科目ナンバー

EC-EN2-14bX

履修条件・関連科目等

Students should have completed the first term of English 4a

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＞
We will study themes such as Globalization, Stories of Change, and Sustainability. The goal is to expand our intercultural competence while improving our English skills and grow as global citizens.
グローバリゼーション、変化の物語、持続可能性といったテーマを学びます。目標は、異文化理解力を高め、英語力を向上させ、グローバル市民として成長することです。

科目目的

Objectives:

∙ To help increase your listening ability
∙ To help increase your ability to understand values and beliefs from around the world
∙ To focus on global challenges, including how values and beliefs impact different parts of the world
∙ To consider the opinions of those with diverse values and outlooks
∙ To give you practice in developing an opinion based on your cultural values
∙ To give you practice expressing your opinion and sharing your values
∙ To give you practice summarizing important information obtained from the internet, books, and articles
∙ To give you practice retrieving information from the internet
∙ To provide a context to study how society is impacted by global events more deeply

到達目標

Fulfillment of Goals:

To engage with vocabulary, listening, and grammar exercises
To engage with articles by independent scholars
To study important moments of global significance that focus on topics that impact each of us
To engage with discussion assignments where they have to offer informed opinions
To engage in internet reports websites on important historical moments
To encourage students to engage in independent research
To have students participate in group discussions
To have students engage with others in the class on significant sociological issues to learn more about our shared world.

授業計画と内容

Week 1: Course Review & Goals

Review of first semester highlights
New semester overview
Group formation
Communication practice activities

Week 2-4: Unit 4 - Globalization
Week 2: Global Business Connections

Japan's role in global trade
International business culture
Group work: Compare Japanese and overseas companies
Homework and classwork: Presentation preparation

Week 3: Cultural Exchange

Pop culture influence (anime, manga, J-pop globally)
Traditional culture in the modern world
Language and identity
Homework and classwork: Cultural exchange presentation preparation

Week 4: Globalization Discussion

Group presentations
Discussion: Japan's global role
Q&A sessions

Week 5-7: Unit 5 - Stories of Change
Week 5: Change in Society

Japanese social movements
International change examples
Youth and gender in society
Homework: Research changemakers

Week 6: Making Change

Local community projects
Success stories
Homework: Group presentation planning

Week 7: Change Discussion

Group presentations
Share project ideas
Feedback sessions

Week 8: Midterm Assessment

Group presentations
Team activities
Progress check

Week 9-11: Unit 6 - Sustainability
Week 9: Environmental Issues

Japan's environmental challenges
Global climate change
Local solutions
Homework: Research sustainability projects

Week 10: Creating Solutions

Japanese innovation examples
International cooperation
Community projects
Homework: Group presentation preparation

Week 11: Sustainability Discussion

Group presentations
Solution sharing
Future planning

Week 12: Presentation Workshop

English presentation skills
Practice sessions
Feedback from peers

Week 13: Final Preparation

Group rehearsals
Technical check
Final adjustments

Week 14: Final Presentations

Team presentations
Course reflection
Celebration

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）

For every unit that we study, we will have a class session where we will discuss an important topic. So, for each semester, we will have 3 class discussions. This is for you to develop your opinion and perhaps to debate or at least to compare opinions with other students in your group.

During the semester, you will engage in independent study activities to complement in-class learning. These tasks are designed to deepen their understanding of course topics, enhance language skills, and prepare for collaborative projects.

Each week, students will:
• Listen to assigned TED Talks, podcasts, or other authentic recordings, taking notes and reflecting on key ideas.
• Build Vocabulary by studying weekly word lists, completing practice exercises, and applying new terms in context.
• Research and reflect on course-related themes, connecting them to personal experiences or societal issues in Japan.
• Prepare for Group Work by drafting individual contributions, reviewing peer input, and revising collaboratively.
• Write short responses, paragraphs, fill in the blank answers for weekly in-class activities.
• Reflect in a weekly journal to assess you progress, challenges, and insights gained.

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）

Students will make two presentations as part of a group during the semester. There will be one for the midterm and one for the final. A grading rubric will be provided to help students understand the grading criteria.

Students will also write in a reflective journal in English to submit at the end of the course.

I will try my best to provide extensive written feed back on each of your assignments, to help in your continual improvement.

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／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）

I will try my best to provide extensive written feed back on each of your assignments, to help in your continual improvement.

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

PBL（課題解決型学習）／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／その他

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

Students will be engaging in discussions and collaborative group work each week. Part of your activity will also include writing in a journal and creating presentations. Part of this will involve finding articles on the internet

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）

If the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation or other major emergency requires online classes, a computer (laptop or desktop - not a pad or tablet) and a stable online connection will be necessary.

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 have over 15 years of teaching experience in ESL at the university level in Japan and the United States. I have taught at Japanese junior colleges and universities and led study-abroad programs. My formal graduate education in teaching ESL includes training in core language areas.

I also have an extensive educational background in ESL, sociology, education, and religion, with Master's degrees in Religion, Applied Linguistics (TESOL), and a PhD in Education.

私は日本とアメリカの大学レベルでESLの教育経験が15年以上あります。日本の短期大学や大学で教え、留学プログラムを指導した経験もあります。ESL教育における正式な大学院教育には、主要な言語分野でのトレーニングが含まれています。

また、ESL、社会学、教育、宗教の分野で幅広い教育的背景を持ち、宗教学、応用言語学（TESOL）の修士号、および教育学の博士号を取得しています。

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

I have teaching experience in areas utilized in class, including project-based learning, which includes teaching speaking-listening, reading, writing, and grammar to ESL students in Japan. I have developed a curriculum that involves all language learning modalities and encourages students to use critical thinking to accomplish class tasks.

私は、日本でESL学生に対して、プロジェクトベースの学習を含む、授業で活用される分野での教育経験があります。これには、スピーキング・リスニング、リーディング、ライティング、文法の指導が含まれます。私は、すべての言語学習モダリティを取り入れ、学生が批判的思考を使って授業の課題を達成できるよう促すカリキュラムを開発しました

テキスト・参考文献等

All Materials Will Be Provided By Instructor

その他特記事項

参考URL