| Course title | |||||
| English Discussion [English Discussion] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～4 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 020064 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| SLAYBAUGH BROOKS [Slaybaugh Brooks] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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Outline (English Discussion): This course aims to improve each student’s basic speaking fluency and ability to communicate in English, through the discussion of a variety of general topics as well as issues of academic interest. This course is mandatory for first-year students as an introduction to the English curriculum of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. |
| Expected Learning |
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Objectives (English Discussion): ・ Students should participate in discussions on both general and academic topics, based on their own experiences and knowledge. ・ Students should develop the ability to listen actively and express their opinions without repeating or copying others. ・ Students should be able to understand and build on other conversations. ・ Students should develop the oral skills needed in a variety of academic contexts, such as group discussions, debates etc. Competency Development: Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication skills, Presentation skills |
| Course schedule |
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Class 1: Course Introduction Class 2: University Life ? Opinions and Reasons Class 3: University life/Ronin life ? Opinions and Reasons Class 4: Education 1? Agreeing and Disagreeing Class 5: Education 2 ? Opinions and Reasons, Review Class 6: Discussion test 1 Class 7: Artificial Intelligence ? Examples Class 8:Cyber Money/Online Shopping ? Joining a Discussion Class 9: My hometown - Experiences Class 10: Life in Tokyo and Review Class 11: Discussion Test 2 Class 12: Discussions involving the environment/global warming - Reacting Class 13: Discussions involving nuclear power ? (For and Against) ? Follow up Questions Class 14: Discussions involving alternative energy and Review- Connecting Ideas Class 15: Discussion test 3 |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts and materials will be provided for each class. |
| References |
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A good dictionary. It is recommended for students to learn more of the topics outside of class, by doing searches on the Internet or by going to the campus library. |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Class Participation (20%) Assignments (10%) Discussion tests (70%): Total 100% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| This course is challenging. Students need to discuss about a variety of topics, and develop critical thinking skills. Students should buy a folder since the students will receive a lot of handouts, and students should use a dictionary in class, when needed. |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| Students can e-mail me at slaybaugh05446@yahoo.com if they have any questions. |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/25/2019 5:45:54 PM |