シラバス参照/View Syllabus |
科目一覧へ戻る/Return to the Course List | 2023/08/29 現在/As of 2023/08/29 |
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 |
2023年度/2023 Academic Year 秋学期/FALL SEMESTER |
曜限 /Day, Period |
木3/Thu 3 |
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) (if students are interested) research and 'give' (present) a class presentation. ※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 |
Students will be shown examples of ways to ask & answer English questions. Then, students will be invited to produce their OWN spoken replies to similar questions/similar situations...and to explain a LOT, in modern, high-EQ English. English pairwork will be requested, so that classmates can get to know each other better. | ||||||||||
事前?事後学修の内容 /Before After Study |
Please 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. Please spend an average of one hour before each class, to prepare. Please spend an average of one hour after every class, to do homework. * NOTE: IF the VIRUS situation gets BAD again, Online classes might be needed. (IF that happens: please e-mail me at tonydur2020@gmail.com) |
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テキスト1 /Textbooks1 |
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テキスト2 /Textbooks2 |
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参考文献等1 /References1 |
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参考文献等2 /References2 |
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評価方法 /Evaluation |
The instructor will use the ongoing assessment technique. You will be assessed often, on: how well you participate in class; how well you speak and elaborate (explain) in English, the ways in which you reason (think); how well you use the information taught to you; how well you work together with other class members; and so on. Your grade will be tentatively determined by: ongoing class assessments (approximately 35%); class participation (25%); and homework/test(s)/presentations (40%). |
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関連科目 /Related Subjects |
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備考 /Notes |
*Note:This is a tentative schedule.The items listed may change, depending on:student needs;special festival days/occasions;recent News stories/events; & various other factors.) tonydur2020@gmail.com |
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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。 |
回 /Time |
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 | "How was your Summer Break?" | "How was your Summer Break?", with English pair practice. | IF VIRUS situation gets BAD again,Online classes might be needed.(Pls. e-mail tonydur2020@gmail.com) |
2 | "What do you usually do ...?" | "What do you usually do ...?": discussing and practicing some usual actions. |
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3 | "What do you usually do...?", part two. | "What do you usually do...?", part two...with pair practice. |
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4 | Hallowe'en history & customs. | Hallowe'en: researching and discussing this seasonal 'festival'. |
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5 | Train directions, part one. | How to ask for, and give, train directions. (Part one.) |
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6 | Train directions, part two. | How to ask for, and give, train directions. (Part two.) | |
7 | Song-listening/ News-listening activity. | Song-listening/ News-listening activity. | |
8 | Research/discussion-Thanksgiving customs, U.S.A. | Research and discussion re: Thanksgiving customs in the U.S.A. |
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9 | Thanksgiving: English song-listening activity. |
Thanksgiving: English song-listening activity. |
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10 | "How often do you ...?" | "How often do you ...?": discussing and communicating about FREQUENCY of some common activities. | |
11 | "What are your plans for X'mas/ OShoGatsu?" | "What are your plans for X'mas/ OShoGatsu?", with pair practice. | |
12 | ''How was your OShoGatsu?" | ''How was your OShoGatsu?", with pair practice. |
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13 | New Year's Resolutions. | ''What are your New Year's Resolutions?''...and how to achieve them. |
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14 | "What are your plans for the Spring Break?" | "What are your plans for the Spring Break?", with pair practice. | IF VIRUS situation gets BAD again,Online classes might be needed.(Pls. e-mail tonydur2020@gmail.com) |