● 英語Ｒ（上級特）Ｎ全Ｂ
―Extensive Reading and Discussion―

002-D-413

This course is based on the learning method known as Extensive Reading (or tadoku 多読). Students select books that interest them, at a level they can read comfortably, from a library of graded readers written especially for language learners. Reading quickly, without using a dictionary, students will gradually become more confident and fluent readers of English. Students will talk about their weekly reading in a small discussion group at the beginning of each class. This will help develop speaking skills and confidence. Students will also write a short report on each book they read, to develop and consolidate writing skills. Reading, speaking and writing activities will be supplemented by occasional listening and vocabulary activities.
　
This class is open to all students who want to develop their English reading skills, regardless of ability.

Students completing this course will develop their English reading ability, notably reading speed and comprehension skills, and they will find that they can read English much more comfortably than they could before taking the course. Students will also develop speaking skills (such as narration and description), as well as writing skills. The large amount of reading will also help deepen understanding of English grammar and syntax.

1	registration, brief introduction and entrance reading assessment
2	detailed introduction to extensive reading and graded readers; orientation; start reading
3	discussion and reading; book report and reading diary orientation
4	discussion and reading; discussion feedback
5	discussion and reading; book presentation
6	discussion and reading; writing feedback
7	discussion and reading; storytelling activity
8	discussion and reading; listening I
9	discussion and reading; listening II
10	discussion and reading; storytelling activity
11	discussion and reading; writing feedback
12	discussion and reading; listening III
13	discussion and reading; listening IV
14	discussion and reading; review
15	supplementary study
16	welcome back; discussion and reading
17	discussion and reading; book presentation
18	discussion and reading; writing feedback
19	discussion and reading; storytelling activity
20	discussion and reading; listening V
21	discussion and reading; listening VI
22	discussion and reading; 'My favourite book' presentations
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24	discussion and reading; writing feedback
25	discussion and reading; listening VII
26	discussion and reading; listening VIII
27	discussion and reading; writing feedback
28	exit reading assessment
29	review; submit completed reading diaries
30	supplementary study

All students will be provided with a handout at the beginning of the course. This handout gives detailed information about the structure and aims of the course, and should be kept for reference. Students will also be given a guided introduction to the graded reader library in the Foreign Language Centre Self-Study Room.

Each class will be divided into three stages.
　
Stage 1: Group Discussion
In the first stage, students will report to other students in their group, introducing and discussing the book(s) they have read, and asking questions about the books the other group members have read.
　
Stage 2: Silent Reading
Although students will be required to do most of their reading outside the classroom, during this part of the class students will have the chance to read their chosen book quietly, at their own pace.
　
Stage 3: Activity or Feedback
In this section of the class, the teacher will introduce new books or books on a particular theme, or provide vocabulary, speaking or writing feedback. Alternatively, we will carry out a storytelling activity, or watch a short video related to a book in the graded reader library.
　
A short period of time at the end of each class will be devoted to submitting reading diaries, and borrowing and returning books. Time will also be available to ask questions, and to consult with the teacher about books.
　
Outside class, students will be expected to read regularly and quickly, and to write a short report on every book they read. These reports should be kept in a reading diary that must be brought to class every two weeks for checking.

Students will do most of their reading outside the classroom. Students should therefore be prepared to set aside enough time each week to allow them to finish reading one or more books (approx. 30-90 mins). Students will also write a short report on each book (approx. 10-15 mins).

平常点（クラス参加、グループ作業の成果等）：10％

Reading achievement：50％

Group discussion ：20％

Reading diaries：20％

Regular and punctual attendance is required of all students.

The books required for this class should be borrowed from the graded reader library in the Foreign Language Centre Self-Study Room. Students will be introduced to this graded reader collection, and the borrowing procedure, in the first two weeks. All students taking this class will be guided in choosing suitable reading material, at the appropriate level. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Dictionaries are not required in extensive reading classes. Students will need a standard-sized notebook, for use as a Reading Diary.

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This class is open to all students who enjoy reading, who wish to improve their English ability, and who possess sufficient motivation to continue reading English books throughout the year.

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