英語セミナーC

担 当 者 単 位 配当年次 開講期間 曜 日 時 限
S.ウッズ 講師 4   通年 1

授業の目的・内容

This course is designed to enable you to further enhance your skills in oral expression at an advanced level, with the emphasis placed on learning how to develop and express your own opinions.
No Text will be used. Students will be encouraged to choose their own topic of discussion for periodic presentations and group work. Some of the topics which will be discussed include a study and discussion of cultural differences and contemporary social issues which will serve to broaden the students overall perspective and understanding of life in and outside of Japan.

授業計画

Introduction
Discussion of Social and Cultural Issues
Group Work: Discussions; giving opinions on Issues discussed above
Discussion of Legal Issues
Group Work: Discussions - giving opinons on Issues discussed above
Articles on Current Events - Japan and The USA
10 Group Work
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12 Group Presentations
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14 Various Articles focussing on Social; Legal; Cultural and Current Events
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17 Group Work: Discussions; presenting of opinions and ideas
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19 Current Articles for Discussion
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21 Current Issues in Japan
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23 News Paper Articles
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25 Group Work
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27 Group Presentations
28

授業方法

The instructor will provide topics; background reading materials and other necessary materials for pre-discussion. Lectures will serve as a tool for providing background information and for developing students listening skills.

成績評価の方法

第2学期(学年末試験)
Grades will be based on attendance; participation; group work and on researching and writing projects. Your final grade will be comprised of weekly performance.

教科書

This is a Seminar Course -- therefore we will not use a set Text Book.

参考文献

A Dictionary is needed. Students may use an Electronic Dictionary.