シラバス参照/View Syllabus |
科目一覧へ戻る/Return to the Course List | 2020/09/23 現在/As of 2020/09/23 |
開講科目名 /Course |
Communication Skills/COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
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開講所属 /Course Offered by |
外国語学部英語学科/FOREIGN LANGUAGES ENGLISH |
ターム?学期 /Term?Semester |
2020年度/2020 Academic Year 秋学期/FALL SEMESTER |
曜限 /Day, Period |
火1/Tue 1 |
開講区分 /semester offered |
秋学期/Fall |
単位数 /Credits |
2.0 |
学年 /Year |
2,3,4 |
主担当教員 /Main Instructor |
R.ダラム/Robert DURHAM |
教員名 /Instructor |
教員所属名 /Affiliation |
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R.ダラム/Robert DURHAM | 英語学科/ENGLISH |
授業の目的?内容 /Course Objectives |
The purposes of the course are to show you how to: a) think in and communicate more effectively in modern English, using ""EQ"" (Emotional Intelligence); b) learn about and actively discuss World Issues, from an International point of view; c) enjoy dynamic, interesting conversations in smooth, Modern English; d) try to understand International humor; and (hopefully) try to use such humor effectively; and e) use grammar-checking software to check/revise your own grammar issues. ※同一学期に同一教員の重複履修不可 |
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授業の形式?方法と履修上の注意 /Teaching method and Attention the course |
BECAUSE OF COVID-19, our class will be conducted Online, via e-mail; Online audio/video ''chat''; & assignments sent/received via Classroom portal. *Please use your gmail address to e-mail(in ENGLISH) your teacher BEFORE October 2020,at tonydur2020@gmail.com. He will e-mail you info about how to arrange your home study setup. Every e-mail MUST include information about First Name;Last Name; School Name; Student Number; Class Day & Period; Class CODE/NAME; today's date; & REASON for your message. |
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事前?事後学修の内容 /Before After Study |
Do homework assignments as soon as possible(the same day;or the next day).Waiting until the last minute to do assignments/homework (‘ichiyazuke’) is NOT a good way to prepare for classes. *You should 'STUDY-AT-HOME',NOT use this time to do EXTRA ''arbeito'' work. Your 'job', now, is to study-NOT more ''part-time arbeito''.*FOCUS* 100% on your studies, 9AM to 5PM, Mon.-Fri. (& sometimes weekends).To FOCUS, you'll need to study with all DISTRACTIONS OFF (TV/SNS/LINE/Radio/Facebook/YouTube/manga). |
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参考文献等1 /References1 |
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評価方法 /Evaluation |
The instructor will use the ongoing assessment technique. You will be assessed every class, during ONLINE 'chat', on: how well you participate; how well you speak and elaborate (explain) in English; the ways in which you reason (think); how well you use the info taught to you; how well you interact with class members; etc. Your grade will tentatively be determined by: ongoing class assessments (approx. 35%); class participation (15%); and homework/test(s)(35%); & Attendance (15%). |
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関連科目 /Related Subjects |
Set up a quiet study location, to study ALONE, in a QUIET PLACE; & to participate ALONE during Online 'chat'. Set up NOW: a PC/Mac (+working mic/camera), & FAST home Wi-Fi. [NOT only Smartphone Net.] |
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備考 /Notes |
Sign up for a NEW(free) gmail address, such as miosuzuki789@gmail.com e-mail your teacher BEFORE October, 2020,at tonydur2020@gmail.com Classes will be Realtime AUDIO/VIDEO chat-Skype/Webex/Zoom/etc. |
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到達目標 /Learning Goal |
適確な英語発話、コミュニケーションスキルを習得し、中級レベルのアカデミックな討議や口語伝達ができるようにする。 |
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授業計画(主題の設定) /Class schedule |
授業の内容 /Contents of class |
事前?事後学修の内容 /Before After Study |
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1 | [TENTATIVE SCHEDULE] "How was your Summer Break?" | [This is a TENTATIVE schedule.] "How was your Summer Break?", with English pair practice. |
This is a TENTATIVE schedule.The items listed may change, depending on: Pandemic problems, ETC. |
2 | "What do you usually do ...?" | "What do you usually do ...?"": discussing and practicing some usual actions. | Please participate ACTIVELY in Online classes. If you're not sure about an answer, please GUESS. |
3 | "What do you usually do...?", part two. | "What do you usually do...?", part two...with pair practice. | If you're not sure how to answer, speak up & GUESS, instead of reflexively answering "I don't know." |
4 | Hallowe'en history & customs. | Hallowe'en: researching and discussing this seasonal 'festival'. | Silence/ Not answering will be regarded as a 0% score, during Online classes. |
5 | Train directions, part one. | How to ask for, and give, train directions, English, with 'EQ'. (Part one.) | You should STUDY-AT-HOME(NOT use this time to do EXTRA "arbeito" work).Your 'job', now, is to study. |
6 | Train directions, part two. | How to ask for, and give, train directions (Part two), with pair practice. | *FOCUS* 100% on your studies, 9AM to 5PM, Monday to Friday (and sometimes weekends). |
7 | Song-listening/ News-listening activity. | Song-listening exercise/ News-listening activity...with discusssion. | To FOCUS:study with all DISTRACTIONS OFF (TV/SNS/LINE/Radio/Facebook/YouTube/manga/Smartphone/etc.). |
8 | Research & discussion-Thanksgiving customs, U.S.A. | Research and discussion re: Thanksgiving customs in the U.S.A./Canada. | Waiting until the last minute to do assignment/homework(ichiyazuke) is NOT a good way to study/learn |
9 | Thanksgiving: English song-listening activity. | Thanksgiving: English song-listening activity. + ''What are YOU thankful for?'' |
Do homework assignments AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (the same day; or the next day). |
10 | "How often do you ...?" | "How often do you ...?": discussing and communicating about FREQUENCY of some common activities. |
Please learn to use grammar-checking software to check/revise your own grammar issues. |
11 | "What are your plans for X'mas/ OShoGatsu?" | "What are your plans for Christmas/ OShoGatsu?", with pair practice. (Using Future tense, with EQ.) | Your e-mail MUST include First Name;Last Name;School Name;Stud. no.;Class Day/Period;Class Code;ETC. |
12 | ''How was your OShoGatsu?" | ''How was your OShoGatsu [& Christmas]?", with pair practice. | Sign up for a NEW(free) gmail address, such as miosuzuki789@gmail.com Use gmail to contact teacher. |
13 | New Year's Resolutions. | ''What are your New Year's Resolutions?''...and how to achieve them. | *E-MAIL YOUR TEACHER (tonydur2020@gmail.com) *BEFORE* OCT. 2020.He'll explain the SETUP you need. |
14 | "What are your plans for the Spring Break?" | "What are your plans for Spring Break?", with pair practice.(Using Future tense English, with EQ.) | This is a TENTATIVE schedule.The items listed may change, depending on: Pandemic problems, ETC. |