| 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 | 020078 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| MARK KOPROWSKI [MARK KOPROWSKI] | |||||
| 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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The focus of this course will be on the development of pair work and small group discussion skills in English. Students will practice and enhance their speaking, listening and reading skills, while developing their ability to express themselves more fluently and confidently on a range of general and academic topics. Students will also learn how to effectively lead and manage small group discussions and learn a number of discussion management skills, such as choosing and suggesting topics, politely expressing opinions, summarizing, and agreeing and disagreeing. English will be the medium of instruction at all times. A mid-term and final exam assessment will be given to evaluate student achievement. (Approximate schedule) Week 1: Course introduction and explanation Week 2: Lesson 2 Reading: The Globalization of Japanese Culture Function: Connecting ideas; Small group discussion Week 3: Lesson 3 Reading: Japanese and Foreign Customs Function: Closing Topics; Small group discussion Week 4: Lesson 4 Reading: English in Japan; Function: Comprehension; Small group discussion Week 5: Lesson 5 Reading: Studying Abroad; Small group discussion Week 6: Lesson 6 Reading: Social Media Function: Different Viewpoints; Small group discussion Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment Week 8: Mid-Term Assessment Week 9: Lesson 8 Reading: Gender in Japan Function: Paraphrasing; Small group discussion Week 10: Lesson 9 Reading: Personal Identity; Small group discussion Week 11: Lesson 10 Reading: The Aging Population Function: Balancing Opinions; Small group discussion Week 12: Lesson 11 Reading: Money Function: Comparisons; Small group discussion Week 13: Lesson 12 Reading: Crime and Punishment; Function: Clarification; Small group discussion Week 14: Final Assessment Week 15: Final Assessment |
| 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 |
| What Do You Think? Interactive Skills for Effective Discussion 2 Book III Fall 2019 (10th Edition) by Center for English Discussion Class (Rikkyo University) |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Attendance: 15% Class Participation: 20% Quizzes (10): 15% Mid-term Assessment: 25% Final Assessment: 25% * You are expected to attend every lesson. Students who are absent more than 5 times per semester will automatically fail the course. Please be on time. 3 lates = one absence. If you are more than 30 minutes late for class, you will be marked absent. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| Office hours |
| I do not have office hours, but I can be contacted via email: markkoprowski@yahoo.com |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 6/4/2019 11:54:36 AM |