● 英語Ｃ集１ＷＢ

002-D-612

The aim of this course is to help students develop fluency in reading skills by improving comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. This course will also help you to develop personal and cross-cultural awareness and understanding by learning about and discussing various themes that will help you find out more about other cultures, your own culture and values, and about yourself.
　
Topics: Topics include: male-female relationships, love, marriage, family relationships, personal values, parents and children, happiness and what is important in life?

We will read several powerful short stories written by a variety of international authors. Students will participate in various creative discussion and writing activities that stimulate the imagination and help them to understand the themes of the story and apply what they learn to their daily lives.

1	Class Introduction Overview
2	Cultural Awareness - Activity 1: Alpha-Beta Exercise Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
3	Introduction to Literary Terms: Story 1: The Birthday Party (USA) Katherine Brush Topics: Irony/male-female relationships/marriage Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
4	Story 1 continued Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
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6	Story 2: Strange Animal (Africa) Alexander Smith Topics: Tolerance of others/ the magic of music/ family relationships Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion 　 Review for Mid-term Exam: Report
7	Mid-term Exam Report due
8	Story 3:Dazzler (India) Suniti Namjoshi Topics: Introverts and extroverts/different ways of solving problems Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
9	Cultural Awareness Activity 2: Why Values Matter Part 1 Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
10	Life Skills Awareness Activity 3: Introvert/Extrovert Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
11	Story 4: Important Things (USA) Barbara Greenberg Topics: Parents and children/What is important in life? Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
12	Life skills Awareness Activity 5: Personal Values List Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
13	Story 5: The Little Girl and the Wolf (USA) James Thurber Topics:Satire/irony/humor Vocabulary and comprehension exercises and discussion
14	Review Review
15	Final Exam Exam

The teaching method is based on active, cooperative learning. Students will be expected to actively participate in a variety of reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities including individualized work, pair work, group work, and short presentations.

Read the relevant passage before class and complete assignments. (approx. 30 - 60 minutes).

Attendance and Class Participation：34％

Homework and Assignments：33％

Final Exam：33％

Each of the following will count for part of your final course grade: (1) taking an active part in discussion and class activities, (2) completion of weekly class assignments and one report (3) Final test: This is a “take-home” test (written out of class) which includes several short comprehension questions and a short reflective essay/report based on the short stories.

Prints will be distributed by the instructor.
B5 Notebook (wide ruled)

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