The primary aim of this course is to increase the students' ability in all the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) acquired in English IA and IB and to make the students feel confident about using English in a variety of situations. Students will read and listen to passages in English relating to everyday topics and then, after discussing the content of the passage and making sure they have understood the passage completely, give a summary of the content of the passage in their own words. In addition, CDs will be used which present authentic material from a variety of sources: conversations, recorded messages, radio broadcasts, announcements, etc. Attention will be paid to the logical expression of ideas and clear and correct pronunciation.
The students will acquire the ability to listen to, read and understand passages of around 500 words relating to everyday topics in about thirty minutes. The students will then discuss the content of the passage and express the main ideas of the passage in their own words. The students will learn how to formulate their ideas clearly and logically and to express themselves confidently in spoken and written English.
＜授業の方法＞
A passage will be read or listened to in each class. Before reading or listening, the main theme of the article and background information will be presented and an explanation will be given of some of the vocabulary necessary for understanding the passage. Introductory questions will be asked and answered. Advice will be given about how to recognize the essential points of the content of each passage and how to express ideas and opinions about the passage clearly and logically. Students will also do a variety of listening and speaking exercises in pairs and in small groups.
＜成績評価の方法＞
No
評価項目
割合
評価の観点
1
試験：期末期
30 %
final examination and presentation
2
小テスト／レポート課題
30 %
reports and presentations
3
その他
40 %
attendance and class performance
＜受講に際して・学生へのメッセージ＞
In addition to the class work referred to above, students may be asked to keep a short diary in English about recent events and be prepared to speak about them in class if called upon. The diary will be handed in to the teacher and returned corrected to the student at a later date.<BR>Students should use class time well by participating positively and enthusiastically in the lesson. They should arrive at class in good time. They should prepare and review lessons thoroughly. If all the work done in class is carefully reviewed, the final examination will be no problem.
＜テキスト＞
To be decided later, (Additional teaching material will be supplied by the teacher.)
＜参考書＞
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＜授業計画の概要＞
A textbook and handouts will be studied in class.<BR>The progress of the class will depend on the students' needs and abilities.<BR>Details will be announced on the first day of the course.
