＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
This class integrates what was learned in Communication in English 1, 2 and 3, and encourages you to use all language skills to express your opinions about current controversial issues.
The objective of this course is to give you the basic tools to construct logical, accurate, well-structured, and respectful arguments related to present-day topics. Since –unfortunately, due to the situation of public health– this class will be carried in an on-demand, online format, we will not have the chance to have face-to-face discussions. However, we will practice written forms of argumentation that might help you become more articulate.
I encourage you to make use of your previous knowledge, to find your own opinion, to base your opinions on facts, to be a critical listener/reader, and to find a new, creative and individual perspective to the topics discussed in this class.
All material (reading material, listening exercises) and tasks (mini-tests, reports, compositions), as well as the contact with me and will all other members of this class will be done through MICROSOFT TEAMS. Please make sure you have access to our “Communication in English 4-2” team. If you have any problem with this, please contact the Helpdesk or email me.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
By the end of this course students will improve their ability to:
(1) Use English confidently in order to participate in a discussion
(2) Think critically about and analyze current events
(3) Organize and present information
(4) Express ideas and opinions
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week）
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（内容/
Contents）
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Assignments）
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1
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（内容/ Contents）
Introduction to Course
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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2
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（内容/ Contents）
Internet Safety or Freedom of Expression?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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3
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（内容/ Contents）
Honor or Burden? Olympic Games in Perspective
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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4
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（内容/ Contents）
Clean Energy or Potential Threat?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
5
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（内容/ Contents）
GMF: Real Risk or Great Technology?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
6
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（内容/ Contents）
Legalization or Outlawing of Gay Marriage?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
7
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（内容/ Contents）
Death Penalty or Human Rights?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
8
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（内容/ Contents）
Right to Die or Responsibility to Live?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
9
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Punishment or Discipline?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
10
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（内容/ Contents）
Separate Smoking Area or Total Ban?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
11
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Performance or Seniority?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
12
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（内容/ Contents）
Animal Rights or Human Profits?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
13
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（内容/ Contents）
To Skip or not to Skip?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
14
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（内容/ Contents）
Peace Constitution or Revisionism?
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Reading material, vocabulary check, preparation for discussion
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（実施回/ Week）
15
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（内容/ Contents）
Final discussion (Meeting--TBD)
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
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There may be changes in schedule or topics if considered necessary.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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平常点(出席，クラス参加，グループ作業の成果等)
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5%
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Participation in class activities
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小レポート
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65%
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Weekly writing assignments (5 x 13)
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期末レポート試験・論文
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20%
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Final paper
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提出物
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10%
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Bi-weekly opinion exchange (2 x 5)
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＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
＜備考/Remarks＞
Every week, there will be a new reading material and a new PowerPoint presentation with voice recording uploaded to Microsoft Teams. The reading will give you information about each of the topics, and the PowerPoint presentation will provide ideas for discussion and explain the order of the class. Please read the material thoroughly, and follow the indications in the PowerPoint file. When you have done so, you will be asked to write your opinion about a specific question.
Every other week, you will be asked to discuss (agree or disagree) with another student’s opinion about a previous topic. You will have to do this in written form.
All of these activities and materials, as well as instructions, will be provided through Microsoft Teams.
I will be available for questions on the Teams chat from 11:00 to 12:15 on Mondays.
If you want to get in touch with me, please email me at marialuciacorrea(*)gmail.com
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