科目ナンバー

PS-EN1-0001

履修条件・関連科目等

授業で使用する言語

日本語／英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

This course is an interactive English communication class designed for students retaking a required English course or returning from study abroad. Using contemporary topics and current events, students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussion-based activities and brief note-taking. The course emphasizes active participation, confidence-building, and practical communication rather than tests or extended writing. Each semester concludes with a final presentation-style performance, in which students choose a topic based on their notes from the semester and use simple visuals to support their presentation, receiving constructive feedback.

科目目的

The objectives of this course are to:

- Provide a supportive, low-stress environment in which students can rebuild confidence in using English for communication.
- Encourage regular attendance and active participation through consistent, discussion-based class activities.
- Use contemporary and relevant topics to promote meaningful communication in English.
- Develop practical communication habits by integrating listening, speaking, reading, and brief note-taking in each class.
- Help students use short written notes as a tool to support comprehension and spoken interaction, rather than as formal writing tasks.
- Support students in synthesizing their learning by preparing and delivering a final presentation on a topic of their choice, using simple visuals and notes collected throughout the semester.

到達目標

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

- Understand the main ideas of short English texts and multimedia materials related to current and social issues (listening and reading).
- Communicate basic opinions and reasons in English during small-group or whole-class discussions (speaking).
- Respond appropriately to others’ ideas using simple communicative strategies such as agreement, disagreement, or clarification (listening and speaking).
- Use brief written notes (key words or phrases) to support comprehension and spoken communication (writing).
- Demonstrate consistent participation habits, including attendance, interaction, and responsible communication with the instructor.
- Prepare and deliver a short presentation on a topic of their choice, using notes from the semester and simple visuals, while effectively communicating ideas and responding to feedback.

授業計画と内容

🌸 Spring Semester
Topics may be adjusted to reflect current events, student interests, or relevance.

- Week 1: Course Introduction & Communication Reset
- Week 2: Daily Life, Stress Management, and Balance (Student Realities)
- Week 3: Media Habits: News, Social Media, and Attention
- Week 4: Entertainment, Trends, and Cultural Influence
- Week 5: Work, Part-Time Jobs, and Time Management
- Week 6: Money, Prices, and Cost of Living
- Week 7: Japan in the News: Domestic Issues
- Week 8: Global News Overview: What’s Happening Now
- Week 9: Public Opinion and Online Reactions
- Week 10: Technology in Everyday Life
- Week 11: Social Issues Gen Z Cares About
- Week 12: Communicating Opinions Clearly (Performance Preparation)
- Week 13: Performances & Feedback
- Week 14: Performance Make-ups & Reflection

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 are expected to engage in light self-study by reviewing previous class content and reflecting on key points. This preparation supports meaningful participation in class discussions, including short introductory activities at the beginning of each lesson.

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。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

Note: Students who are absent four times or more during the semester will receive the grade ‘F’.
In principle, the highest possible grade will not be given in this class.

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

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

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

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

There is no textbook for this course. The teacher will explain in class about online resources and other reference materials (for example, websites, videos, dictionaries) you will use.

ネット上のリサーチ資料及びその他参考資料については授業中に指示します (例えば、ウェブサイト、動画、辞書）。

その他特記事項

Instructor’s name：Scattergood　Ellen
Semester：first semester
Course name：Repeat (Four Skills)
Group level： Class：Rep Year：

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