【授業の目的】
The overall goal of this course is to improve students' formal English speaking and debate skills in future workplace or academic contexts.
【授業の到達目標】
Students are required to critically analyze the provided discussion topic (e.g. consumption tax) and form opinions in order to participate actively in the discussion. Students will be given a list of phrases to practice and use. The course will improve students ability in the following areas: knowledge of the topic being researched, speaking orally in front of others, being able to present ideas logically, and respond and discuss relevant questions about their presentation.
【授業概要（キーワード）】
discussion debate
【授業計画】
・授業の方法
Students will be given a topic that they will have to research and bring the information to their group of 2-4 people. You will have 3-5 discussions with different members of the class lasting about 10-20 minutes. There will be a group leader for each discussion. It is important to write down your discussion script and practice it orally before being graded by the teacher. After the discussion, is finished, the teacher will review your mistakes and offer advice on how to improve.
・日程
Example schedule:
Week 1: Course orientation
Week 2: Phrase practice / group assignments
Week 3: Phrase practice / Topic 1 research
Week 4: Topic 1 script writing / speaking practice
Week 5: Topic 1 Discussion / Topic 2 assigned / new groups
Week 6: Topic 2 research / script writing
Week 7: Topic 2 script writing / speaking practice
Week 8: Topic 2 Discussion / Topic 3 assigned / new groups
Weeks 9-15: will follow the above pattern for Topics 3 and 4 plus final report.
【学習の方法】
・受講のあり方
・授業時間外学習へのアドバイス
Topic research outside of class time is required. Also, meeting with your group members before class to practice the discussion may be necessary.
【成績の評価】
・基準
Each group discussion will last between 15-25 minutes and be worth 35 POINTS. Each phrase used correctly will be worth 2 points. Discussion grading criteria is as follows:
1) used the discussion phrases in a correct and logical way in the discusion
2) further developed, researched and organized the topic in your group
3) Reached a clear conclusion based on each person's opinion
・方法
Example of grading:
(Discussion scores total / # of presentations) / 35 = Final score %
e.g. (24+28+32+29+30 / 5) / 35 = 82%
*Students who fail to attend at least 2/3 of the class will receive a 0.
【テキスト・参考書】
None. Materials will be provided.
【その他】
・オフィス・アワー
Tues 1:00-2:40
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