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LE-EN1-SE12

履修条件・関連科目等

授業で使用する言語

日本語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

This course aims to help students understand common English expressions used in different contexts and build their vocabulary and improve conversation skills. With new expressions and communication strategies, students will have gained the ability to talk with English speakers and express themselves in a natural, confident manner. The focus of this course will be mainly on speaking, rather than reading/writing. Students will be exposed to various forms of media and explore common language found in these shows, movies, posts etc.

科目目的

To build vocabulary by introducing everyday verbal phrases and other idiomatic expressions that are commonly used in conversation and various forms of the media. Also to gain communication strategies necessary for smooth, confident communication.

到達目標

Students should become familiar with common phrases and words that they will encounter when reading books, watching films, etc. Through consuming various forms of media, students will gain knowledge of appropriate uses of different English words and phrases.

授業計画と内容

Term 1

Week 1: Course introduction. Goal setting
Week 2: Common English expressions introduced
Week 3: Common English expressions cont.
Week 4: Common English expressions cont.
Week 5: Common English expressions project
Week 6: Proverbs and Sayings introduced
Week 7: Proverbs and Sayings cont.
Week 8: Proverbs and Sayings cont.
Week 9: Proverbs and Sayings project
Week 10: Similes and Metaphors introduced
Week 11: Similes and Metaphors cont.
Week 12: Similes and Metaphors cont.
Week 13: Similes and Metaphors project
Week 14: Term review and feedback


Term 2

Week 1: Recap of Term 1. Goals review
Week 2: Slang and Contemporary expressions introduced
Week 3: Slang and Contemporary expressions cont.
Week 4: Slang and Contemporary expressions cont.
Week 5: Slang and Contemporary expressions cont. project
Week 6: Expressions in Media and Entertainment Introduced
Week 7: Expressions in Media and Entertainment cont.
Week 8: Expressions in Media and Entertainment cont.
Week 9: Expressions in Media and Entertainment project
Week 10: Literal vs. Figurative Interpretations introduced
Week 11: Literal vs. Figurative Interpretations cont.
Week 12: Literal vs. Figurative Interpretations cont.
Week 13: Literal vs. Figurative Interpretations project
Week 14: Year review and feedback

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）

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）

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／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う

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／グループワーク

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

I hold a Master of Arts degree in English and American Literature. I have spent more than three years teaching English language and communication courses, and various Project-Based Learning projects in Japanese universities' academic setting.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

I possess a Master of Arts in English and American Literature degree. I have spent more than 3 years of teaching English language, communication and several Project Based Learning projects at universities in Japan.

テキスト・参考文献等

All class materials will be in the form of handouts.

その他特記事項

Please note it is necessary to take both terms of this course as the content is related and necessary to complete the course.

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