日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20242024 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
全学共通科目・全学共通カリキュラム（言語系）/University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses)University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses) |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
FU108/FU108FU108 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
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| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
語学/LanguageLanguage |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
月3/Mon.3 Mon.3 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LNE2011 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
抽選登録/Lottery RegistrationLottery Registration（定員：25人/ Capacity：25） |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
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| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
×（履修中止不可/ Not eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
言語自由科目 グローバル・コミュニケーション領域 |
Throughout this course, students will learn how to:
●Identify and explain (L) the main points of news bulletins and the significant points in straightforward topical news articles (C)
●Infer and predict (L) text content from headings, titles, headlines and images (C)
●Select, comprehend, and report on (L) topics of personal interest found in texts such as interviews, short lectures and news reports (C)
●Evaluate how news events, issues, and people are represented in a range of texts (C)
●Summarize and discuss their opinions about news topics with reference to a media text (L)
*Language Goal (L) Content Goal (C)
The aims of this course are for the students to listen to, read, and respond to English-language news while learning about a variety of topical issues. The students will be able to understand short written, audio, or video news texts about current topics. They will also learn to explain the main points of a news story, and discuss their opinions’ about it with reasons and examples. Students will develop a critical understanding of how news events, issues and people are represented in different texts.
| 1 | Introduction Introduction to the course Warm-up activity: browsing online news, skimming and scanning |
| 2 | Introduction to news media-News articles / reports Identifying different types of news Learning the basic structure of news articles Analyzing the English in headlines |
| 3 | Reading an article/ listening to a news report Predicting vocabulary Understanding main ideas Writing a summary of an article Retelling the news report Comparing news article texts and video news texts |
| 4 | News topics 1: Social / political topics Mini-presentations 1 Previewing – predicting content from headlines, headings, and photos Skimming-understanding main points of an article Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 5 | News topics 1:Social / political topics Mini-presentations 2 Listening for main points in a report Listening for details Listening for topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic Article or video response report (Assignment) |
| 6 | News topics 2: Business / economic topics Mini-presentations 3 Previewing – predicting content from headlines, headings, and photos Skimming-understanding main points of an article Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 7 | News topics 2:Business / economic topics Mini-presentations 4 Listening for main points in a report Listening for details Listening for topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 8 | News topics 3:Science / environment / technology topics Mini-presentations 5 Understanding main points Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 9 | News topics 4:Opinion (editorials and commentaries) Mini-presentations 6 Understanding and evaluating points of view/opinions in a news story Identifying bias Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 10 | Mini-presentations 7 Group work for final project Brainstorming topics in groups Browsing news articles and videos Planning the project Discussion test |
| 11 | Mini-presentations 8 Group work for the final project Conducting research- Reading and listening to news stories, summarizing |
| 12 | Preparation for group presentations Planning and rehearsing a presentation / performances |
| 13 | Group project presentations Giving presentations or performances |
| 14 | Review and final exam Reviewing all skills |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
・Students are expected to preview and review all materials constantly and actively participate in classroom activities using English.
・Students are expected to make it a daily habit to read and listen to the news in English, using print / online papers and videos of their choice.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation: in-class work, worksheet submissions 15%, vocabulary building / quizzes 10%, Canvas LMS posts 5% (30%) Assignments: article / video response report 10%, individual presentation 15%, discussion test 15% (40%) Final Assignment: group project 15%, final test 15% (30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| If you do not attend 80% or more of the scheduled classes, you will not be considered for course evaluation. You will not earn credit for more than three absences. Four or more absences will result in a failed grade. | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| There is no required textbook. We will use articles / videos from a variety of online news media such as: -The Japan Times -Japan Times ST -Japan Today -The Japan News -The Mainichi -The New York Times -The Times in plain English -Time Magazine -The Guardian -National Geographic -Breaking News English -VOA / Voice of America Learning English -CNN10 / CNN -BBC Learning English / BBC News -NHK World Japan |
・Interest in current affairs
・Willingness to interact and work with other students
・Low-intermediate to Intermediate reading, writing, and discussion skills
Bring your laptop computer or tablet to class, in order to download materials and fill out worksheets.
・Detailed guidelines about the assignments and presentations will be provided on Canvas LMS. You are expected to log in on a regular basis and submit assignments through the system.
・In principle, late homework assignments will not be accepted. You will receive a lower grade for late submissions unless you have an “official” reason to miss the due date.
・Even when you are absent, you are expected to submit your homework assignments on time. Please contact either your classmates or instructor if you cannot come to class. Also please contact your classmates or instructor and ask if there are any materials distributed in class that you have missed.
【履修目安】CEFR A2相当：英検 準2級-2級・GTEC 690-959点・TOEFL iBT 42点未満・IELTS 4.0未満
【Approximate English Requirement】Around CEFR A2：Eiken Level Pre-2～Level 2・GTEC 690-959・TOEFL iBT below 42・IELTS below 4.0)
Throughout this course, students will learn how to:
●Identify and explain (L) the main points of news bulletins and the significant points in straightforward topical news articles (C)
●Infer and predict (L) text content from headings, titles, headlines and images (C)
●Select, comprehend, and report on (L) topics of personal interest found in texts such as interviews, short lectures and news reports (C)
●Evaluate how news events, issues, and people are represented in a range of texts (C)
●Summarize and discuss their opinions about news topics with reference to a media text (L)
*Language Goal (L) Content Goal (C)
The aims of this course are for the students to listen to, read, and respond to English-language news while learning about a variety of topical issues. The students will be able to understand short written, audio, or video news texts about current topics. They will also learn to explain the main points of a news story, and discuss their opinions’ about it with reasons and examples. Students will develop a critical understanding of how news events, issues and people are represented in different texts.
| 1 | Introduction Introduction to the course Warm-up activity: browsing online news, skimming and scanning |
| 2 | Introduction to news media-News articles / reports Identifying different types of news Learning the basic structure of news articles Analyzing the English in headlines |
| 3 | Reading an article/ listening to a news report Predicting vocabulary Understanding main ideas Writing a summary of an article Retelling the news report Comparing news article texts and video news texts |
| 4 | News topics 1: Social / political topics Mini-presentations 1 Previewing – predicting content from headlines, headings, and photos Skimming-understanding main points of an article Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 5 | News topics 1:Social / political topics Mini-presentations 2 Listening for main points in a report Listening for details Listening for topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic Article or video response report (Assignment) |
| 6 | News topics 2: Business / economic topics Mini-presentations 3 Previewing – predicting content from headlines, headings, and photos Skimming-understanding main points of an article Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 7 | News topics 2:Business / economic topics Mini-presentations 4 Listening for main points in a report Listening for details Listening for topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 8 | News topics 3:Science / environment / technology topics Mini-presentations 5 Understanding main points Finding topic-related vocabulary Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 9 | News topics 4:Opinion (editorials and commentaries) Mini-presentations 6 Understanding and evaluating points of view/opinions in a news story Identifying bias Expressing opinions, discussing the topic |
| 10 | Mini-presentations 7 Group work for final project Brainstorming topics in groups Browsing news articles and videos Planning the project Discussion test |
| 11 | Mini-presentations 8 Group work for the final project Conducting research- Reading and listening to news stories, summarizing |
| 12 | Preparation for group presentations Planning and rehearsing a presentation / performances |
| 13 | Group project presentations Giving presentations or performances |
| 14 | Review and final exam Reviewing all skills |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
・Students are expected to preview and review all materials constantly and actively participate in classroom activities using English.
・Students are expected to make it a daily habit to read and listen to the news in English, using print / online papers and videos of their choice.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation: in-class work, worksheet submissions 15%, vocabulary building / quizzes 10%, Canvas LMS posts 5% (30%) Assignments: article / video response report 10%, individual presentation 15%, discussion test 15% (40%) Final Assignment: group project 15%, final test 15% (30%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| If you do not attend 80% or more of the scheduled classes, you will not be considered for course evaluation. You will not earn credit for more than three absences. Four or more absences will result in a failed grade. | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| There is no required textbook. We will use articles / videos from a variety of online news media such as: -The Japan Times -Japan Times ST -Japan Today -The Japan News -The Mainichi -The New York Times -The Times in plain English -Time Magazine -The Guardian -National Geographic -Breaking News English -VOA / Voice of America Learning English -CNN10 / CNN -BBC Learning English / BBC News -NHK World Japan |
・Interest in current affairs
・Willingness to interact and work with other students
・Low-intermediate to Intermediate reading, writing, and discussion skills
Bring your laptop computer or tablet to class, in order to download materials and fill out worksheets.
・Detailed guidelines about the assignments and presentations will be provided on Canvas LMS. You are expected to log in on a regular basis and submit assignments through the system.
・In principle, late homework assignments will not be accepted. You will receive a lower grade for late submissions unless you have an “official” reason to miss the due date.
・Even when you are absent, you are expected to submit your homework assignments on time. Please contact either your classmates or instructor if you cannot come to class. Also please contact your classmates or instructor and ask if there are any materials distributed in class that you have missed.
【履修目安】CEFR A2相当：英検 準2級-2級・GTEC 690-959点・TOEFL iBT 42点未満・IELTS 4.0未満
【Approximate English Requirement】Around CEFR A2：Eiken Level Pre-2～Level 2・GTEC 690-959・TOEFL iBT below 42・IELTS below 4.0)