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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
Study Abroad(Basic)Ⅰ
英語

James Essex

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code C0005
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期
Day/Period 土3/Sat.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes (C組) ※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 必修
Category (2018~)
Category (2017)

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Outline and objectives

Instructors will teach this course using communicative English language pedagogy and classroom practices common in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at universities in English-speaking countries. Therefore, students are expected to advance all their language skills, although extra emphasis will be placed on reading and writing skills.

Goal

Building on the English language skills acquired in the first and second-year required courses, students will work on developing the type of language skills they would normally have been acquired in the traditional study abroad context.

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。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. )

Various discourse themes related to life and study in the English-speaking world will be explored in depth. Students will be expected to not only participate in classroom activities, but also find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently and complete weekly homework assignments. Special emphasis will be given to critical reading and communicative writing skills.

Feedback will be provided in class Zoom meetings, by email or Hosei’s LMS platform.

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。

4/10:Introduction to the course

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U1 - Culture and Identity

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

4/17:u2 - Performing

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

4/24:u3 - Water

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

5/8:u4 - Opportunities

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

5/15:u5 - Well-being

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

5/22:u6 - Mysteries

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

5/29:Mid-Term Test

and preview of second half of semester

Based on grammar and vocabulary points of U1-U6. The majority of It includes writing.

6/5:u7 - Living Space

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

6/12:u8 - Travel

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

6/19:u9 - Shopping

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

6/26:u10 - No Limits

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

7/3:u11 - Connections

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

7/10:u12 - Experts

Grammar
Vocabulary
Functions
Writing
Reading
Critical Thinking
Speaking

7/17:Final Test

and summing up

Based on grammar and vocabulary points of U7 - U12. It includes writing.

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

本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、合わせて1時間を標準とします。/University guidelines suggest preparation and review should be around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

Please note that homework is not a means to an end but should be taken seriously. Ample time should be taken to complete homework and should not be left until the night before class, or the commute to university on the day of class.

Homework will consist of readings, textbook activities and/or paragraph writing.

Textbooks

Title: Life 4 (American English) (with Web App and My Life Online)
Publisher: Cengage Japan
ISBN: 978-1-33-790571-8

References

Other materials that you need will be provided in class.

Grading criteria

Participation: 14%
Mid-Term Test: 23%
Final Test: 23%
Homework Portfolio (including writing assignments): 40%

Please note that if you are absent four times or more, you will not pass this class.

Changes following student comments

Not Applicable

Equipment student needs to prepare

A Japanese-English dictionary will be helpful but is not to be used as a translation tool.

Others

The textbook for this class gives you access to an "Online WorkBook" called My Life Online. As you will have seen above, completion of the activities in this contributes towards your final grade. In addition, writing assignments and worksheets will be provided, which will form your 'homework portfolio'.