Minami Kyushu Junior College Syllabus
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英語コミュニケーション
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留 学
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ビジネス・キャリア
ホテル・観光（ ）American Lifestyle and Culture
オフィス情報（ ）医療事務・医療秘書（ ）534089
授業形態
講義
単位数
4
スポーツ健康（ ）大学編入（ ）ｿﾆｱ･ﾏﾂﾓﾄ
年次配当
１年次
前期
グローバル
（○）
In preparation for their six-month or three-month study abroad, students will learn lifestyle and culturaldifferences between Japanese and American households and classes through lectures and discussions.
In order to help students learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings in English, students and instructor will role-play various situations which the students will potentially encounter while living inAmerica. Students will also practice communicating in English through pair work and presentations. Lessons will concentrate on communicating solely in English.
アメリカの生活と文化

L&SⅠ-Ⅳ, English I-Ⅳ

学習成果との関係①②③④⑥

１．Class orientation.
２．Introduce yourself to your host family.
３．Introduce your family in Japan to your host family in America.
４．Share photos with your host family.
５．Introduce your hometown to your host family.
６．Practice general English greetings.
７．Practice expressing gratitude, apologies and compliments.
８．Practice asking for permission, information and directions.
９．Role-play various daily situations in an American home.
１０．Role-play communicating grievances and refusing.
１１．Discuss typical American homestay etiquette.
１２．Discuss typical American household rules.
１３．Review American currency and banks.
１４．Practice writing personal checks and traveler's checks.
１５．Role-play shopping, using dollars and cents.
１６．Review table manners in restaurants and at home.
１７．Practice calculating tip at restaurants, hotels, and taxicabs.
１８．Review expressions used during meals at home and at a restaurant.
１９．Role-play ordering and paying at restaurants.
２０．Role-play difficult situations and discuss ways to handle those situations.
２１．Review differences in meanings of various Japanese English words.
２２．Role-play giving and following directions.
２３．Role-play dinner conversations.
２４．Role-play asking for permission.
２５．Discuss and exchange ideas on gifts to the host family.
２６．Discuss cultural differences in gestures and potential misunderstandings.
２７．Review safety measures and emergency procedures.
２８．Practice colloquial pronunciation and slang.
２９．Role-play checking in at the airport, customs and immigration and expressions in the airplane.
３０．Comprehensive review.

授業時間外の学習

Every week, students will study and memorize useful English expressions and vocabulary for a weekly q
uiz. Two extended homework assignments regarding cultural differences and expressing opinions will begiven. Students must prepare presentations in English. Students are expected to spend approximately
8 hours each week reviewing the lessons, completing homework assignments, studying for weekly quizzes, preparing for the next lesson and preparing for their study abroad.

授業の到達目標

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between Japanese and American househol
ds and classes. By recognizing these differences in lifestyle and culture, students will reduce their culture shock during their study abroad.

課題に対する
フィードバック

Upon returning each quiz, we will review
and discuss the correct answers. After e
ach presentation, students are expected
to ask the speaker questions where info
rmation was lacking.

評価方法

テキスト

A compilation of materials assembled by the instructor.

参考書

Graded readers and other various books from the library.

備考

This class will be conducted primarily in English.

Active verbal participation in English inclass - 20%, Homework and quizzes - 25%,Extended homework assignments 25%, Final examination - 30% Criteria of evaluation is based on the goals of th