The primary aim of this class is to increase the students' ability in reading and writing, building on the knowledge which they acquired in English IIA and English IIB. Through intensive reading of passages in English relating to a variety of topics, the students will concentrate on examining grammatical structures, vocabulary and idioms. After discussing the content of the passages, the students will give a summary of the passages in their own words.
The students will read passages containing around 600 words in about thirty minutes. Then, after discussing the content of the passages in pairs or in small groups, they will express their own ideas and opinions on the passage in around 200 words in about twenty minutes. In this way, it is hoped that the students will be able to learn how to formulate their ideas logically and express them clearly and accurately.
<授業の方法>
A passage 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 some of the vocabulary necessary for understanding the passage. Introductory questions will be asked and answered as the text is being read. 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.
<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
40 %
final examination
2
小テスト/レポート課題
30 %
diary and reports
3
その他
30 %
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. 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.