● 英語Ｃ（上級）理ⅡA
―Bridge to Science in English―

002-D-312

It is said that English is the language of science and that most science is conducted in English. The course is an entry point for science majors to study biology and life science topics in English.
　
The course is a Content and Language Integrated Learning course. Content and language learning are combined with the main focus being on learning content.

The course has six specific objectives:
1. Improve general English to a CEF A2 Level (about 中級)
2. Use English 75% of class time both in student to student and teacher to student situations
3. Develop special English vocabulary related to life sciences
4. Develop discussion skills
5. Develop presentation skills
6. Create an English entry point to explore the wider world of science

1	Introduction to the course and instructor Plan of the course Pre-test of English skills
2	Introduction to resources for basic language learning and vocabulary skills (Computer Room) Set up communications system (email)
3	Basic Speaking: 1. Classroom Language 2. Review of Yes/No questions 3. Textbook: Unit 1 - Sports and Injuries
4	Basic Speaking: How to answer Yes/No Questions Textbook: Unit 1 - Sports and Injuries Grammar Point: Auxiliary Verbs (助動詞)
5	Speaking: WH Question Review Textbook: Unit 2 - Blood Circulation Skills: Presentation I
6	Speaking: How to answer WH Questions Textbook: Unit 2 - Blood Circulation Grammar Point: Nouns (名詞)
7	Speaking: Follow-up Questions Textbook: Unit 3 - Muscles and Movement Skills: Presentation II
8	Speaking: Reactions Textbook: Unit 3 - Muscles and Movement Grammar: Transition Words (つなきの語句)
9	Speaking: Pausing Textbook Unit 9 - Food and Nutrition Poster Presentation Intro.
10	Speaking: Start a conversation Textbook Unit 9 - Food and Nutrition （Super foods)
11	Speaking: Practice having a 3-minute conversation Preparation for Poster Presenttion on Super Foods
12	Textbook Paper Test 3-minute conversation
13	Poster Presentation Day
14	Spring Semester Wrap-up
15	Supplementary Lesson
16	Introduction to the Fall Semester In the fall student groups will present units of the textbook and manage class activities. Training Day!
17	Discussion Skills Choice of chapters to present. More training.
18	Discussion Skills Student presentation of a unit
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26	Discussion Skills Preparation for group discussion test
27	Group Test
28	Textbook Paper Test File Preparation
29	Course Wrap-up
30	Supplementary Lecture

The schedule may change depending on the needs of students.

1. The course will use the CLIL approach. CLIL means Content and Language Integrated Learning. Thus students will explore motivating science topics in English and receive related help with English. The teacher will act as an English, classroom skills, and resource expert. The textbook will be the source of English specific to life science majors. Vocabulary is supported with Japanese in the textbook. (The teacher has a science background, but not in life sciences).
2. Students will be required to produce English every class as part of their learning. Also, students will be encouraged to ask questions and use strategies such as classroom language.
Fall Semester
In the fall semester, students will be in charge of much of the class period through checking homework, managing discussions, presenting chapters, an so on.

Before the course starts:
Students should check www.englishvocabularyexercises.com, especially the science section. Practice to build your vocabulary.
Also, before the course, students should get into the habit of reading in English. It could be readers such as the Penguin readers (search amazon.co.jp), or online materials. You don't have to understand everything, but you should practice reading.
During the course:
Students will be asked to prepare for each lesson using the textbook. (30 minutes per week)
Also, in both semesters, students will complete a learning journal. (30 minutes every two weeks.)
Also, poster (spring) and chapter (fall) presentations should take several hours outside of class.

平常点（クラス参加、グループ作業の成果等）：100％（Attendance, Participation (adding value to the class), presentations and written paper tests will be the main things graded. The Learning Journal will also be an important tool for communication with me and will also receive a grade. Every gradable activity will be returned or you will be given feedback.）

Sasajima, Godfrey, Kojima, Wilson, Dijon, CLIL: Human Biology , （CLIL） 1st Edition, Sanshusha, 2016, ISBN：978-4-384-33460-9

There is no set reference for this course, but students should be able to access an English / English dictionary.

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