This course is intended to improve students' abilities in speaking and listening in English, although there will be some attention given to reading and writing as well. The aim of this course is to motivate students to build their vocabulary and communication skills by using personal and cultural issues as starting points for discussion. Students will learn how to share personal opinions and ideas as they examine the customs, practices, and values of Japan and other countries.
The schedule for this course will be decided as the semester proceeds. The progress of this class will depend on students needs and abilities; however, the basic schedule may look something like this:<BR><BR>Week 01: Explanation of Class/Introductions<BR>Week 02: Unit 01: Names<BR>Week 03: Unit 02: Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands (Gestures)<BR>Week 04: Unit 03: Prized Possessions<BR>Week 05: Unit 04: Cheers<BR>Week 06: Unit 05: What's The Occasion?<BR>Week 07: Unit 06: First Dates<BR>Week 08: Midterm Exam<BR>Week 09: Unit 07: On The Job<BR>Week 10: Unit 08: A Gift For Me?<BR>Week 11: Unit 09: Feast On This<BR>Week 12: Unit 10: Looking Good<BR>Week 13: Unit 11: That's Shocking<BR>Week 14: Unit 12: Glued To The Tube<BR>Week 15: Comprehensive review of entire course; final exam<BR><BR>This is only a proposed schedule. The pace of this course will be matched to the needs and abilities of the students. Therefore, the actual schedule may be very different than the one provided above.