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講義名 Current English 
英文科目名 Current English 
科目ナンバー L00EXP3113 
担当者

ミュア B.J.

科目群 他学部他学科科目(自由選択科目) 
対象学年 3年 
単位数
開講期間 後期 
曜日・時限・教室 後期 月曜日 3講時 D-101教室(コンピュータ教室)



授業のねらい
The aim of this course is to allow students to understand and speak about current issues in English. It is hoped that the students will become comfortable with some news sources and will become familiar with the vocabulary and language relevant to serious issues in the English-speaking world today, for use in cross-cultural communication situations. In addition, developing confidence to approach English resources on brand new current topics is a meta-aim of the course.
This class is a perfect match for students who have completed the first semester Discussion class and/or are enthusiastic about challenging themselves to participate in ad-lib and directed discussion for the full length of every lesson. 
履修者が到達すべき目標
The goal of this class is to look at various topics of current interest and study the language associated with each. The Discussion class in the first semester is an excellent warm up for this Current English class. However, new students are welcome to join. Discussions will be an important part of almost every lesson, dealing with the main topic or related topics mentioned above.

By the end of the course, each student should be able to speak fluently for up to three minutes on any one of the topics chosen in this course, in a conversation or discussion type situation. Although giving opinions and formal discussion strategies will be practiced, the most important goal is to find your own voice in English and practice expressing your own individual personality. 
授業の進め方
学修上の助言
The approach will be communicative with students doing a lot of pair work, and group work. Students will use discussion skills to exchange views and ideas about current issues in pair or group discussions. After discussion, written work will be assigned. This class requires internet based research for news information or other material.

NOTES:
1. Coming to class on time is very important for this class. Your classmates' enjoyment and success require your presence for the full class.
2. Topics used in this class may be changed or adjusted based on student interests and developments in current issues in the world.
3. This course will be a face-to-face classroom format. 
アクティブ・ラーニングの要素の有無
n/a. 
ICTを活用した双方向型授業の有無
n/a. 
授業内容・計画
回数 授業、事前・事後学修の内容 時間
1 事前   Students come to class prepared with their thoughts, concerns and impressions of discussion in English about current issues.  2.0 
授業   What is an 'issue'? Class introduction. Brainstorm topics of interest. Students fill out & discuss in groups. 
事後   Do the homework and consider the framework presented by the teacher.  2.0 
2 事前   Study the list of world issues again.  2.0 
授業   Warm up discussion. Taking easy topics we will drill our format for discussion and group interaction. 
事後   Review useful English sheet and reflect on personal areas for attention.  2.0 
3 事前   Students write answers to ten or twelve thought-provoking questions about world population.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 3, Topic 1: (Subject to change) Population. Resource introduction and online research. 
事後   Students should study the vocabulary and complete their research.  2.0 
4 事前   Go over the handouts given last week. Try to remember all the vocabulary.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 4, Topic 1: More on Population. Discussion one. What do the experts say? 
事後   Students summarize discussions and the key points from group members.  2.0 
5 事前   Review all vocabulary and previous notes before class to prepare.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 5, topic 1: More on population. Discussion two. What do we think? And why? 
事後   Final report. Complete the final report in the format given and submit on Moodle.  2.0 
6 事前   Reflect on Topic 1 and your weak points regarding discussion interaction.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 6, Topic 2: (Subject to change) Global Warming. Research and resource introduction. 
事後   Complete your research and prepare to lead discussion in the next lesson.  2.0 
7 事前   Finish the homework and make plans for how to pick up flat discussion time.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 7, Topic 2: Global Warming. Discussion one. What do the experts say? 
事後   Summarize today's discussion points and report on key points introduced by group members.  2.0 
8 事前   Reflect and prepare for your own opinions.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 8, Topic 2: Global Warming continued. Discussion two. What do we think? And why? 
事後   Submit your discussion two report with notes on the topic, and discussion skills in general. Submit on Moodle  2.0 
9 事前   This is our third topic and final topic decided by the teacher. What did you struggle with in topic one and topic two? Prepare your targets for improvement.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 9, Topic 3: [Subject to change) Education. Resource introduction and online research. 
事後   Complete your research and preparation for a mini discussion.  2.0 
10 事前   Finish your preparation and prepare for leading another discussion.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 10, Topic 3: Discussion one. What do the experts say? 
事後   Study the new vocabulary and report on your groups' discussions.  2.0 
11 事前   Consider your thoughts on all the experts' views. What grabs your attention?  2.0 
授業   Lesson 11, Topic 3: Discussion two. What do we think? And why? 
事後   Submit your Topic 3 report on Moodle and think about your topic for the final assessment.  2.0 
12 事前   The final topic will progress the same as the first three. Think about the bird's eye view.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 12, Topic 4: Your topic! Follow the instructions to select an original topic. Research and prepare. 
事後   Do your final research and preparation.  2.0 
13 事前   Try to memorize all your talking points. Notes can be referred to, but speaking should be done with eye contact.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 13, Topic 4: Practice and feedback day. 
事後   Final preparation and adjustments to your topic and discussion content.  2.0 
14 事前   Final assessment day.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 14, Topic 4: Present and discuss with a partner. Final assessment. 
事後   Final report on your chosen topic.  2.0 
15 事前   Prepare questions about English vocabulary and discussion skills practiced in this course.  2.0 
授業   Lesson 15, Feedback, question time and surveys. 
事後   Try to discuss the world's topics in a relationship-building way with people you meet.  2.0 
授業科目に関連する実務経験の内容とその経験を活かした授業の展開
I have taught same, or similar, current issue classes for more than 15 years. 
成績評価の基準と方法
課題に対するフィードバックの方法
Each topic requires submission of written reports about in-class discussions and research.

15% Topic 1.
15% Topic 2.
20% Topic 3.
50% Topic 4. 
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備考
This course will be a face-to-face classroom format. [changes will be announced in advance]

Materials will be provided by the teacher. (no textbook)
Topics listed in this syllabus are subject to change based on students expressions of interest during the first lesson.

Important:
Students must be prepared to actively participate in discussions for the full 90 minutes every lesson.
Only students who are prepared to try their best to communicate during class time should enroll in this course. 
教員e-mailアドレス
muir(@)sgu.ac.jp 丸括弧を抜けてください。 
オフィスアワー
Please email to make an appointment for office or online(zoom) meetings. 
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