公開用ファイル(授業概要)

授業の題目	Discussion and Debate
学修の概要	This course is designed to improve the English listening, speaking, and discussion skills of students. The focus in the second semester moves from everyday conversation to structured argument and debate, exploring skills such as agreeing, disagreeing and critical thinking.
学修の到達目標	The aim of this course is to develop students' abilities to actively join in discussions and conversations. 1. To improve general English speaking and listening skills. 2. To improve interpersonal and strategic language skills. 3. To develop self-expression skills.

授業計画	第１回	Course Introduction and Study Skills
	第２回	Introducing Debate
	第３回	Types of Reason
	第４回	Debate Practice 1 - Everyday Issues
	第５回	Making an Argument
	第６回	Challenging an Argument
	第７回	Debate Practice 2 - Local Issues
	第８回	Language for Debate 1
	第９回	Mid-Term Mini-Debate
	第１０回	Language for Debate 2
	第１１回	Debate Practice 3 - Global Issues
	第１２回	Debate Practice 4 – Students' Choice 1
	第１３回	Debate Practice 5 – Students' Choice 2
	第１４回	Course Review and Open Session
	第１５回	Final Assessment – Debate

授業外学習の課題	Students are expected to study for around four hours per week out of class. 1) Two hours should be spent previewing the material for the next class (e.g. handouts, internet research). 2) Two hours should be spent reviewing notes and materials from the previous class
履修上の注意事項	英語英文学科で提供している科目については、公認欠席を含め、欠席はいかなる事情があっても４回までとします。
成績評価の方法・基準	The grade for the semester is composed of: Active participation, 30%; Homework assignments, 20%; Final assessment, 50%. *If a student is absent from a class, it is the student's responsibility to contact a classmate or the teacher to find out about the classwork/homework.
テキスト	No textbook is required. Materials will be provided in class and through Google Classroom.
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オフィスアワー及び質問・相談への対応	Students can contact me by email: mcgregor@alpha.shudo-u.ac.jp

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