The aim of this class is to teach the techniques of reading and writing, making students aware of the basic principles of grammar and vocabulary. Using texts dealing with everyday topics such as modern society, science, foreign culture, etc. the students will familiarize themselves with the reading techniques and learn how to express themselves in English by writing compositions.
Students should eventually be able to give a presentation of five to six minutes expressing their opinion on a given topic or on a topic of their own choice. Students should also be able conduct a dialogue expressing their opinion on a topic with a partner. In this way they should be able to improve their English speaking ability by overcoming fears and inhibitions about speaking English and be able to express themselves effectively and confidently in a variety of everyday situations.
＜授業の方法＞
As regards reading, an article will be read in each class. Before reading, the main theme of the article and background information will be presented and an explanation will be given of vocabulary necessary for understanding the article. Introductory questions will be asked, which will be answered as the text is being read. Advice will be given about how to recognize and formulate the important points. As regards the process of writing compositions, the students will learn how to formulated their ideas logically and express them in clear accurate English.
＜成績評価の方法＞
No
評価項目
割合
評価の観点
1
小テスト／レポート課題
70 %
presentations and written reports
2
その他
30 %
attendance and class performance
＜受講に際して・学生へのメッセージ＞
Students will do oral presentations and written reports.
＜テキスト＞
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＜参考書＞
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＜授業計画の概要＞
Handouts will be studied in class.<BR>The progress of the class will depend on the students'' needs and abilities.
