科目名

ENG201:

開講期

春分類

必修DP 分類4 号館 2 階
オフィスアワー
講師控室
2
単位
標準受講年次 2 年
連絡先
DP(卒業認定・学位授与の方針)概要

3

自己発信力に重点を置いた英語力を身につけ、英語を実践的かつ学術的に運3-①用できます。

DP 及び学修成果

英語 III（3）担当教員 G. Freddes

開講時限 月木 3 限 研究室

P.16 を参照のこと
gregoryf@sophia.ac.jp
学修成果獲得の観点

キーワード integrated English skills, critical thinking, content-based learning, theme-based learning
English III. Social issues in Japan: Toward a better community
授業のIn this course, students will explore issues rangin from those that affect our lives today to those that will
概要
shape the future. Serious and challenging issues will be explored as well as some of the indivduals andgroups making positive contributions toward a better future. Students will conduct research in areas ofpersonal interest and make three presentations.
達成目標

With the aim of students becoming autonomous learners, emphasis will be placed on the developmentof presentation skills. Students will learn to conduct research, critically analyze information, logicallyformulate a reasoned point of view, and gain skills in clear expression.

到達目標

By the end of this course, students should be able to make effective plans for independent learning;
individually conduct research; separate facts from opinions; discuss the topic with others; write an essay
including facts and a personal point of view; create and deliver a five to seven-minute PowerPoint
presentation that includes an effective story message, visual message, and physical message. By making
three presentations, students will build the confidence to speak-out in public forums.

評価方法

Participation and performance in classroom activities (30%); Homework assignments (30%); Testing
and assessment, such as in-class tests, final presentation, and final report (25%); Independent learning(15%), including 5% for e-learning.

評価基準

Participation and performance (active involvement in text exercises, discussions, group work andQ&A); Homework (effort in thoroughly completing assignments & timely submission); Assessment:
Two Essays 5% each (including facts and a personal point of view; and follow guidelines in English
Essentials); and three presentations 5% each (depth and quality of research, separation of facts fromopinions, the story message, visual message, physical message, follow guidelines in English Essentials);
Independent Learning 10% (submission of three IL Plans - Progress Reports and a presentation);
E-Learning 5% (completion of units during the semester)For each 90-minute class session of this course, an average of 45 minutes is needed for out-of-classstudy (assignments, review, etc.).

準備学修の時間

授業計画
回
テーマおよび学習内容
運営方法、教育手法
1 Course introduction: Japanese social issues
Meeting and greeting,Mingle / Network
discuss social issues
2 Unit 1: Study Abroad; preview, critical thinking
Networking, form
skill: values
groups, discussion
3 The writing Process
Brainstorming,Clustering, Outlining
4 Unit 2: Nuclear Power; preview, critical thinking Vocabulary, listening,skill: facts and opinions
discussion, writing
5 Outlining and revising an essay: Organization
Reading, revising anand content
essay outline
6 Unit 3: Immigration; preview, critical thinking
Vocabulary, listening,skill: belief or prejudice
discussion, writing
7 Essay writing: Thesis statement; English
Vocabulary, listening,Essentials text pp. 19-23 Speech
discussion, writing
8 Unit 4: The Social Safety Net: critical thinking:Oral presentation,Reasons and evidence in support of positions
writing, group work

準備学修（予習・復習）
Write two paragraphs; Read
Think Smart text pp.2-4
Read English Essentials pp.
40-45, Begin research
Outline; Think Smart pp.8-10
Independent learning (IL) plan
Read English Essentials (E.E.)
pp. 46-50 Continue researchComplete Outline; Think Smarttext pp.14-16
E.E. text pp.61-64
Think Smart text pp.20-22;
First draft of essay
Submit first draft of essay; E.E.
text pp. 19-30 (skim)

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2728
2930

授業計画
テーマおよび学習内容
運営方法、教育手法
English Essentials: Speech; Visuals: Making
Oral presentation, DVD,them outstanding, attractive, effectivenote-taking
Unit 5: Global Warming; preview, critical
Vocabulary, listening,
thinking skill: criteria for evaluation
discussion, group work
Presentation preparation and practice with yourIntegration of skills,
group.
group work
Presentation #1. Women with Others: A Social
Presenting, listening,
Issue which will impact our futurenote-taking, Q & A
Unit 6: Women in the Workplace; Relevant andListening, discussion,
irrelevant facts and details
form new groups
Unit 7: School on Saturdays: critical thinking
Close reading, topics forskill: Critiquing an argument
Presentation #2
Unit 8: Food labeling: critical thinking skills:
Vocabulary, listening,
Identifying generalizations and assumptions
discussion, group work
Unit 9: Etiquette in the Digital Age; critical
Vocabulary, listening,
thinking skills: analogies, vocabulary, listening
group work
Final preparation, practice for Presentation #2;
Concise writing, peer
English Festa Poster preparations (30 min.)review, practice timing
English Festa Poster preparations (90 min.)Integration of skills,
Group work
Presentation #2. Women for Others: A Positive
Presenting, listening,Contribution Toward Solving a Problem
note-taking, Q & A
Unit 10: Merit-based Pay: critical thinking skill:
Close reading,Drawing inferences
discussion, group work
Unit 11: American Military Bases in Japan;
Vocabulary, listening,introduction to logical fallacies
discussion, group work
Unit 12: Taxes: critical thinking skill: The
Vocabulary, listening,
Slippery Slope
discussion, group work
Unit 13: Living Together Before Marriage:
Vocabulary, listening,
critical thinking skill: The Ad Hominem
discussion, group work
Unit 14: Animal Rights; preview; critical
Vocabulary, listening,thinking skill: the straw man
discussion, group work
Unit 15: Hosting the Olympics; vocabulary,
Vocabulary, listening,listening; prepare for Presentation #3
discussion, group work
Current issues in the news, preparations for
Oral presentations, pairPresentation #3
work, peer review
Current issues in the news, Final preparations for Present to your group,
Presentation #3
Peer Review, discussion
Presentation #3. Women for Others, With
Presenting, listening,
Others: Independent Learning (Group 1)
note-taking, Q & A
Presentation #3 (Group 2)
Presenting, listening,note-taking, Q & A
Interview and Portfolio Review
Interviewing skills

準備学修（予習・復習）
T. S. text pp. 26-28; Begin
preparing visuals; Festa ideas
Complete essay and prepare for
Presentation #1
Practice for presentation andsubmit essay
Submit self-evaluation form;
T. S. text pp. 32-34
T. S. text pp. 38-40
Outline Presentation #2;
T. S. text pp. 44-46
Continue outlining;
T. S. text pp. 50-52(IL Report) Prepare visuals for½ PechaKucha Presentation #2
Practice for Presentation #2;
Check timing -20 sec. per slide
Practice for English Festa;
Check your timing
Submit self-evaluation form;
T. S. text pp. 56-58
Begin outlining Final Report;
T. S. text pp. 62-64
Begin work on visuals;
T. S. text pp. 68-70
First Draft of Report;
T. S. text pp. 74-76
Continue work on slides;
T. S. text pp. 80-82
Revise your Final Report;
T. S. text pp. 86-88
Complete your Final Report;
Read handouts
Practice for Presentation #3;
Complete all late homework
Practice for Presentation #3;
Complete all late homework
Submit Final Report,
Self-Evaluation and P.A.R
Submit late homework, Prepare
for Interview
Submit late homeworkテキスト

Michael Hood, Think Smart (Kinseido)

参考書

English Essentials: An Academic Skills Handbook
Watch NHK World News (online), TEDTalks (online), BBC & CNN (online)

その他
特記事項

Homework must be completed before class, used in class, and submitted at the end of class.