● 英語Ｃ（上級）心IIＡ

The aim of this course is to improve students English communication skills. During the course students will be exposed to a number of communication strategies which they will analyse, compare, and ultimately put into practice. As well as learning English, the class will increase students' awareness of communication in a general sense, and encourage them to take a fresh look at their strategies in their mother tongue as well as in a foreign language.

１	Explaining class aims; Requests-Asking for help [clarification] ; conversations [request formulas].
２	Requests- If you don't know the words [use of demonstratives] ; request intonation [room service roleplay].
３	Requests- Requesting for others; cultural comparisons.
４	Opening and closing- Greetings; introductory formulas; cultural questionnaires.
５	Opening and closing- Shaking hands; re-introducing yourself; forms of address.
６	Opening and closing- Starting a conversation; asking questions; closing a conversation.
７	Non-verbal communication- Gesture; dress and appearance; body language.
８	Non-verbal communication- Facial expression; making the right noises [agreeing] ; eye contact.
９	Non-verbal communication- Position; proximity; touching; status symbols.
10	Exchanging information- Personal information; origins; your life and skills.
11	Exchanging information- Checking information; saying the wrong thing; receiving information.
12	Exchanging information- Question types; an interview; interview assessment.
13	Exam period
14	Social interaction- Interacting with strangers; indirect questions; cultural awareness.
15	Social interaction- Suggestions and invitations; apologising.
16	Social interaction- Requesting permission; appropriate language.
17	Conversation strategies- Topics of conversation; attentive listening.
18	Conversation strategies- Conversation fillers; pausing; thinking time.
19	Conversation strategies- Being diplomatic; turntaking; interrupting.
20	Presentation- Ways of presenting information; explaining something; giving instructions.
21	Presentation- Describing a sequence; presenting facts and figures.
22	Presentation- Narrating; making a story interesting.
23	Expressing feelings- Compliments; thanks; praise and appreciation.
24	Expressing feelings- Criticism; being a good listener.
25	Expressing feelings- Complaining; dealing with complaints.
26	Exam preparation.
27	Exam period.
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The schedule can be flexible depending on the level and needs of the students.

The most frequent method is that students think about a problem, compare their answers or ideas with a partner in pairs, then report back to the class. This encourages learner independence. However, the teacher's role as model for language input and practice will also be stressed.

第１学期（学期末試験）、第２学期（学年末試験）
Attendance 25％；　Participation 35％；　Homework 15％；　Exams 25%.

Peter Viney & Karen Viney, Handshake-a course in communication., Second impression. 1997 Edition, Oxford University Press, 1996.
Students will be expected to bring copies of the textbook to every class, while the teacher will provide additional material from the workbook when appropriate.

Students will need to adopt a positive and active approach to learning to get the most out of this class and pass the course.