● 英語Ｃ（上級）史ⅡＢ
―English Communication―

The aim of this course is to develop students' confidence and fluency in oral communication. Students will begin the course talking about themselves and then will advance to discussing life topics, including a mix of national and international topics that are interesting, relevant and real. The first semester will cover the first half (units 1 to 11) of the textbook; and the second semester will cover the second half (units 12 to 22). However, some textbook units may be omitted and some other materials added depending on the level and interests of the students.

１	Self- & course introduction
２	In-class interviews
３	Follow-up oral summaries
４	Practice of some speaking skills
５	Discussion on the importance of English
６	Discussion on the secret of happiness
７	Discussion on travel in Japan
８	Discussion on shopping on the Internet
９	Summary of the main ideas of some other units in the textbook
10	Group discussions on group-issue-related newspaper & Internet articles
11	Presentations
12	〃
13	End-of-term review in writing
14	Summing up
15	Supplementary study
16	Getting reacquainted
17	Dictogloss
18	Ghost stories
19	Fast food and health
20	The dangers of credit cards
21	Old media and new media
22	College education
23	Relay storytelling
24	Summary of some other units in the textbook
25	Group discussions on group-issue-related newspaper & Internet article
26	Group presentations
27	〃
28	End-of-term review in writing
29	Summing up
30	Supplementary study

Classroom activities will include listening, note-taking, role plays, discussions and presentations. Students will be required to do about one hour of preparation per week.

Grades will be determined based on speeches, presentations, classroom participation, homework, attendance, and overall progress.

Takashi Shimaoka & Jonathan Berman, Life Topics, NAN'UN-DO, 2011, ISBN:9784523176893
The textbook comes with an Internet page http://www.lifetopicsbook.com to help students with reading, quizzes, and more.

履修者数制限あり。

第1回目の授業に必ず出席のこと。