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平成28年度以降入学者 Academic English 1
平成27年度以前入学者 オーラル・コミュニケーション1
教員名 キャラカーリチャード 、ロ・ディコマウロ 、チルトンマイルズ、アンダーウッドジェイムズ 、ドゥルーウィリアム 、ジェームズカルロ
単位数    1 学年    1 開講区分 文理学部
科目群 英文学科
学期 前期 履修区分 必修
授業概要 The main purpose of Academic English 1 is to improve students' abilities in the following: reading, understanding, and deploying the main concepts of linguistics; reading, analyzing, and interpreting literary works; writing academic essays; reading and evaluating classmates' writing; listening to lectures; leading and participating in discussions; and giving academic presentations. Academic English 1 introduces academic writing skills in the first four weeks, then it introduces students to the rudiments of linguistics and literature. The semester is divided into the Writing Unit, the Linguistics Unit, and the Literature Unit.
授業のねらい・到達目標 1) To become able to understand the information and opinions according to the purpose by reading a variety of genres/topics of English. These will include expository essays on linguistics concepts and literary works
2) To become able to write English according to the purpose, contexts, and situations about a variety of topics, for example, the branches of linguistics, studying abroad, child development, and American culture
3) To become able to perform integrated language activities. These may include vocabulary, grammar exercises, and interpreting content through dramatizations, oral presentations, and essays

この科目は文理学部(学士(文学))のディプロマポリシーDP2,DP4,DP5,DP6及びカリキュラムポリシーCP7,CP9に対応しています。
授業の方法 Students learn the basics of paragraph writing and format, with an emphasis on unity and coherence by completing exercises in the textbook. They also learn linguistics concepts, complete related task-based activities, write a 150-word paragraph, and give a three-minute oral presentation. Finally, they read two short stories, complete vocabulary and grammar tasks, discuss the stories' themes and conflicts, write a 150-word summary, and perform a dramatization. Students are supposed to spend 1 hour to complete preparation and homework on each class.
授業計画
1 Introduction to the course and Writing Unit
Unit 1 Part 1 (pages 1-3)
[Pre] Read pages iii-vi.
[Post] page 4
2 Unit 1 Part 1 (pages 7-10)
[Pre] pages 5-7
[Post] Outline (pages 11-12)
3 Unit 1 Part 2 (pages 15-20)
[Pre] pages 13-14
[Post] Write first draft of the paragraph
4 Unit 1 Part 3 (pages 22-29)
[Pre] page 21
[Post] Exercise 6 (pages 29-31)
5 Unit 1 Part 4 Peer editing/writing workshop of the paragraph from page 20
[Pre] Review questions on page 31
[Post] Write final draft of the paragraph
6 Linguistics Unit
"Language, Learning & Teaching" (pages 2-6)
[Pre] page 1
[Post] Questions Surrounding SLA (page 4)
7 "Language, Learning & Teaching" (pages 7-11)
[Pre] Brainstorming and making an Outline
[Post] Write a paragraph (pages 12-13)
8 "Language, Learning & Teaching" (pages 15-20)
[Pre] page 14
[Post] Prepare presentations on an aspect of language (pages 21-24)
9 "Language, Learning & Teaching" Presentations (page 25)
[Pre] Rehearse.
[Post] Reflect.
10 Literature Unit
"Charles" (pages 59-60)
[Pre] page 58
[Post] B: The Story & C: Understanding the Story (pages 61-67)
11 "Charles" (page 69)
[Pre] page 68
[Post] Write a summary.
12 "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (pages 71-72)
[Pre] page 70
[Post] B: The Story & C: Understanding the Story (pages 73-80)
13 "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (page 82)
[Pre] page 81
[Post] Prepare a dramatization (page 83, Writing 5).
14 Dramatization
[Pre] Rehearse.
[Post] Reflect.
15 Course Evaluation
[Pre] Brainstorm improvements for course.
[Post] Keep a journal over the summer break.
その他
教科書 Chin, Peter, et al., Academic Writing Skills 1, Cambridge UP, ISBN 978-1-107-63622-4, 2012
Kay, Judith & Gelshenen, Rosemary, Discovering Fiction 1, Cambridge UP, ISBN 978-1-107-65222-4, 2013, 2nd edition
Anthony Manning, English for Language and Linguistics in Higher Education Studies, Garnet
Please buy these textbooks BEFORE the first class.
参考書 使用しない
成績評価の方法及び基準 レポート(44%)、授業参画度(14%)、Homework assignments(12%)、Presentation & Dramatization(30%)
Students’ participation will be measured by attitude.
オフィスアワー The instructor will inform the students in class.
備考 See the schedule.

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