市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター(ILAC)ILAC Course
LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)English3ⅡEnglish 3 II
Japan in the World (People, Movement, and Japan)
STEPHEN P MCINTYREStephen Patrick MCINTYRE
授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | 市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター(ILAC)ILAC Course |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2023 |
授業コードClass code | R2004 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | - |
旧科目名Previous Class title | - |
開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 月3/Mon.3 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 |
教室名称Classroom name | 市BT‐0601 |
配当年次Grade | 法2年、文(史地心)2年[上級/英語/世界の中の日本] |
単位数Credit(s) | 1 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | 上級/英語 |
他学部公開科目Open Program | |
他学部公開(履修条件等)Open Program (Notes) | |
グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修(履修条件等)Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
千代田コンソ単位互換提供(他大学向け)Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
選択・必修Optional/Compulsory | |
カテゴリー(2017年度以降)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) |
カテゴリー(2016年度以前)Category (2017) |
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Outline (in English)
The purpose English 3 is to further develop student’s English proficiency in this course and to provide participants with an active approach to increasing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
This course is for second year students with a strong desire to communicate in English in countries that support English as a native or foreign language.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
English 3 II builds upon the various English language skills and knowledge gained in English 3 I.
Through reading, listening and discussion, students will develop their English proficiency. They will practice effectively expressing their opinions, knowledge and experience both verbally and in writing. Students will participate in pair and group discussions, and present information within a group. This class focuses in particular on issues relating to migration and work in the modern world, particularly in Japan. Students will be encouraged to think critically about issues related to migrants, work, and the movement and influence of language, ideas, goods, and services across borders.
The teacher reserves the right to make changes in the syllabus when necessary to better meet the needs of students.
到達目標Goal
This course’s aim is to further develop the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) that students acquired in previous courses. The course will expand on these abilities by placing special emphasis on active communication and discussion on a variety of topics related to current issues. There will be a particular focus on migration, work, and refugee related issues. Students will be encouraged to develop critical thinking and to share their opinions and knowledge.
この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか(該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連)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:DP1
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法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 class will be based on themes emerging from the textbook and expanded on with additional material provided by the teacher related to migration, work, and the movement of people, and of ideas, products, and companies. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and complete exercises during class. In particular they will be required to engage with topics, conduct their own research, and present this to their peers in class discussions, and through presentations. Students will also be instructed on academic essay writing for the purpose of writing on a specific topic with correct referencing. Regular feedback will be given to students during class on their discussions and on completed exercises. Some written feedback will also be provided online via the online learning system on their written work. Feedback on final presentations and essays will be provided mainly in written form through the online learning system (Hoppi).
アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face
※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。
Lesson 1[対面/face to face]:Introductions
Course syllabus explained.
Write a paragraph introducing your self. Interview your neighbor and then introduce them in 1 minute to the class.
Lesson 2 [対面/face to face]:Designing Buildings in Japan
Build a Happy Life! Astrid Klein Architect (Units 8)
Exercises from Textbook.
Critical thinking: What features do Japanese buildings have that may be very beneficial in other countries?
Pecha kucha presentation style
Home work: make a “pecha kucha” slide show related to architecture, the environment and people. More
Lesson 3[対面/face to face]:Freelance work, Trainees, and Precarious work
Presentations in groups on where people live etc.
Life is like Riding a Bicycle (Unit 9)
Opportunities/ finding a career you like/
Internships / exploitation of/ precarious work
Critical thinking: Trying out a job sounds like a good idea, but when does the trial become exploitation?
Lesson 4[対面/face to face]:Internships, Trainees, and Precarious Work in Japan
Trainees (jishusei) / interns working for free/ the need to have wealthy parents to start a career?
Homework: Find an article on the situation faced by foreign workers in Japan in precarious work, such as the trainees. Write 2 paragraphs describing their situation.
Lesson 5[対面/face to face]:Business and the Environment.
Trade Ideas for Positive Change (Unit 10 )
Business and the environment.
Upper class or corporate migrants, global elites are able to travel freely around the world.
Mitsui Japanese corporations in the world. Environmental and social impacts?
Discuss how corporations in a globalized world impact different regions of the world.
Homework: Challenge to find two articles. one that is positive one that is critical about the same corporation and the impact it has on the environment.
Lesson 6[対面/face to face]:Globalization and the “Harvest of Empire”
Look at material showing the impact of corporations across the world and how economic connections between countries can lead to the movement of people between countries, including refugees.
Engage with material in class and participate in discussion and write notes on ideas learned in class.
How have Japanese corporations affected other countries?
Lesson 7[対面/face to face]:IT workers and “highly skilled” Migrant Workers
Connect Workers with Companies (Unit 11 )
IT and migration/ virtual migration (Body shopping)
Exercises from the Textbook completed in class.
Look at Japan’s attempt to attract IT workers. “highly skilled migrants” kodo gino imin”
Homework: Find out about The attempt to bring IT Professionals to Japan as workers.
Lesson 8[対面/face to face]:Indian Migrants in Japan and around the World
Necessity is the Mother of Invention (Unit 12
Indian IT professionals in Japan and around the world.
Homework: Prepare presentation on IT and highly skilled workers or the internet and our connected world. “Virtual migration”.
Lesson 9[対面/face to face]:Presentations and research/essay writing instruction.
Presentations on highly skilled migrants in Japan.
Instruction on collecting information, presenting information, making an argument, citations.
Lesson 10[対面/face to face]:Migrant Niche Businesses (Foreign/”Ethnic” Restaurants)
What’s the Recipe for Success? (Unit 13)
Restraints run by foreigners in Japan/ refugees in Japan and restaurants
Complete exercises from the text book.
Additional information from provided reading material on restaurants run by migrants and refugees in Japan. Eg Burmese restaurants run by refugees/ Kurdish kebab shops.
Homework: Find an articles about migrants in Japan who have started their own businesses in Japan. Write a short description (2 or 3 paragraphs) in English and bring to next class.
Lesson 11[対面/face to face]:Migrant Niche Businesses
Presentations on migrant niche businesses in Japan.
Lesson 12[対面/face to face]:Volunteering in Japan/ Volunteers from Japan
Help Animals for a Better Society [volunteer work] (Unit 14)
Elizabeth Oliver (England) [Animal refuge]
Complete exercises in the textbook in class.
Discuss in groups of 3 or 4 about volunteering both in Japan and abroad.
Critical thinking: Should some work done by volunteers be paid work?
Homework: What kind of volunteering opportunities are there in your local area with migrants and refugees, or for other causes?
Lesson 13[対面/face to face]:Volunteer work and humanitarian work. Doing good?
Students present opportunities they found for volunteer work in their local communities. (small groups of 4 or 5)
Volunteers in Japan are active in many ares. In relation to migrants in Japan there are many volunteers teaching Japanese, visiting detainees, etc.
Is volunteer work a good thing? Can there be negative effects of volunteering? "Voluntourism"
Lesson 14[対面/face to face]:Final Presentations and Reflection
Final presentations of research assignment and submission of final essay.
授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等)Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Class preparation, vocabulary review, homework, preparation for presentations.
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.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
Working in Japan: Video Interviews with 14 Professionals
Alice Gordenker & John Rucynski
Cengage Learning, pp128 with DVD, ¥2550,
参考書References
English to English dictionary:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/
英文ライティング虎の巻【改訂版】
Strunk Jr., W., & White, E. B. (1999). "The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition" (4th ed.). Allyn and Bacon.
Neumann, D. J. (2016). "A Professor’s Guide to Writing Essays: The No-Nonsense Plan for Better Writing". Jacob Neumann.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Students are assessed based on the following criteria
In class reading and listening comprehension, discussions, and writing exercises. 20%
Presentations in groups and the submitted presentation notes. 40%
Final essay and other written home work submitted during the semester. 40%
Attendance policy: In principle, no more than three absences per term are allowed.
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
Since the course is being led by the current instructor for the first time, there are no student comments.
The end of term reflection will include student assessment of the course. (Students are invited to comment on the course at any time)
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
● Textbook.
● Additional resources for writing (dictionaries etc).
● Students should also prepare a notepad and pencil/pen to write notes, instructions, writing assignments, etc. when requested.
●Students are expected to have access to a computer and the Internet for homework and assessment submission. It would be beneficial for students to bring smartphones, iPads, or Laptops to the class for ease of searching for and sharing information. (Let your instructor know if this is difficult.)
その他の重要事項Others
Class attendance is a course requirement. Students are allowed no more than three absences in the semester. The instructor reserves the right to modify this course syllabus whenever necessary. Students are excepted to purchase and bring the textbook to each class. They are also expected to have access to a computer and the internet for homework and assessment submission. Paper submission will generally not be accepted.