＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
Recommended levels: CEFR B1-B2, TOEFL ITP 460-600, TOEFL iBT 42-90
This intermediate class will focus on comprehending news video clips on a variety of topics. Each week of class will focus on a different topic, and the contents will consist of relevant vocabulary, listening comprehension, and supplemental readings. After learning about each topic, students will participate in guided discussions and/or writing assignments.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
After completing this course, students will be more comfortable listening to authentic English news programs. They will be better able to express themselves in discussions on current topics.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
（実施回/
Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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（授業時間外の学習/
Assignments）
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（実施回/ Week）
1
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（内容/ Contents）
Class Introduction
Topic 1: Emojis
News report on Japan
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
2
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 2: Robots
News report on Estonia
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
3
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 3: Shopping
News report on USA
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
4
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 4: Volunteering Overseas
News report on Senegal
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 5: Pop vs Traditional Culture
News report on Saudi Arabia
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 6: Foreign Visitors
News report on Japan
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 7: English in the Office
News report on Romania
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 8: The National Parks
News report on Canada
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 9: Old and New
News report on Cuba
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 10: The Paris Agreement
News report on USA
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 11: Social Inequality
News report on USA
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
12
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 12: Trading Partnership
News report on Switzerland
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 13: Japanese Interpretation of Foreign Customs
News report on Japan
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 14: Luxury Tax
News report on Singapore
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Study vocabulary, watch news clip, complete comprehension exercises, prepare for group discussion.
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Topic 15: Space Travel
News report on USA
Course review
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Finish all assignments.
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This schedule is flexible and subject to change
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Participation
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20%
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Active participation in class activities and discussions.
Making an effort to engage and communicate with the teacher and students.
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Weekly Assignments
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40%
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Completion of weekly topic assignments.
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Discussion Question Responses
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40%
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Completion of Topical Discussion Question responses (essay responses and video responses)
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＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
| 登録者数 |
成績評価（%) |
評点
平均値 |
備考
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| A |
B |
C |
D |
F |
他 |
| 24 |
79.2 |
16.7 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
4.2 |
0.0 |
3.7 |
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＜テキスト/Textbook＞
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Shishido, M., Murphy, K. and Takahashi, M. 『AFP World News Report 4』1st
(Seibido、2018)
ISBN:978-4791934232
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＜備考/Remarks＞
Attendance and participation are essential. You will not be able to pass if you miss more than 5 classes or do not actively participate in class exercises and discussions.
このクラスは学修支援システムDUET（WEB）による先行登録科目です。
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