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

Toby TRAUB

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code R2092
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
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:Welcome back

What I did over summer break. Recent happenings in the news.
Research and writing assignment.

2:Homelessness
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:Art and War
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:Human Compassion
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
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:Is telling lies bad?
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
writing assignment

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

6:Immigration good, or bad?
Current Events/Writing skills/Reading skills/discussions
writing assignment

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

7:How neighborhoods happen.
Introduce big presentation. Create teams. Go over expectations.

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

8:Rules versus freedom
Presentation topics due.
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
Listening activity
Homework: Conversation preparation writing assignment.

9:Japan surveillance state.
Outline of presentations due.

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:Fabulous Japan
Draft of words of presentations due.
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.

11:Christmas and holidays.
5 Powerpoints due

Christmas/holiday comprehension skill building activity.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:Presentation Day.

Tips for the Quiz

13:Song lesson
My Winter break
Pandemics

Song lesson

Discussion activity. No homework except to study for big quiz.

14:Big quiz

Quiz
Games
Puzzle

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

Students are given a writing assignment almost every week. 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.