科目ナンバー

UW-GS1-X01Z

履修条件・関連科目等

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

Participating students will be given the opportunity to study in Sheffield, UK, and acquire knowledge of British culture, language, nature, society, etc.
Classes will be held with the main purpose of cultivating a rich international understanding through friendship with foreign citizens and students.

科目目的

The aim of this course is to help students develop their English language skills and make decisions about their learning and development so that they can have a successful and satisfying stay in Sheffield.

到達目標

Students will be able to:
1. Develop English listening comprehension abilities, as well as confidence and fluency in communicating and expressing ideas in English;
2. Plan, carry out, and review learning and research activities;
3. Build knowledge and understanding of issues to do with British society;
4. Explain knowledge and understanding clearly and fluently in English;
5. Think critically about issues affecting the city of Sheffield (and Yorkshire).

授業計画と内容

There are two main elements of this course:
1. Personal English Learning Development (PELD) and;
2. Research Projects.
In both, students will use English in pairs and small groups as much as possible.

1. Personal English Learning Development

Through the semester, students will do Personal English Learning Development (PELD) to improve their listening comprehension and communication skills. For this, students will do out-of-class listening and/or watching and reading about everyday life and society, news, and events in Britain, for example: youth issues, economic issues, education, immigration, sports, politics, the arts, as well as local issues to do with different communities and groups in Sheffield (and Yorkshire). In class each week, students will report back on what they have done for their PELD, as well as reviewing and planning the next steps in developing their PELD.

A 4-step cycle will be used for the PELD: planning, action, extension and sharing. 'PELD planning' means considering and deciding on a topic or interest area and searching and selecting materials to use. 'PELD action' means using the materials for PELD, taking notes, and asking and/or answering questions based on the materials used. 'PELD extension' means selecting and using additional materials about the current topic. 'PELD sharing' means explaining and discussing what has been learned with other members of the class.

2. Short Research Projects

Students will do two short research projects about different historical and/or contemporary issues in British society that interest them. Here are some examples:
What is the history of Sheffield and Yorkshire and the people who live or have lived there?
How did the city of Sheffield become established and grow?
In what ways is Yorkshire distinct from other parts of Britain?
Are the people of Yorkshire different from people in other parts of Britain and how have they been characterised?
What is Sheffield’s current political orientation and economic importance?
What is the importance of the two universities in Sheffield in terms of their effect on the city?
What areas of specialisation is the University of Sheffield well known for?
How important has Sheffield been in the areas of culture, arts and entertainment in recent years, and what cultural events are taking place in Sheffield in 2024?
What are the main issues and problems in Sheffield and Yorkshire in recent times?
How has Sheffield played an important role in sport over the last 150 years?
What is being done in Sheffield to promote the environment? What are the differences between the English spoken in Yorkshire and forms of English spoken in other parts of the UK?

Doing these Short Research Projects will enable students to develop a deeper and more critical understanding of particular social, political, legal, environmental, economic, scientific and cultural issues in Sheffield, Yorkshire and/or British society that interest them. Students will develop each Short Research Project over 5-6 weeks. In class students will explain and discuss their research in pairs and small groups. At the end of a research project, students will give a presentation to other students. For both projects, students will do online research and keep a weekly learning/research journal in English.

授業計画（各回ごとの授業内容等）
The schedule is as follows:
Week 1:第1回目の講義は休講です。代わりとして授業時間外に以下を行います。実施日程は決定次第お知らせします。
　　　　Safety and security guidance seminar
　　　　(海外渡航危機管理ガイダンス：様々なリスク事例の紹介等、専門家によるレクチャーと加入が義務付けられ
　　　　ている「留学生サポートプログラム」の説明を行います)
Week 2: Chuo course introduction and requirements, introduction to the course at Sheffield, goal-setting, introduction to Personal English Learning Development (PELD) resources; student planning of first PELD activities
Week 3: PELD action; different ways of online listening/watching and reading; introduction to Short Research Projects & choice of issue for Short Research Project 1
Week 4: PELD extension; Short Research Project 1: Background
Week 5: PELD sharing; Short Research Project 1: Focus
Week 6: PELD planning; Short Research Project 1: Focus continued and/or Completion
Week 7: PELD action; Short Research Project 1: Completion
Week 8: PELD extension; Short Research Project 1: Presentations and discussions
Week 9: PELD sharing; review of Short Research Project 1 and choice of issue for Short Research Project 2
Week 10: PELD planning; Short Research Project 2: Background
Week 11: PELD action; Short Research Project 2: Focus
Week 12: PELD extension; Short Research Project 2: Completion
Week 13: PELD sharing; Short Research Project 2: Presentations and discussions
Week 14: Further Short Research Project 2: Presentations and discussions (if necessary); semester review; goal-setting for your stay in Sheffield

授業時間外の学修の内容

その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

You will need to do a minimum of 2 hours a week preparation outside class each week. The preparation will involve:
1. Deciding what you want to know;
2. Using online listening and reading resources to find information in English;
3. Making notes in English in a weekly learning/research journal;
4. Using your notes in class to explain your PELD & research to other students.

You will be able to access many starting sources of information through the course website. During the course you will also be guided to search for information independently, using online search engines, pre-reading specified text or research summary.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

Evaluation criteria: The total percentage for the in-class performance at Chuo University will be accumulated from continuous assessment of active participation in class activities, weekly preparation of 2 hours outside class and reports of that activity, and presentation scores.

The weighting for each component is as follows:
1. Presentations, 30%;
2. Classwork participation, 35%;
3. PELD homework and PELD reports PELD, 35%.

There is an absence limit of 3 classes. Students who exceed the limit will not pass the course. Absences and lateness will result in a reduction in the total percentage.
成績は100％平常点で決まります。ただし単位を修得するには、特段の理由がない限り、学期中の欠席は3回を超えないこと、毎週1－2時間授業外の準備を行うこと、さらに課題を全て指定された締め切りまでに仕上げることが必要です。詳細は学期の開始に担当教員が説明します。

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

その他

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

1. Time will be provided for comments and explanations during class; 2. Other: Feedback will also be given via the online web site (not Manaba).
2: 授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける / Provide time for comments and explanations during class
3: その他 / Other (Use comment field)
Comment field text: Feedback will also be given via the online web site (not Manaba).

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／反転授業（教室の中で行う授業学習と課題などの授業外学習を入れ替えた学習形式）／ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

授業におけるICTの活用方法

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

Computer use, Internet-based research.

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

None
Reference book for the preparation and delivery of presentations:
The English Course - Presentation Book 1 by Gary Ireland and Max Woollerton. Published by The English Company (2021) ISBN 978-4-9902962-8-5.

その他特記事項

Students who want to know more about this course may contact the instructor at the following email address: chuo2024@woollerton.com

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