科目ナンバー

EC-EN1-28bX

履修条件・関連科目等

This course is for highly motivated students who are able to read academic texts in English and conduct discussions in English about a wide range of topics. This course includes a lot of group discussion and group projects so students must be willing and able to actively communicate in every class.

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＞
The topic of this course is Japanese manga in the age of globalization. Using a collaborative approach, this course will encourage critical thinking, group discussion, and production of creative, multimodal texts. For homework, students will read a short academic text in English and answer comprehension questions every week. All homework questions are designed to prepare students for active participation in class discussions. On certain weeks, homework will also include video lectures prepared by the instructor. Most of the class time will be devoted to active student interaction in English and the completion of group projects.

科目目的

To give students the chance to read and talk about important topics
To give them opportunities to make group presentations
To help them to write clearly

到達目標

To help students get to the point where they can discuss serious topics skillfully
To help them to feel comfortable when making presentations
To allow them to read relatively difficult passages with a minimum of difficulty
To help them to express complex ideas and opinions in writing

授業計画と内容

1 Explanation of the Syllabus
Speaking exercise
Homework: Record the presentation from today’s class and submit on Google Classroom

2 Intro to podcasts: Video Lecture “What is a Podcast?”
Reading activity
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 35-37))--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class

3 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Read about and discuss “podcasting”
Explanation of the Extensive Listening project
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 38-41)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

4 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Listen to excerpts from a podcast and discuss “podcasting”
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 44-46)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

5 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Listen to an interview and discuss “podcasting”
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 47-51)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

6 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Read an article and discuss “impacts of digital streaming services”
Watch two short videos and discuss “scripting podcasts”
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 38-41)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

7 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Read and discuss “media reviews”
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 44-46)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

8 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Write and discuss “media reviews”
Introduction to Project 3: Making a Podcast Episode
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Tsutsui Chapter 3” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class).
Work on the Extensive Listening project

9 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Read and discuss “streaming services”
Work on Project 3
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 51-54)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

10 Group Work
Check homework
Discuss the Extensive Listening content
Read about and discuss “podcast editing”
Work on Project 3
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 54-57)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

11 Group Work
Check homework
Read about and discuss “current trends in Japanese pop culture and globalization”
Work on Project 3
Homework: Watch my video lecture about “Tsutsui Chapter 4” and answer comprehension questions (Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class).
Work on the Extensive Listening project

12 Group Work
Check homework
Read about and discuss “current trends in Japanese pop culture and globalization”
Work on Project 3
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 59-62)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

13 Group Work
Check homework
Work on Project 3
Homework: Reading assignment and comprehension questions (pgs. 62-67)--Complete the worksheet on Google Classroom and submit the assignment before the next class
Work on the Extensive Listening project

14 In-class recording and submission of Project 3 Podcast Episode
Submission of independent learning records (Extensive Listening)

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

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

This class requires weekly reading of the textbook and extra research. Students will set up systems for learning vocabulary and investigating English grammar independently and will keep records of their progress throughout the semester. Attention to detail, ability to keep records carefully, and commitment to independent learning are basic expectations for enrollment in this course.

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）

中間試験: There will be one group project during the semester. It will be prepared entirely during the class meetings (not as homework). Students will contribute to the group work and write a reflection on the project.
期末試験: Students will be instructed in strategies for Extensive Listening. They will set up a system to track their progress during the semester and turn in their records on the last day of class.
レポート: Students will read from the required textbook and answer comprehension questions or watch a video lecture and answer comprehension questions as homework every week.
平常点: Students will actively participate in class by explaining their ideas about the course content and asking other students questions. Students will contribute to the group projects.

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）

As this is (basically) a paperless classroom, assignments will be collected, evaluated, and returned using online tools.

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

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

Each class will consist of some combination of the following: 1) discussions about the homework materials, 2) discussions about creativity and technology, 3) group work related to the goals of the course, and 4) presentations of original, creative, student-produced social media content*.

*Student-produced social media content is strictly for in-class use and will NOT be posted on the Internet or in any public forum.

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）

Details about the class activities will be posted each week on Manaba.
In principle, assignments will be collected and evaluated on Google Classroom.
毎回授業の内容、課題の詳細はManabaに投稿します。
原則として課題はGoogle Classroom上で回収・評価します。

実務経験のある教員による授業

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【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

Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization
William M. Tsutsui, Association for Asian Studies, Inc.
ISBN-13: ‎ 9780924304620

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