The focus of this course is for students to experience an 'All-English' environment in preparation for possible study abroad. This course also offers students the chance to improve their English skills to a much higher level through content-based learning and critical thinking activities.

Students will develop fluency through active involvement in a content-based class, utilizing all four skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading) in integrated critical thinking activities which will lead to greater confidence in students' own English skills.

All-English, Communicative English, Critical Thinking, Content-Based Learning

A-1．ミニッツペーパー、リフレクションペーパー等によって、自分の考えや意見をまとめ、文章を記述し提出する機会がある。：1～25％
B-1．学生同士の話し合いの中で互いの意見に触れる機会がある。：1～25％
C-1．自分の意見をまとめて発表する機会がある。：1～25％
D-1．演習、実習、実験等を行う機会がある。：1～25％
A-2．小レポート等により、事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）が必要な知識の上に思考力を問う形での文章を記述する機会がある。：1～25％
B-2．事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）をした上で、他の学生の意見を尊重しつつグループとしての結論を出すために議論をする機会がある。：1～25％
C-2．事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）をした上で、プレゼンテーションを行い、互いに質疑応答や議論を行う機会がある。：1～25％
D-2．事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）で習得した知識等を踏まえて演習、実習、実験等を行う機会がある。：1～25％

大学での学修や研究および短期派遣留学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。

04.質の高い教育をみんなに
05.ジェンダー平等を実現しよう
06.安全な水とトイレを世界中に
10.人や国の不平等をなくそう
16.平和と公正をすべての人に

The course is actually a subset of several courses. Students choose ONE of these courses and take this course for 15 weeks. Students are required to take an active role in their own learning by choosing the class that they have an interest in. The class will be taught in English and provisions will be made to help students understand content but students shouldn't worry if they don't understand 100% of what's being said. There are no prerequisites concerning students' language level to take this course.

The list of classes is as follows:

Critical Thinking through board games - Douglas Gloag
Critical thinking is one of the top skills that is requested by employers, but what is it and how do you apply it? In this course we will explore and practice critical thinking, applying it to board games and strategic thinking. (Max 20 students)

Fundamentals of Drawing - Bryan Jennings
Learn the basics of drawing. This class is for beginning artists only. If you’ve been interested in learning how to draw animals, people or the outside world, but don’t have the skills yet, this class will help you start your drawing journey while practicing English.

Digital Photography - Jason Peppard
In this class, we will be learning about digital photography and how to improve our picture-taking skills. This will be a practical, hands-on, course, so you will need to bring a camera to class. Ideally you should have a camera with full manual controls such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera, but a smartphone with an app that allows manual control of camera settings is also OK.

Biomechanics in Sports and Daily Life - Lazaro Echenique-Diaz
What does a computer-animated, fast-running T-rex from the movie "Jurassic Park" have in common with Honda's humanoid robot Asimo? The answer is Biomechanics, the science of how hard structures, and soft structures, work together to produce motion in living organisms. In this class, students will learn about Biomechanics by using their own bodies in different practical activities, including outdoor excursions, with a special focus on efficient body movement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation.

Introduction to Design - Eamon Watters
Almost everything in our lives is designed: our clothes, homes, transport. Without the power of design, modern society could not exist. The history of design is a story of failures and disasters. But because of these problems, the things we use everyday are much better than in the past. Design is where art, science, engineering, and imagination combine to make our modern world. Let’s explore it together!

Movie Appreciation - Lan Wu
In this class, you will be immersed into different worlds, laughing or crying, getting shocked and then relieved. Not only getting used to English, but also experiencing different cultures, trying to understand different viewpoints and thinking deeply about current issues. It is so fun to exchange feelings about the movies after watching them. Writing a review about your favorite movie helps you deepen your thoughts while sharpening your writing skills.

The classes will be very practical in nature. Some will require learning outside the classroom. The emphasis will be on learning through doing and students will have many opportunities to use English in class.

Come to class on time and be prepared to use and express your opinions in English each week. Reading and preparation will be given the week before and students will be expected to participate and share opinions in every class. Each teacher will explain specific needs in the first class.

Students will be graded based on their participation in class, their acquisition of knowledge, their level of comprehension, and the feedback they give at the end of class / homework for the next week. Grades will be determined on the criteria below but each teacher will give more specific details in the first class.

Weekly discussion and participation 50%, Presentations 25%, Individual topic 25% is one example of possible criteria. Each individual teacher will explain their grading method in the first class.

There is no required text for these classes. Handouts and materials will be made by the teacher. Access to a good dictionary (digital or otherwise) is recommended.

Choose a class that you're interested in. Don't worry about making mistakes - trying to communicate your ideas and opinions is the main goal. Each class is limited to 12 students.

Tues-Fri 12:10~12:45 by appointment. 基盤1号館2Fグローグ研究室. Use entrance A2. Individual teachers will explain their office hours in the first class. The location of their research office will also be explained.