科目ナンバー

PS-EO2-0002

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

This is a four-skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) course with a focus on learning how to research and give effective presentations about topics on economics, international relations and trade in English, as well as discussion of those topics. Topics will be selected by students and may include: US/China trade friction; US/EU trade friction; the role of the state in the economy; Brexit; territorial disputes; the growing economic and political power of China; the growth of online shopping; Bitcoin and other new currencies; Japan's place in the world economy; the effects of present and future pandemics on the world economy and national economies; the global economy and its effect on the environment; renewable energy sources versus traditional forms of power; other topics suggested by students.

The seminar is conducted entirely in English and is aimed at motivated students who are very much interested in what is happening in the world today and who want to challenge themselves. This seminar is student-driven, so it is very important that students intending to take the Economics Seminar are willing and eager to participate actively in class, especially by engaging in independent research and preparation, and also by asking questions during discussion sessions.

科目目的

The aim of this course is to develop the ability to do the following:
1. Research and find suitable material from a variety of sources for the purpose of developing presentations;
2. Create and deliver effective presentations in English;
3. Analyse and critique presentations as a member of the audience;
4. Use one's own knowledge and ideas of specialist topics for discussion in English with others.

到達目標

1. To be able to discuss economics, international relations and trade topics in depth and in English.
2. To be able to research and write well-structured scripts for use as presentations.
3. To be able to give effective academic presentations in English.

授業計画と内容

The schedule is determined by the students in the class. As each presentation topic will be selected by students, the theme of each topic and its sequence in the schedule will change from this example below (which is based on topics that students have previously chosen).

Week 1. Course introduction and orientation, brainstorming topics, finding student partners/group members to work with
Week 2. Presentation planning and beginning topic research
Week 3. Presentation creation for presenter(s): Research work and organizing ideas
Week 4. Presentation creation for presenter(s): Writing the script of the presentation
Week 5. Presentation creation for presenter(s): Working on the slideshow of the presentation
Week 6. Topic 1 Presentation (e.g. China-US relations), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 7. Topic 2: Presentation (e.g. Brexit and the EU), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 8. Topic 3: Presentation (e.g. Gender inequality), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 9. Topic 4: Presentation (e.g. Cryptocurrencies), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 10. Topic 5: Presentation (e.g. Energy issues), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 11. Topic 6: Presentation (e.g. Environmental protection), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 12. Topic 7: Presentation (e.g. Globalisation), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 13. Topic 8: Presentation (e.g. Online trade and employment), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions
Week 14. Topic 9: Presentation (e.g. Religion and economics), Q&A, discussion of contentious questions

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／授業終了後の課題提出／その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Students will be required to do independent or group-based research, materials preparation and creation.

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４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８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）

There is an absence limit of 30% of classes and lateness limit of 20 minutes. Students who exceed the limit will not pass the course. Absences and lateness will result in a reduction in the total percentage.

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／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）

Feedback will also be given via The Study Centre online web site that forms a part of the course textbook.

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

はい

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

The teacher has many years of experience giving academic presentations in many educational settings.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

All aspects of the skills acquired through my professional experience of the processes involved in researching, organising, writing, and delivering presentations will be shared with the students.

テキスト・参考文献等

There is no set text. Reading material will be provided or suggested.

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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