● 英語セミナーＡ

This is a current affairs course which requires both a high level of English and a keen interest in global issues. Students will be required to read in-depth articles form various news sources and do further research in order to fully grasp the background and present situation of each issue. Students will then discuss these issues in groups, give their opinions and seek solutions for them.
Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary building and acquiring a deep understanding of current issues.

１	Global issues - what are the main current issues facing the world?
２	Why We Fight - a documentary
３	Conflict and corruption
４	Democratization - Wikileaks style
５	America, China and Japan - the new geopolitical balance
６	War zones : Iraq, Afghanistan, The Middle East and Africa.
７	The war against terror in Afghanistan and Yemen
８	Religious fundamentalism in the USA and UK and in the Muslim world.
９	Divided nations - China, Russia, Sudan
10	The USA - EU divide
11	Political and social divisions in America
12	Climate change - is it or isn't it?
13	Green technology
14	Recent trends in China and issues which need to be addressed
15	Global population explosion - what it means for the planet and human lives
16	India and Brazil - two democracies flexing their muscles.
17	Global poverty and hunger
18	The new slavery - human trafficking
19	Human rights' violations
20	Is Japan a real democracy?
21	AIDS, malaria and other killer diseases
22	The impact of AIDS for children, orphans, and their countries.
23	NGOs and volunteerism
24	The pursuit of happiness - a comparison of cultural conditioning between some Western and Asian societies
25	The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch - "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" - a podcast.

This is an issue based class leading to meaningful discussions, exchanging ideas and gaining insights about the world. Students will be encouraged to become autonomous learners and contributors Vocabulary quizzes are given frequently. There is an end of semester overview quiz.

第1学期 （学期末試験） ：試験を実施する

第2学期 （学年末試験） ：試験を実施する

No textbook is required.
Photocopies of relevant articles will be provided as well as sources online.