科目ナンバー

EC-EN2-14bX

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

＜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＞
This course will be a conversation and discussion class, based on everyday topics that form the basis for internationally recognised speaking tests such as IELT and Cambridge. Students will watch videos to acquire relevant vocabulary and write mini-presentations at home. Students will practice conversation, give mini-presentations, have discussions, and record videos (speaking without reading).

Topics covered will include:
Summer break and past events. Tell a story. Movies & Music Sports & Other Physical Activities. Technology and apps. Travel, trips & Experiences. Using and spending money. Shopping & transactions. Events, festivals & holidays. special food, dress, and customs. Career paths. Job Interviews. Life Stages. Graduation, marriage, children.

科目目的

This course aims to boost students' confidence in communicating in Engish. Students will expand their vocabulary, improve their fluency and practice discussing familiar topics.

到達目標

By the end of the course, students should be able to discuss familiar topics in English from internationally recognised speaking tests.

授業計画と内容

Lesson 1 Introduction .... How was the Summer Break?
Describe past events in detail. Tell a story.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 2 Talking about ... Movies & Music
Describe & review movies. Compare different genres of music.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 3 Talking about ... Sports & Other Physical Activities
Describe and compare different sports. What new sport (or physical activities would you like to try).
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 4 Talking about ... Technology
Talk about what technology you use. Compare communication technologies and apps.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 5 Talking about ... Travel & Experiences
Describe trips you have been on, places & experiences. Plan a dream trip.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 6 Speaking test 1 preparation & practice
Review topics from weeks 1-5

Lesson 7 Speaking Test 1
Practice & complete speaking test 1. Complete preparation for the following week.

Lesson 8 Talking about ... Money
Describe using and spending money. Shopping & transactions. Wasting money.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 9 Talking about ... Celebrations & Special Days
Describe & compare events, festivals & holidays. special food, dress, and customs.
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 10 Talking about ... Careers
Describe and compare different career paths. Job Interviews. What career would you like to have?
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 11 Talking about ... Life Stages
Describe life stages and transitions (education, graduation, marriage, children, career).
Homework check. Q & A. Mini-presentations. Discussion. 10-min writing. Video recording.

Lesson 12 Speaking test 2 preparation & practice
Review topics from weeks 1-5

Lesson 13 Speaking Test 2
Practice & complete speaking test 1. Catch up on missed work

Lesson 14 Course summary & review

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）

Students will work on vocabulary notebooks, prepare questions and mini presentations every week.

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）

Homework assignments (Notebook and other work) will be posted on Manaba every week. Assignments will be collected online before the following class. In principle, late submissions will not be accepted. These will count towards your final grade.

Students must get a B5 notebook (ノート）for this class exclusively. This notebook will be used for writing weekly presentations and other notes to prepare for conversation & discussion, as well as recording vocabulary and other notes.

平常点: Students are expected to participate in class activities actively. Students who arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of class AND have not contacted the instructor about the delay by email or over Manaba will be counted absent.

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

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

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

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

17 years of English teaching experience in Japan at multiple levels. Previous digital media teaching experience in Ireland. Qualified Cambridge Suite and IELTS speaking test examiner for 6+ years.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

Knowledge about what is required to succeed in internationally recognized English-speaking tests.

テキスト・参考文献等

The teacher will provide the materials and online resources for this course.

その他特記事項

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