科目ナンバー

GM-EN2-FEA5

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

In this class, we will read the book "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. It is a popular book and the source of well known social memes like "the 10,000 hour rule" and "The Matthew Effect".
Students will read a chapter a week, and complete Cornell notes for each chapter read for homework. The pace of class will depend on the ability of the students.
Each class will include discussing the topics in groups and as a whole class. Vocabulary and new expressions will come from the source material.
One class will be devoted to student led instruction on a topic of their choice inspired by the text.

科目目的

Students will be practicing reading in class and for homework. Students will read and discuss the text in class. Questions and exercises about the content will be included in each class. Students will learn summarizing techniques for homework as well as self study techniques. Vocabular, grammar, reading skills, pronunciation, intonation, speed, understanding and criticism will be practiced along with reading the text, not separate from.

到達目標

By the end of the course, students will have improved their reading speed, pronunciation, chunking skills and intonation.
Students will have read a book entirely in English, and will understand popular expressions from the text found in popular culture.
Students will gain understanding in the topics in the book as well as criticisms to the ideas expressed.
Students will finish class understanding that discussing, agreeing and disagreeing is a good way to enjoy reading while improving at the same time.

授業計画と内容

Class 1: Introduction to class procedures and materials. Introduction to Manaba and other online platforms. Read introduction "The Roseto Mystery".
Class 2: Review homework in groups. Read ch.1 "The Matthew Effect" about age and ability.
Class 3: Review homework in groups. Read ch.2 "The 10,000-Hour Rule".
Class 4: Review homework in groups. Read ch.3 "The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1".
Class 5: Review homework in groups. Read ch.4 "The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2".
Class 6: Review homework in groups. Chapter 1~4 review and catchup. Read rebuttals to the 10,000-hour rule.
Class 7: Review homework in groups. Read ch.5 "Three Lessons of Joe Flom".
Class 8: Review homework in groups. Read ch.6 "Harlan Kentuckey".
Class 9: Review homework in groups. Read ch.7 "The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes".
Class 10: Review homework in groups. Read ch.8 "Rice Paddies and Math Tests".
Class 11: Review homework in groups. Read ch.9 "Marita's Bargain". Introduction of final project.
Class 12: Review homework in groups. Read Epilogue "A Jamaican Story".
Class 13: Review homework in groups. Chapter 5~9 and epilogue review. Practice final project.
Class 14 Review homework in groups. Final projects.
The class schedule will change according to students ability. This is a guideline.

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）

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

In class discussion of material and homework is an integral part of learning the material, and will be weighed accordingly. Each homework will be discussed in 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／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

その他

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

Google classroom and Google forms.

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

This is a content-based English class. Instructor has a masters degree in linguistics as well as 30 years of teaching experience in multiple levels.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

The instructor coached speech for 20+ years, taught at the junior high school, high school, and college level for 20+ years, has experience teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening as well a culture, behavioral economics, and more. The instructor has taught at Chuo University for 5+ years.

テキスト・参考文献等

Text used in class:
Malcolm Gladwell
OUTLIERS (Little, Brown and Co. 2009)
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316056286
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316056281
ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1627651101 (Digital)
This is a popular book that may be found in used books stores everywhere.

その他特記事項

We will have fun discussing many topics in class. Learn and practice reading and discussion techniques.
If you do the work for the class you will pass. Many students in the past wanted to take the class but were afraid it was too difficult. It is only as difficult as the students make it. The level will be adjusted to the students in class. This is a very popular book that has become a reference juggernaut. You can see it referenced in newspapers, magazines, television and movies. Now you will know what they are talking about.

Let's read one of the most popular books in the early 21st century.

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