| 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 | 020067 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| KENT HILL [Kent Hill] | |||||
| 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. Introducing the Issues: What’s an Issue? Preparation: Read from pages 1 - 6 Class 2. Education Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 7 - 10 Class 3. Education Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Preparation: Read from pages 11 - 13 Class 4. Technology Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 14 - 17 Review: Technology Self-Study Assignment Class 5. Technology Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Preparation: Read from pages 18 - 20 Class 6. Lifestyle Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 21 - 24 Class 7. Lifestyle Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Class 8. Education, Technology and Lifestyle Conversations Preparation: Read from pages 28 - 31 Class 9. Language Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 32 - 35 Class 10. Language Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Preparation: Read from pages 36 - 39 Class 11. Culture Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 40 - 44 Review: Culture Self-Study Assignment Class 12. Culture Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Preparation: Read from pages 45 - 47 Class 13. Literature Issues (1): Warm-up questions, discussion strategy, conversation vocabulary Preparation: Read from pages 48 - 51 Class 14. Literature Issues (2): Idioms, discussions, brainstorming issues, critical listening Preparation: Read from pages 52 - 54 Class 15. Language, Culture and Literature Discussions Preparation: Read from pages 55 - 61 |
| 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 |
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Tackle the Issues Hill, K. Eigo Press 2019 |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Class Participation (10%), Conversation (35%), Discussion (35%), Self-Study Assignments (20%): Total 100% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Students should bring a Japanese/English dictionary and do online research issues of their choice outside of class. |
| Course keywords |
| Telling opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, analyzing, summarizing, challenging, encouraging |
| Office hours |
| The instructor will be available before and after class in the classroom. |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/25/2019 6:00:37 PM |