In this class, students will develop their overall communicative ability with an emphasis on speaking. In addition to speaking tasks, other communicative functions such as listening and writing will be included to develop overall skill.

This is a small group discussion class. Students will be required to debate/discuss topics specific to science or technology.

Students at this level can speak extensively about their own personal experiences using a wide variety of expressions. Students can express their viewpoint and agree or disagree on common issues.

group discussion, debate

大学での学修や研究および社会生活において必要とされる英語の，実践的な基礎力を養成する。English III (Advanced)

Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Phrase handout practice / Topic 1
Week 3: practice phrases / group research Topic 1
Week 4: Topic 1 script writing / practice speaking
Week 5: Topic 1 discussion start
Week 6: Finish Topic 1 / Topic 2 / new groups
Week 7-8: Script writing / Practice Topic 2
Week 9-10: Finish Topic 2
Week 11-12: Script writing / Topic 3 / new groups
Week 13-14: Finish Topic 3
Week 15: Final discussion report

You will be given a discussion topic that you must be able to describe your opinion and ask others by using the phrases (provided handout). You will have 3-4 topic discussions with different members of the class each lasting 10-15 minutes.

Students will need to research the topic outside of class and bring that information to put together their speaking scripts.

Each group discussion will be worth 35 POINTS. While you are talking, the teacher will be grading you. You will be graded on how many times and how well you use the provided debate phrases.

Discussions 90%
Final report 10%

Example:
(Discussion scores total / Number of presentations) / 35 = Final score %
　e.g. (24+28+32+29+30 / 5) / 35 = 82%

Attending a minimum of 2/3 of classes is required. Failure to do so will result in a score of 0 for the course.

None. Handouts will be provided.

Laptops are permitted in the class for topic research

Tues 2:40 - 4:00