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開講科目名 /Course |
Roundtable DiscussionⅠ/ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION I |
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開講所属 /Course Offered by |
外国語学部交流文化学科/FOREIGN LANGUAGES TOURISM AND TRANSNATIONAL STUDIES |
ターム?学期 /Term?Semester |
2024年度/2024 Academic Year 春学期/SPRING SEMESTER |
曜限 /Day, Period |
火2/Tue 2 |
開講区分 /semester offered |
春学期/Spring |
単位数 /Credits |
1.0 |
学年 /Year |
1,2,3,4 |
主担当教員 /Main Instructor |
R.ダラム/Robert DURHAM |
遠隔授業科目 /Online Course |
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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 |
This course is required for all incoming first year students. It shares a common syllabus. The course introduces students to the dynamics of discussion and interaction within the English language classroom. Class size is limited to a maximum of 12 students. Students, together with the instructor, are seated in a circle in order to create an environment that facilitates meaningful and authentic communication. The primary goals for this course are to help students develop language and discussion skills, advance confidence in communicative English, and learn how to create and maintain a small group discussion. Additional course goals include learning about topics brought forth by students each week, and gaining a better perspective on one’s own English acquisition--for self-motivation. |
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授業の形式?方法と履修上の注意 /Teaching method and Attention the course |
Weekly reoccurring tasks: Oracy tasks: Each class students in pairs read out loud to each other from a prescribed test for fluency and lexical understanding. Special warm-up task: Each class students present their individual warm-up topic to the whole group. Ideally, they present the topic without the benefit of a written text. Round Table Discussion: This task serves as the foundation of the class. Students plan and research a topic in advance of class each week. They then discuss it with the guidance of the instructor. Class reflection: Time is allowed for students together to reflect on their language performance each class. Students reflect on their individual classroom and collective performance. The aim is to promote linguistic awareness and to advance classroom dynamics. This is conducted in Japanese in order facilitate fair and easy communication. Planning: Students plan the next Roundtable Discussion. They decide the topic and discussion leader. |
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事前?事後学修の内容 /Before After Study |
Students need to 1) prepare their warm-up topic, 2) conduct research for the RT Discussion, and 3) practice reading for oracy, and they need to reflect on the material that was covered in the previous class. |
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テキスト1 /Textbooks1 |
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参考文献等1 /References1 |
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評価方法 /Evaluation |
Evaluation is based on preparedness, classroom participation, completion of all tasks, and self-evaluation. Each instructor will establish and clarify their own grading policy in line with the above at the start of the semester. Students are encourage to consult with the instructor if they have any questions. |
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関連科目 /Related Subjects |
This class servers as a foundation for other classes being offered with the Department of Tourism and Transnational Students. Upon completion, students are encouraged to join Debate, and Discussion. |
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備考 /Notes |
Class time centers on tasks that reoccur each week: These tasks are designed to promote overall language skills, group dynamics and self-confidence. |
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到達目標 /Learning Goal |
座談会形式の少人数ディスカッションにおいて、4技能の向上と、発話の流ちょうさや総合的な英語力を習得し、自信をもってコミュニケーションができるようになる。 |
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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 | Course Introduction | Overview & guidelines will be presented | Students will review specific themes and ideas discussed |
2 | Student self-introductions and ice breakers. | Student Directed topic: Myself | Review, Research and Preparations |
3 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: My Life | Review, Research and Preparations |
4 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Life in Japan | Review, Research and Preparations |
5 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Lack of Married Couples | Review, Research and Preparations |
6 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Food issues | Review, Research and Preparations |
7 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Internet uses and concerns | Review, Research and Preparations |
8 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Internet for learning | Review, Research and Preparations |
9 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Music and society | Review, Research and Preparations |
10 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Language and learning | Review, Research and Preparations |
11 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: University life | Review, Research and Preparations |
12 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: Independent learning | Review, Research and Preparations |
13 | Weekly Tasks & Round Table Discussion | Student Directed topic: One semester finished | Review, Research and Preparations |
14 | Course and Self-Evaluations | Overview of the course | Final Summations |