● 英語Ｃ（上級）史ⅡＣ

002-D-312

The purpose of this course is to further improve students' confidence and fluency in oral communication. Students will begin the course talking about themselves and then will move on to discussing life topics of the advanced level. The first semester will cover the first half (units 1 to 10) of the textbook; and the second semester will cover the second half (units 11 to 21). However, some textbook units may be omitted and some other materials added depending on the level and interests of the students.

To be able to read, listen to and understand personal and social issues of the advanced level.
To be able to think, do research and write about the above issues.
To be able to summarize, discuss, debate and give presentations on these issues.

1	Self- & course introduction
2	In-class interviews
3	Follow-up oral summaries
4	Practice of some speaking skills
5	Discussion on physical fitness
6	Discussion on dreams
7	Discussion on stress
8	Discussion on women and work
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	Discussion on Kawaii
19	Discussion on world happiness
20	Discussion on salt, sugar, fat
21	Discussion on smoking
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	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.

Read beforehand the main passage of the textbook unit to be covered each time and take notes of the key points (about 30 to 60 minutes).

第１学期（学期末試験）：15％（Review in writing）

第２学期（学年末試験）：15％（Review in writing）

Grades will be determined based on speeches, presentations, classroom participation, homework, attendance, and overall progress.：70％

Takashi Shimaoka & Jonathan Berman, Life Topics [Advanced], NAN'UN-DO, 2013, ISBN：9784523177517

The textbook comes with an Internet page http://www.LifeTopics.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｡

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