2020年度

＜概要/Course Content Summary＞

1)This course is designed for students whose TOEFL-ITP scores fall within，or near，the following range:470-520.　
　
2)Our emphasis in this course will be on the follwing skills(though，to some degree，the course will necessarily engage all skills in English):Reading/Speaking.　
　
　
Modern university students should be aware of what is currently happening both in Japan and around the world. The purpose of this course is to help the students develop this awareness through the study of current events using new media. The students will deal with a wide variety of news topics such as politics, culture,　
sports, education, technology and others.　
　
This class will be conducted completely online. We will use an on-demand, password-protected video system. A typical class will usually follow this style. I will give you an assignment to complete. After you finish it, you will make and upload a video to the system. Other students will be able to watch your video and respond to it with a video of their own. This means you will be able to communicate with each other through your own videos. Also, I will give video lectures. I will provide more information about this system through DUET during the first lesson. There is no need to use a computer. Everything can be done through your smartphone.　

＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞

The goals of this course are as follows:　　
1. to become informed about current events around the world　　
2. to develop the skills needed to use new media in English　　
3. to improve reading comprehension of real English　　
4. to increase vocabulary　　
5. to improve discussion skills　　
6. to gain confidence to explain in English various current events　

＜授業計画/Schedule＞

＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞

You will be responsible for both making your own videos and responding to other students through videos.　

＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞   成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment

＜備考/Remarks＞

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。