| 科目名 |
英語（会話）中級 |
| クラス |
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| 授業の概要 |
Welcome to English Communication, intermediate level. With the renewal of a new textbook and teaching approach, students will have many opportunities to participate and practice actively in class. Our class combines reading, writing, listening, speaking, and vocabulary learning, through pair work activies, group discussions, games and presentations. |
| 授業の到達目標 |
Our main objective is to integrate students' INPUT and OUTPUT skills and cultivate genuine English proficiency in a well-balanced manner. Besides building academic vocabulary and grammar, the special emphasis is on developing communicative and writing skills via discussions and presentations. Students are encouraged to TAKE INITIATIVE and PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY in class. Be creative, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Practice makes perfect. Always give your best shot! |
| 授業計画 |
| 回 |
内容 |
| 1 | Orientation : explain course outline
Self- introduction and getting to know your classmates
Useful classroom expressions |
| 2 | Unit 1: Super Language Learners: How do people learn many languages?
Discuss effective strategies for learning
Pair work and discussion
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 3 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 2: Flat Organizations: Do we need a boss?
Compare working conditions between Japan and the West
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 4 | Unit 4: Social Media: How is it changing the world?
Share personal experience about using SNS and analyze its pros and cons
Group work and mini-presentations
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 5 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 7: Happiness Ratings: Should governments prioritize happiness over growth?
Self-reflection on the age-old philosophical question: What is happiness? What is happiness to you?
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 6 | Language game
Unit 8: Free Speech: Should there be any limits?
A look at the current world conditions of free speech
Pair work and discussion
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 7 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 9: Science Fiction: Can it predict the future?
Discuss interesting SF movies, novels, and animation
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 8 | Unit 10: Medical Technology: Should we try to live forever?
Discuss the meaning of life and the quality of life
Mini presentations
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 9 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 12: Robot Revolution: Which jobs are most at risk?
Predict future changes in society because of technological advancements like AI
Group discussions
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 10 | Unit 14: Climate Change: Can we stop global warming?
Talk about environmental issues and the future of mankind on planet Earth
Pair work discussions
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 11 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 15: Green Cities: Where are the world's cleanest cities?
Compare the pros and cons of living in big cities and the countryside
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 12 | Language game
Unit 17: Free Trade: Good for all or good for some?
Discuss the benefits and costs of globalization
Mini presentations
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises
Mini presentations |
| 13 | Warm-up speaking session
Unit 18: Social Inequality: Why is there a gap between rich and poor?
Think about the meaning of "Equality"? Is it attainable in reality?
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 14 | Unit 20: Aid and Development: Do developing countries need our help?
What do you think is the biggest problem in our world now?
Group discussion
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
| 15 | Discuss current news in Japan and the world
Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and practice exercises |
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| テキスト・参考書 |
Understanding Our New Challenges (ISBN: 978-4791-934-263), Seibido |
| 自学自習についての情報 |
In order to integrate INPUT and OUTPUT SKILLS and achieve genuine English proficiency, students are encouraged to participate actively in class. Be a conscious learner and set your goals: improve not only vocabulary and grammar, but also English fluency and communicative competency. Take initiative to COMMUNICATE ACTIVELY in class - having a positive learning attitude is essential to success. Above all, let’s enjoy speaking in English! |
| 授業の形式 |
Pair work, group discussion, presentations, games |
| アクティブラーニングに関する情報 |
Discussions, pair work, group activities, language games |
| 評価の方法（評価の配点比率と評価の要点） |
The students’ performance in each class will be evaluated, base on :
1) efforts, active participation and learning attitude
2) speaking competency, fluency and communicative skills
3) thoughtfulness and originality
Grade allocation : participation (20%), final speaking exam (70%), bonus (10%) |
| その他（授業アンケートへのコメント含む） |
特記事項無し |
| 担当講師についての情報（実務経験） |
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