講義科⽬名称

English Communication I

英⽂科⽬名称

English Communication I

開講期間
前期担当教員スネイプ

副題

Brushing Up English Communication Skills I

配当年
1・2

単位数
2単位

科目必選区分
必修選択

ニール / 未定

英語コミュニケーション
添付ファイル講義

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実務経験・授業での活用、招へいする実務家等
授業種類

授業の内容（概要）

授業の目的
到達目標

授業で使用する言語
□日本語
■英語
□その他
アクティブラーニング■アクティブラーニング要素を取り入れている
The class format is a flipped classroom format, in which students deeply understand the new learning content they have prepared at home through interactive or multidirectional
discussions, such as discussions among students and discussions with teachers, while using assignment sheets. Students learn through conducting group discussions in class.
[Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
The purpose of this course is to discuss different topics in English. In addition, students will practice other skills such as listening, reading and writing.
By brushing up English skills, students will be better prepared for the graduate school courses in English. In addition, through discussions among students and with faculty
members, students will be able to practice their speaking and listening skills.
Introduction
第１回
The first week of the course will be Icebreakers and an overview of the course and the textbook.
Live and Learn!
第２回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, transitions and visualizing location
Speaking: Asking for clarification, Using expressions of location, Describing map locations, Discussing personal views
Critical Thinking: Analyzing and interpreting an image, Using a lecture introduction to predict content, Taking notes on a lecture: indentation, keywords, abbreviations, andsymbols, Using a Venn diagram
Language Focus: Using stress, Using reductions, Expressing location, Asking for clarification, Using should and shouldn't
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
Bright Lights, Big City
第３回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, clues to relationships between people and visualizing directions
Speaking: Expressing feelings, Starting and ending a phone conversation, Expressing frustration, Requesting and giving directions, Conducting research and giving apresentation
Critical Thinking: Predicting questions speakers will ask, Taking notes on numbers and statistics, Using transitions as cues for note-taking
Language Focus: Using stress, Using reductions, Using vocabulary, Expressing frustration, Starting and ending phone conversations, Requesting and giving directions
Discussions are conducted among students and with teachers. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
Money... Talks!
第４回
Listening: Listening for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, for numbers, expressions of advice
Speaking: Suggesting and recommending, Discussing managing money, entrepreneurs, and abilities, Asking for, giving, and refusing advice, Conducting research and giving apresentation
Critical Thinking: Taking notes on a lecture, Outlining a lecture, Taking notes on a process
Language Focus: Using stress, Using can versus can't , Using teens versus tens , Suggesting and recommending
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
Nail That Job!
第５回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, for a sequence of events, for specific information
Speaking: Discussing jobs and careers, Apologizing and reconciling, Role-playing a job interview, Giving a short oral report, Conducting research and providing
documentation
Critical Thinking: Taking notes on cause and effect, Interpreting information in a table, Taking notes on statistics, Outlining a lecture, Speculating about hypotheticalsituations, Using a matrix diagram, Discussing the changing roles of women
Language Focus: Using stress, Using reductions, Using sequencing, Agreeing and disagreeing
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
The Way We Live
第６回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, for stress in two- and three-word verbsSpeaking: Asking for help and favors, Discussing numbers and percentages, Comparing lifestyles in different countries, Conducting research and giving a presentation
Critical Thinking: Interpreting a line graph, Taking notes on a lecture
Language Focus: Using stress on phrasal verbs, Using reductions, numbers and percentages, Asking for help or a favor
Discussions are conducted among students and with teachers. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]

授業計画

World Village
第７回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, transitions and taking notes
Speaking: Identifying the pros and cons, Using verbal and nonverbal language, Surveying and interviewing, Speaking from an outline, Conducting research and giving apresentation
Critical Thinking: Taking notes on similarities and differences, Comparing verbal and nonverbal language, Estimating the impact of tourism, Outlining a lecture
Language Focus: Using intonation in questions and requests, Expressing the pros and cons
Discussions are conducted among students and with teachers. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
A Universal Language?
第８回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, ransitions, lecture subtopics and checking
Speaking: Giving praise and encouragement, Speaking from an outline, Expressing tentative opinions, Conducting research and giving a presentation
Critical Thinking: Discussing body language and communication worldwide, Outlining a lecture, Using spelling quizzes, word games, and puzzles
Language Focus: Using stress, reductions, statements with rising intonation, Giving encouragement and praise, Guessing: being tentative
Discussions are conducted among students and with teachers. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
Each to Their Own
第９回
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, taking notes and to a podcast interview
Speaking: Expressing and reporting on likes and dislikes, Conducting research and giving a presentation, Giving an impromptu speech
Critical Thinking: Planning a tour, Outlining the interview, Discussing options and reaching agreements
Language Focus: Using stress, reductions, Expressing likes and dislikes, preferences
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
第１０回 Pushing Boundaries
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, for expressions of surprise, for persuasive language
Speaking: Signposting, from an outline, Giving a persuasive speech, Conducting research and giving a presentation
Critical Thinking: Taking notes on specific information, Discussing applications of artificial intelligence and personal discoveries and achievements
Language Focus: Using negative prefixes, Pronouncing -ed endings, Expressing interest or surprise, Using conditional sentences -if and unlessDiscussions are conducted among students and with teachers. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]第１１回 Milestones and Occasions
Listening: for main ideas and details, stressed words, reductions, and transitions, Digressing and returning to the topic
Speaking: Speaking from an outline, Conducting research and giving a presentation about a celebration
Critical Thinking: Taking notes on wedding preferences, Outlining a lecture, Comparing different cultural celebrations
Language Focus: Using stress in compound phrases, Offering congratulations and sympathy, Comparing and contrasting
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
第１２回 Further topics (1)TBA in class with students choosing a topic that they wish to include. Authentic materials will be used from the internet.
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
第１３回 Further topics (2)TBA in class with students choosing a topic that they wish to include. Authentic materials will be used from the internet.
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
Further topics (3)
第1４回
TBA in class with students choosing a topic that they wish to include. Authentic materials will be used from the internet.
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]
第１５回 Review
Students have to summarize what they did in class and what they are particularly interested in in a report and present it. In addition, the content will be discussed in class.
Discussions are conducted among students and with instructors. [Classes with interactive or multi-directional discussions]

テキスト
テキスト購入方法
参考文献
成績評価の方法
教員への連絡方法
履修上の注意New Interactions Listening and Speaking 3, McGraw Hill.
Students are able to purchase the course book online at https://www.amazon.co.jp
Students will be able to access any assignments through Google Classroom.
Homework assignments 100%
email: nealsnape@mail.gpwu.ac.jp
Students are required to purchase the course book.

Pre-study: Read the planned parts of the text and references carefully in advance.
授業外学修情報（予習復習）
Post-learning: Review and deepen your understanding of what you have learned in class.
Most of the classes given throughout the course are based on the course book Where the book does not cover a particular topic, handouts will be provided to students.
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