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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2023
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses)
Course Code English
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.3・4411, Fri.2・4411
Credit 4
Course Number LNE2001
Language English
Class Registration Method
Grade (Year) Required 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。
prerequisite regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges
course cancellation
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy
Notes 抽選登録科目 定員10名
言語自由科目インディペンデント・モジュール科目(資格系以外)
Text Code FU708

【Course Objectives】

The goal of this English production class is to practice speaking and writing about various contemporary social issues through engaging readings and classroom discussions. Students will use their critical thinking skills to interpret, present, and discuss these topics with their classmates in class each week. Students will be expected to share their opinions on topics in class in order to build oral fluency and confidence when speaking in English. Students will learn how to present topics for discussion and then lead discussions in English. Students will also learn and practice functional language skills for leading group discussions. Students will also give and receive feedback on their ability to lead group discussions in class.

【Course Contents】

Each week you will be assigned to research a particular social issue related to the class topic, such as race and ethnicity, education, etc. In class each student will present their article to a small group of classmates and then lead a discussion of the article and issues. Students will also be expected to participate as active members of the group by sharing opinions and challenging the opinions shared by other students. Regular peer and self assessments will be conducted to help students improve their discussion leadership skills.

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