The aim of this class is to improve the students' ability to communicate successfully and confidently in English through intensive study by using a variety of interesting materials to present and consolidate all the skills necessary for such communication (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
The goal is for students to by 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＞
There will be three classes every week during the first semester. The classes will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The classes on Mondays and Wednesdays will be given by G. Allen. The classes on Friday will be given by J. Strothman.<BR>A textbook will be used dealing with all the skills mentioned above, which will be supplemented with printed handouts aimed at expanding vocabulary and idioms and with additional exercises and activities for improving listening and conversational ability.<BR>The students will also read short articles and stories, listen to music and natural conversations, announcements, etc. and watch films.
＜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 or presentation
2
小テスト／レポート
30 %
journal 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 journal in English of important or interesting events that happened during the previous week and be prepared to speak about them in class if called upon to do so. 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 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.
Textbook and handouts will be used in class.<BR>The progress of the class will depend on the students' needs and abilities.<BR>Further details will be announced on the first day of the course.
