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令和2年度入学者 Academic English1 (共通)
令和元年度以前入学者 Academic English 1
平成28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、チルトンマイルズ、ロディコマウロ、ジェームズカルロ、アンダーウッドジェイムズ、ドゥルーウィリアム
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
授業の形態 Task research on Blackboard
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DP3、DP6、DP7、DP8、及び、カリキュラムポリシーCP3、CP6、CP7、CP8、に対応している。
なお、新カリキュラム(令和2年度以降の入学者)では、この科目は文理学部(学士(文学))のディプロマポリシーDP3、DP6、DP7、DP8、及び、カリキュラムポリシーCP3、CP6、CP7、CP8、に対応している。
言語現象や歴史的事象を論理的に理解することができる(A-3-1)。
周りの人々と相互に意思を伝達することができる(A-6-1)。
学修活動において, 積極的にリーダーシップを発揮することができる(A-7-1)。
自分の学修経験の振り返りを継続的に行うことができる(A-8-1)。
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)The structure of paragraph
(A-3-1)
【事前学習】 Read pages iii-vi about academic writing (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read page 4 about the structure of a paragraph (3 hours時間)
2 Unit 1 Part 1 (pages 2-10)Prewriting strategies and writing a topic sentence
【事前学習】Read pages 5-7 about generating ideas for writing (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Prepare an outline for the paragraph assignment (3 hours時間)
3 Unit 1 Part 2 (pages 13-20) Organizing supporting ideas with details; writing a concluding sentence
(A-6-1)
【事前学習】Read pages 13-14 about controlling ideas and details (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Write the first draft of the paragraph (3 hours時間)
4 Unit 1 Part 3 (pages 22-29) Understanding coherence through using conjunctions and transitional expressions
【事前学習】Read page 21 about coherence (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read page 29-30 and do exercise 6 about run-on sentences and sentence fragmants (3 hours時間)
5 Unit 1 Part 4 Peer editing/writing workshop of the paragraph from page 20
(A-7-1)
【事前学習】Review questions on page 31 (1 hours時間)
【事後学習】Write final draft of the paragraph (3 hours時間)
6 Linguistics Unit
"An Introduction to Language Teaching" (pages 5-8;61) Discuss theme and build vocabulary skills
【事前学習】Read page 5-6 and take notes about difficult concepts. (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read pages 8-9 and do Questions Surrounding SLA page 8. (3 hours時間)
7 "An Introduction to Language Teaching" Lead a small group discussion Appendix 4 pages 66-67
(A-8-1)
【事前学習】Brainstorm ideas for a linguistic paragraph (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Write an outline for a linguistic paragraph pages 84-85 (3 hours時間)
8 "An Introduction to Language Teaching" pages 86-87
Consolidate ideas for the linguistics paragraph
【事前学習】Read pages 84-85 (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Write the linguistics paragraph (3 hours時間)
9 "An Introduction to Language Teaching" Peer editing/writing workshop page 86
Presentation skills pages 68-71
(A-3-1)
【事前学習】Read pages 68-71 about oral presentations (1 時間)
【事後学習】Write the final draft of the paragraph and prepare linguistics presentation (3 hours時間)
10 "An Introduction to Language Teaching"
Linguistics presentations
【事前学習】Read pages 68-71 about presentation skills; practice presentations (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read page 58; take notes about childhood memories (3 hours時間)
11 Literature Unit
"Charles" (pages 59-60) discuss themes of the short story,and predict the plot.
(A-6-1)
【事前学習】Read page 58 and take notes about childhood memories. (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read page 61-67 and answer Understanding the Story questions. (3 hours時間)
12 "Charles" (pages 68-69) Discuss plot and major themes of the story;
【事前学習】Read pages 68-68 and consider characterization. (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Write a summary of the story (3 hours時間)
13 "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (page 70-72); Discuss O. Henry, and the literary theme of respect for traditions.
(A-7-1)
【事前学習】Read pages 70-71 and take notes on family traditions. (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Read pages 73-75 and answer questions Understanding the Story pages 77-78 (3 hours時間)
14 "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (pages 81-83); Discuss the themes of the story
【事前学習】Read pages 73-75 and take notes on major themes of the story (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Prepare a dramatization of the story page 83 (3 hours時間)
15 "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" Present Dramatizations
Course Evaluation
(A-8-1)
【事前学習】Practice dramatizations page 83 (1 hour時間)
【事後学習】Keep a journal over summer break (3 hours時間)
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
Caraker, Richard, Linguistic Soup: Recipes for Success., Perceptia Press, ISBN 978-4-93913, 2020, 1st  edition
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:Three reports(52%)、授業内テスト:Presentation & Dramatization(34%)、 Seven homework assignments(14%)
Students’ participation will be measured through their ability to consolidate their understanding of the lecture through oral reactions at the end of class.
オフィスアワー The instructor will inform the students in class.
備考 See the schedule.

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