科目ナンバー

EC-EN1-12aX

履修条件・関連科目等

特になし

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

＜学位授与方針と当該授業科目の関連＞
この科目は、問題解決力（外国語とコミュニケーションの能力及びコンピューターを利用した統計・情報処理と分析の能力を用いて、科学技術及び社会の急速な変化に対応しながら、さまざまな問題を解決することができる）の修得に関わる科目です。
＜概要＞
Global Issues 1 The theme is on the hidden injustices all around us. Some of the topics you'll be considering this semester: racism, corporate control, freedom of speech, righting past wrongs, globalization and child labor, people power, and changes in capitalism. Several of the listening segments are about North America. In particular, we'll be thinking a little about how the small things people do to help can make a big difference. Most of class time will be spent reviewing your homework assignments, which are based on seven video reports from CBC News (Canadian Broadcasting Corp), NBC News (National Broadcasting Corp), and from recent documentaries. In addition, you will be watching several public service announcements, and music videos.

In this class you will be learning English mainly through research, discussions and presentations on a variety of topics including personal, business, politics and economic issues that affect both Japan and the world.

You will be expected to work in small groups and have discussions on the topics you choose. In addition, you will also study and learn about presentation techniques and how to prepare.

Also time will be spent with pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary during each class.

科目目的

To help increase your listening ability
To help increase your ability to understand a variety of accents
To focus on social change and social protest in different parts of the world
To consider the opinions of those with different values and outlooks
To increase awareness of corporate abuse of environment and communities
To increase understanding of important global issues vocabulary
To engage in research on important global issues topics
To participate in group discussions and presentations
To engage students in important reference points in debates about global issues
To consider how people in developing countries view the IMF and the World Bank.
To consider the role of social protest in challenging unjust policies.
To consider "freedom of speech" from the view of many cultures.

到達目標

To engage with vocabulary, listening, and grammar exercises
To engage with articles by independent scholars
To study important protest movements in Asia, Latin American, the Middle East, and Europe
To engage with discussion assignments where they have to offer informed opinions
To engage in internet reports websites on important historical moments

授業計画と内容

Week 1: What Is Racism?
Week 2: What Is Racism?
Week 3: Does Consumerism Hurt?
Week 4: Does Consumerism Hurt?
Week 5: Profit & Public Health
Week 6: Profits & Public Health
Week 7: Radio Havana Cuba
Week 8: Radio Havana Cuba
Week 9: Al-Jazeera News
Week 10: Al-Jazeera News
Week 11: Al-Jazeera News
Week 12: Slave Labor Past & Present
Week 13: Slave Labor Past & Present
Week 14: Profits & Workers' Rights

授業時間外の学修の内容

授業終了後の課題提出

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Most of class time will be spent reviewing your homework assignments, which are based on seven video reports from CBC News (Canadian Broadcasting Corp), NBC News (National Broadcasting Corp), and from recent documentaries. In addition, you will be watching.

During the course please prepare outside of class each week 1 - 2 hours based upon the weekly course assignments given during each class.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり１時間の学修を基本とします。
・毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり２時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their homework, preparation for class, note taking, and performance in class. Grades will be automatically reduced if students come to class unprepared or if they have any unexcused absences (100%).

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

プレゼンテーション／その他

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

This course objective is to develop your English ability to read, write and talk about a variety of topics.

You will also learn how to do prepare and do short presentations in English.

You will also work on Improving pronunciation and speaking with in class worksheets and activities.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

実施しない

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

実務経験のある教員による授業

はい

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

For two decades the instructor has participated in sustainable development projects with UNICEF and Habitat for Humanity through Asia. He has seen through firsthand experience the bitterness of poverty and effective ways to address it.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

The instructor will use his experience as examples of firsthand experiences.

テキスト・参考文献等

All materials will be provided by teacher on Manaba!

その他特記事項

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