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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English.Oral Communication Ⅱ

Alan Michael NICHOLLS

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
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Year 2021
Class code R2302
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes 法文営国1~4年/レベル2,3※定員制
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]外国語(英語・諸外国語)
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Outline and objectives

This is an elective course that will provide students with the opportunity to develop their oral communication skills. The course will develop students ability for person to person communication and presentation skills.
The course will use TED Talks and Academic presentations to compare and contrast the different styles of presentations. Students will be required to make short presentations on a variety of topics including: alternative meat products, transport technology and climate change.

Goal

The goal of this course is to further enhance students' oral communication skills. Students will practice making both formal and informal presentations. Students will practice using punctuation to join and separate ideas and using gesture to emphasize ideas. Students will practice techniques to increase eye contact during presentations.

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、法学部・国際政治学科:DP1、文学部:DP1、経営学部:DP3、国際文化学部:DP1

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. )

The level of the material should suit students at a pre-intermediate level.
Students will be able to practice and develop their speaking skills using A++, BOOST and Yes/No/Key/Or techniques. Students will practice listening using Shadowing. Students will gain critical thinking skills through comparison of different articles on the same topic. Students will also practice presentation skills including gesture, voice control, eye contact, using notes and timing of presentation.

All assignments will be distributed, submitted and returned to students digitally via Google Classroom. Written assignments will be returned with detailed comments on how students can improve their writing skills.

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 & Review

Review Presentation Techniques;

Presentation Practice

2:Unit 7: The News

Introduction of Theme - related Vocabulary; Oral Practice A++, Boost.

3:The News

Listening and Shadowing / Discussions of different News media.

4:The News

Prepare a small group presentation on the News.
Introduce Ballads

5:TED Talk

How to make people WANT to listen. Analysis and Discussion of Presentation Skills.

6:Unit 9: Ecotourism

Introduction of Theme- related Vocabulary; Oral Practice A++ and Boost.

7:Ecotourism

Shadowing with Text
Ballad Preparaation

8:Ecotourism

Presentation or Debate about Eco-Tourism.
Ballad Preparation

9:TED Talk

Video Presentation Analysis and Discussion; Presentation Skills

10:Unit 11: Environment

Introduction of Theme- related Vocabulary; Oral Practice A++, Boost

11:Environment

Environmental issues Discussions and Shadowing

12:Environment

BBC Articles - synthetic Foods Presentation

13:Ballad Presentation

Small group presentation: Analysis of a Ballad.

14:TED Talk

Video Presentation Analysis and Discussion; Presentation Skills

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

University guidelines suggest preparation and review are around 2 hours a week for a two-credit course and around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

There will be some short, simple, written homework assignments designed to test the students understanding of the ideas presented in the major themes of the course. Each homework assignment will be 10% of total course value.

Textbooks

The English Course: Gary Ireland and Max Woolerton. The text is available from <theenglishcourse.jp>. Search for DB2. The CD is not required.

References

To be advised during course.

Grading criteria

Homework: 30%
In-Class Worksheets: 30%
Presentations: 20%
Pair and Group Participation: 20%

Changes following student comments

Change of text book from previous years.

Equipment student needs to prepare

A device (Laptop or Tablet) that supports word processor software. Smartphones are OK but are more difficult for students to use. Students will be required to know their Hosei Gmail account details. Students may use voice recognition software. Google Docs is the required format for submitting written assignments.

Others

We will use Google “Classroom” to send, submit and record all assignments. Students can download "Classroom" from the Google Web site. The Classroom Code for this subject is: ewwvgnk