY for a dictionary app. Or, on a rare occasion, they could be used for purposes related to the class. I recommend using a dedicated electronic dictionary.

Others

This is a challenging course, but you will learn a lot, and improve your English a lot. Because the course is challenging, you will have a proud sense of accomplishment when you have finished the course.

This syllabus is subject to revision, and likely will change based on the students' needs, and topics will be based on relevant social issues of the moment.