Course title
English Discussion   [English Discussion]
Course category Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 14  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 020069
Instructor(s)
MARK KOPROWSKI, 畠山 雄二   [MARK KOPROWSKI, HATAKEYAMA Yuji]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office afjgxte/L1151  Email address

Course description
概要(English Discussion):
この科目では、学生が一般的およびアカデミックな多様な主題についてディスカッションを行うことを通じて、よどみないスピーキングを行う基本的な技能、および英語でコミュニケーションを行う能力を伸ばすことを目標とします。
Expected Learning
到達基準(English Discussion): 以下のことができるようになる:
―自分自身のことや自分の意見を話すこと
―受け身で聞くのではなく、応答したり質問したり等、積極的な態度で聞くこと
・授業外で、一般的およびアカデミックな主題双方について、ディスカッションに参加すること

主な目標(科目別目標一覧対応)
異文化理解◯、国際感覚◯、コミュニケーション◎、文章理解◎、文章表現◯、プレゼンテーション◯
Course schedule
The focus of this online 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 speaking assessment will be given to evaluate student achievement.

(Approximate schedule)
Week 1: Course introduction and explanation
Week 2: Lesson 2 Reading: The Importance of Communication
Function: Opinions
Week 3: Lesson 3 Reading: Entering University
Function: Supporting Opinions
Week 4: Lesson 4 Reading: Life at University
Function: Follow-up Questions
Week 5: Lesson 5 Reading: Becoming Independent
Function: Comprehension
Week 6: Lesson 6 Reading: Living Abroad
Function: Connecting Ideas
Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment
Week 8: Mid-Term Assessment
Week 9: Lesson 7 Reading: The Globalization of Japanese Culture
Function: Joining a Discussion
Week 10: Lesson 8 Reading: Japanese and Foreign Customs
Function: Changing Topics
Week 11: Lesson 9 Reading: Learning a Foreign Language
Function: Paraphrasing
Week 12: Lesson 10 Reading: Entering the Workforce
Function: Different Viewpoints
Week 13: Lesson 11 Reading: Social Media
Function: Balancing Opinions
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’s Your Opinion? Interactive Skills for Effective Discussion, Book III Spring 2021 (1st Edition) by Center for English Discussion Class (Rikkyo University)
References
Assessment/Grading
Attendance: 15%
Class Participation: 20%
Quizzes (10): 15%
Mid-term Assessment: 25%
Final Assessment: 25%
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Office hours
I do not have office hours, but I can be contacted via email: fv1112@go.tuat.ac.jp
Remarks 1
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.
Remarks 2
Google Classroom Class Code: 4vrkoyu
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
English
Last update
9/9/2021 6:49:37 PM