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科目名
平成28年度以降入学者
Advanced Communication 1
科目名
平成27年度以前入学者
アカデミック・ライティング1
教員名 フランク スピガニシー
単位数    1 学年    3 開講区分 文理学部
学期 前期 履修区分 必修
授業概要 This class is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced learners of English who wish to engage in lively and spirited debate and discussion about engaging topics of the modern world. Building on the language skills that the students already have, the class will balance everyday topics with more controversial and/or pressing issues. As well as language skills, the students will be exposed to a wide arrange of currents events that will enrich their understanding of the world we live in. Language skills practiced will include giving options, disagreeing, changing the subject and offering alternative suggestions/points of view.
授業のねらい・到達目標 - Able to discuss topics of the day with confidence and assurance.

- Able to engage in lively debate with both close relations and relative strangers.

- Able to use common speech patterns most often used by native speakers.

- Can have a wider arsenal of idioms and more colloquial expressions.

- Able to be comfortable in an international setting discussing serious topics.

- Can be more confident overall in their English language speaking ability.

この科目は文理学部(学士(文学))のディプロマポリシーDP2,DP4,DP5,DP6及びカリキュラムポリシーCP7,CP9に対応しています。
授業の方法 Class time will be spent to enable students to learn to give their opinions on a broad number of issues. While there will be a great deal of conversation, there will also be time spent reading about the assignment tops as well as watching news clips and listening to classroom audio that also deal with the topics. Students will speak in pairs or in groups ranging from three to six students. Cooperation and congeniality are a plus in such situations. In general, we will cover roughly one textbook unit per class. However, thee will also be recent current event topics presented to keep the conversation extra fresh. Students are supposed to spend 1 hour to complete preparation and homework on each class.
授業計画
1 Class introduction
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Purchase the textbook. (Required.)
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Preview first unit and research cosmetic surgery.
2 Unit 1:Plastic surgery discussion.

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Being familiar with the popularity of cosmetic surgery.
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Prepare short presentation about a close friend. Preview next unit.
3 Unit 2: The boundaries of friendship/relations.

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Tell speaking partners about a close friend. Be prepared for questions.
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Research multinational conglomerates. Check next unit vocabulary.
4 Unit 3: Work choices

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Be prepared to talk about companies.
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Research trends among international youth today.
5 Unit 4: Rules in society
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Talk about problems facing the youth today.
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Research famous examples of plagiarism throughout history.
6 Unit 5: Plagiarism and intellectual theft.
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Discussion of plagiarism and its repercussions.
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Check next chapter and preview vocabulary.
7 Unit 6: Housework and chores/obligations.

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Talk about obligations in our society today.
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Research the challenges of raising children.
8 Unit 7: Pregnancy

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Discuss the pros and cons of having children.
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Review previous unites and prepare to offer opinions on each.
9 Unit 1 - 7 review

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Preparing questions and opinions on the seven previous units.
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Check next chapter, talk about job choices.
10 Unit 8: Earning money

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Talk about past and present work situations.
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Research contemporary fashion trends in the world today.
11 Unit 9: Extreme fashion

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Discuss tastes in clothes, fashion, style. Offering opinions on taste.
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Research common family structures throughout the world. Preview next unit.
12 Unit 10: Adult children.

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Discus family structures and troubles facing families today.
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Prepare free topic. Research current event to present to the group.
13 Free topic presentation class.

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Present prepared topic with questions for the group.
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Review first half textbook. Prepare questions for the text-based topics.
14 Review all previous units/prepare for final.

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Check overall comprehension, present questions.
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Prepare for final.
15 Final exam and commentary
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Prepare for examination.

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Final, commentary, feedback.
その他
教科書 『Impact Issues 3 : (New Edition) (Pearson Longman)』
参考書 使用しない
成績評価の方法及び基準 レポート(20%)、授業内テスト(20%)、授業参画度(30%)、Small quizzes (15%)、Class presentation (15%)
Student's participation will be measured by in-class speaking activities, doing the home work and being prepared for each lesson.

In-class examination will be measured by final scores on tests/exams.

オフィスアワー Friday

from 420pm onward

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