The purpose of this class is to get students used to reading long passages and writing about them in English. I'm also a big believer in discussion and presentation, so we'll do conversations after the readings.
A lot of practice in changing word forms and using idioms will help students become better writers.
＜授業の方法＞
First we'll cover vocabulary and key concepts, then we'll go into the reading, then answer comprehension questions, do two short listening exercises and a page and a half of writing and grammar exercises. I usually use any leftover time for pair conversation.
＜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
20 %
Final reading/writing/vocabulary test
2
試験：中間期
20 %
2 vocabulary tests
3
小テスト／レポート
30 %
3 10-point reports
4
受講態度
30 %
attendance: 2 points× 15 times
＜受講に際して・学生へのメッセージ＞
The course is a little difficult, but if you learn all the vocabulary and phrasing in the text, you can really advance your English skills.
回 内容<BR>1 Lesson 1 - What the world needs now<BR>2 Lesson 2 - Young people making a difference<BR>3 Lesson 3 - The horns of a dilemma<BR>4 Lesson 4 - Of nukes and minefields *Composition 1 due<BR>5 Lesson 5 - The worl'd hottest issue *Vocabulary test 1<BR>6 Lesson 6 - Smart roads and cars<BR>7 Lesson 7 - Languages lost and found <BR>8 Lesson 8 - It's about time *Composition 2 due<BR>9 Lesson 9 - Where would we be without it?<BR>10 Lesson 10 - Virtually better *Vocabulary test 2<BR>11 Lesson 11 - It's never too late <BR>12 Lesson 12 - Good sports *Composition 3 Due<BR>13 Lesson 13 - Global concepts - people<BR>14 Lesson 14 - Global concepts - places <BR>15 Course review, Final reading/writing/vocabulary test (vocabulary 10, reading/writing 10)
