● 英語Ｃ（上級）心ⅡＣ
―Environmental problems and globalisation―

002-D-312

This course aims to help students develop their critical thinking, presentation skills and raise awareness about the cause and effects of pollution on the environment. In the first term, students will explore various forms of pollution that is existing in their local cities. The second term will be focussed on globalization, how it is affecting people's lives and changing cultural values. There will be group discussions on interesting news topics and individual reports. Oral presentations will be given as final exams in the first and second terms. This course is interesting as well as challenging for students who want to know more about the changes taking place in society today.

Students will gain a broader insight into the different forms of pollution in their own local cities, examine those problems then be challenged to come up with solutions. Students will improve their communicative skills and critical thinking through group discussions. In addition to learning about the effects of pollution and globalization, students will also develop their skills in note taking, doing a short research and learning how to give oral presentations.

1	Course introduction, goals, objectives and expectations
2	Critical thinking
3	Environmental problems
4	Simulation activity
5	Forms of air and water pollution
6	Group discussion and reports
7	Forms of soil and noise pollution
8	Group discussion and reports
9	Other forms of pollution
10	Student-teacher consultation
11	Submit presentation outline
12	Review notes from research
13	Final editing
14	Continue research
15	Comprehension check
16	Overview of second term topic and expectations
17	Globalisation, negative and positive effects
18	Multinational and transnational corporations
19	Sweatshops
20	Developing countries
21	International lending bodies
22	Movie: Life and Debt (part 1)
23	Life and Debt (part 2)
24	Discussion
25	Student-teacher consultation
26	Submit presentation topic
27	Prepare presentation outline
28	Final practice
29	Review
30	Comprehension check

A more comprehensive course schedule will be handed out in class.

Class begins with an overview of the topic, brainstorming, homework check, lecture follows then group discussion.

Students are expected to do their homework at home and come to class prepared. (approx. 1 hour)
Complete project outline (approx. 1 hour). Practice oral presentation (30 mins.)
The class will be conducted in English.

第１学期（学期末試験）：30％（Oral presentation）

第２学期（学年末試験）：30％（Oral presentation）

レポート：20％（Homework preparation and report）

平常点（クラス参加、グループ作業の成果等）：20％（Group work, participation, attitude, attendance）

Anyone who misses to give a final presentation will not be able to pass that term.

No textbook is required.

No specific textbook for this course. We will be using the Internet, newspapers and others as resources.

履修者数制限あり。
第1回目の授業に必ず出席のこと｡

Other important information will be announced in class.

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