英語(コミュニケーション)-2018

講師三輪晃司 准教授
開講部局教養教育院 2018年度 後期
対象者理学部 (2単位週1回全15回)

授業の内容

As a rule, the language of instruction is English. Each week, several students will serve as discussion leaders to facilitate in-class discussions on a particular topic, following the schedule.

授業の工夫

To become a proficient English communicator, what we need to do is simple — we communicate in English. However, this is not always easy to do. As a teacher, I generally believe that the ultimate goal of teaching is to help students to develop self-confidence and independent attitude towards learning. As the course instructor for this Academic English Communication class in particular, I would like my students to communicate in English confidently. To this end, my mission is to provide a relaxing environment and value students' contribution.

Some people (often proficient speakers of English) might say speaking English is easy, but many university students apparently find it difficult to speak English. There is no surprise. Speaking English is difficult because speaking (in public) is difficult. Unlike listening, speaking necessarily starts with an idea. To speak English with confidence, we need to have an idea that we feel like sharing with others. A bit of courage is also essential. That is why any communication attempts in English is encouraged; there is no bad English. We also pay attention to listen to others’ opinions, because listening is apparently not considered to be valuable in this busy 21st century.

We discuss various basic topics around us, such as friends, sports, and romantic relationship because these are what university students often care about. More importantly, in this course, students become teachers and stimulate discussions for around 20 to 30 minutes. Teaching is perhaps the best way to learn. This semester (Fall 2018), I enjoyed my time with a group of science students who actively participated in the English-only environment, demonstrating that Japanese students can communicate effectively in English once they set their mind to it.

授業の目標

リスニングとスピーキングを主としたコミュニケーションの能力を高める授業。日常会話、さらにはディスカッションやプレゼンテーションのための基礎力を養成する。

教科書

There is no textbook. Printed materials will be handed out in class if necessary.

参考書

Not applicable.

履修条件あるいは関連する科目等

Please refer to the guidelines on the undergraduate English studies.

注意事項

対面授業に加え、課外学習として、英語(コミュニケーション)用「ぎゅっとe」リスニングを課し、その消化率に基づく評価を授業全体の評価の20%とする。また、TOEFLITPの成績(Listening、Structure)の評価を30%とする。5回以上欠席をした場合、「欠席」の評価がつく。履修取り下げ制度は採用しない。

スケジュール

week Contents
week1 What is Academic English Communication?
week2 Being yourself, international jokes
week3 Foreign cultures
week4 Foreign languages
week5 Traveling
week6 Sports
week7 Movies and books
week8 Heroes
week9 Pets
week10 Friends
week11 Romantic relationship and marriage
week12 Working in society
week13 Inventions
week14 Happiness
week15 Topics of students’ interest, meaning of life

The above course plan is tentative and subject to revision during the semester, depending on students’ progress and, to an extent, topics of their interest.

成績評価

Gyutto-e (20%), TOEFL ITP & Criterion (30%), In-class discussion leading (10% * 2), class-level participation (15%), individual-level participation (15%)


投稿日

June 15, 2020