The primary aim of this course is to provide students with techniques on how to communicate successfully and confidently in natural English by using a variety of interesting materials to present and consolidate the skills necessary for such communication.
The goal is for students to improve their English speaking ability, overcome fears and inhibitions about speaking English and express themselves effectively and confidently in a variety of everyday situations.
＜授業の方法＞
In class a textbook will be used providing practice in the skills mentioned above.<BR>This textbook will be supplemented with handouts introducing additional vocabulary and idioms and with additional exercises for improving listening and speaking.
＜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 and presentation
2
小テスト／レポート
30 %
journal and class work
3
その他
30 %
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 journal in English about recent events and be prepared to speak about them in class if called upon. The journal 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 lessons. They should arrive at class on time and prepare and review lessons thoroughly.
＜テキスト＞
to be decided later, (Additional material will be provided by the teacher.)
＜参考書＞
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＜授業計画の概要＞
Text:New Activator,Tadashi Shiozawa/Gregory A.King,Kinseido<BR><BR>Week 1 Orientation Explanation of purpose and rules of the class<BR>Unit 1 School life Greetings/Getting to know each other<BR>Week 2 Unit 2 Part-time job/Weekend Talking about pastimes<BR>Week 3 Unit 3 Movies Inviting someone/Making appointmants<BR>Week 4 Unit 4 Phone calls/Apponintments Telephone conversations<BR>Week 5 Unit 5 TV programs/Weather Making small talk/Giving compliments<BR>Week 6 Unit 6 Future plans/Jobs Intentions<BR>Week 7 Review of previous units Mid-term test<BR>Week 8 Unit 7 Music Asking for permission /Making suggestions<BR>Week 9 Unit 8 Sports Commenting/Expressing feelings<BR>Week 10 Unit 9 Study abroad Informing/Congratulating/Encouraging<BR>Week 11 Unit 10 Parties/Picnics Asking a favor<BR>Week 12 Unit 11 Traveling overseas Survival English<BR>Week 13 Unit 12 American and Japanese cultures Asking and answering questions<BR>Week 14 Review of Units 7 to 12 Final test<BR>Week 15 Review of final test
