| 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 | 020070 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| HIGUCHI SONIA [HIGUCHI Sonia] | |||||
| 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. Class Introduction Class 2. Bring Journal #1; Unit 1, Friendship, Describing Similarities and Differences, Unlikely Friends Class 3. Bring Journal #2; Unit 2, Fear, Making a Suggestion, The World’s Largest Spider Class 4. Bring Journal #3; Unit 3, Health, Debating an Issue and Disagreeing Politely, Now Hear This Class 5. Bring Journal #4; Unit 4, Change, Talking about Consequences, Jeju Island Divers Class 6. Bring Journal #5; Unit 5, Success, Explaining a Result, Antarctic Challenge Class 7. Bring Journal #6; Unit 6, Consumerism, Using Passive Voice, The Carbon Footprint of a Cheeseburger Class 8. Bring Journal #7; Unit 7, Art, Introducing Another Point of View, Trash Artist Class 9. Bring Journal #8; Unit 8, Collaboration, Persuading and Negotiating, Citizen Scientists Class 10. Bring Journal #9; Unit 9, Survival, Narrating a Story, Preparing for Disaster Class 11. Bring Journal #10; Unit 10, Innovation, Giving Several Reasons, Clever Machines Class 12. Presentations Class 13. Presentations Class 14. Presentations Class 15. Presentations |
| 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 |
| Inspire 3 |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Class Participation (25%) Journals and Discussion Notes (40%) Final Report & Presentation (35%): Total 100% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| The course will be conducted in English. Please do your best to use English as much as possible in class. |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| Please ask questions before or after class. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Please bring your textbook and a dictionary (electronic or paper; not phone or computer) every week from Week 2 to 11. No textbook or dictionary during this period will result in MINUS POINTS. |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/28/2019 11:47:26 AM |