| 授業コード | 70001201 | 単位数 | 2 |
| 科目名 | Cross-Cultural Communicatio | クラス | 01 |
| 履修期 | 第２学期 | カリキュラム | ＊下表参考 |
| 担当者 | TOWNSEND, Jana M. | 配当年次 | ＊下表参考 |
| 授業の題目 | Understanding and Using English as a Global Language |
| 学修の概要 | We often hear that English is a GLOBAL language. But what does that really mean for you as a person who has been studying English in Japan seriously for several years? How can you think about English so that you could feel freer and more confident in using it? How can you also build on your skills so that you can be more successful in understanding other speakers and being understood by them in real-life situations? This course introduces you to the concept and practice of using English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) which would help you find some answers to such questions. It will also give you an opportunity to practice and enjoy communicating with young adults of various cultural backgrounds studying or working at an American university. It may also help you discover new ways of communicating more effectively with foreign residents and visitors in your own community! |
| 学修の到達目標 | By the end of the course, successful students will be able to: 1. Understand the reality of English communication in the world today 2. Find a way of thinking about English as something other than just a “foreign” language 3. Begin getting used to listening to, and understanding, English speakers from around the world 4. Try out some ELF communication strategies in real cross-cultural exchanges 5. Reflect on this experience and share their thoughts with other students 6. Become aware of some basic points in intercultural competence for themselves |
| 授業計画 | 第１回 | -Course Introduction - Content and expectations - Introduction to the learning activities in the course - Technical help with Google Classroom *Students will be able to understand the course content and learning activities, find out a little about their classmates in English, and learn how Google Classroom (and their alpha Gmail) is used in this course. |
| 第２回 | -Topic 1: Why is English a global language? -Introduction to ELLLO and the listening journal *Students will be able to understand a brief history of English through reading and Q&A and also learn how to use the ELLLO website to practice listening to, and comprehending, English speakers from around the world. |
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| 第３回 | -Topic 2: What is English as a Lingua Franca? *Through a mini-lecture, reading and Q&A, students will be able to gain an understanding of how English speakers from around the world could better communicate with one another. |
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| 第４回 | -Topic 3: Who is a "native English speaker" anyway? *Through a mini-lecture, Q&A and discussion, students will form their own opinions about who "native English speakers" are in the world today and think about their attitudes toward English communication. |
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| 第５回 | -Review and further learning activities on Topics 1~3 -Cross-cultural Communication Activity (1): Email Exchange *In addition to reviewing the content from the previous 3 weeks, students will initiate their interactions with their online language buddy. |
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| 第６回 | -Topic 4: What is "intelligibility" in ELF? *Students will be able to understand the concept of "intelligibility" and explore options they may be able to choose from when comprehension is difficult in their communication with their online language buddy or international students/guests on campus. |
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| 第７回 | -Topic 5: What is "incorrect" in ELF communication? / What does "code-switching" mean? *Students will be able to identify problems that they thought were "mistakes" in their communication in English, categorize them, and discuss/state possible solutions for them. |
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| 第８回 | -Topic 6: What does it mean to "negotiate meaning"? *Students will be able to form their own repertoire of questions and other techniques that they can use with their language buddy (and others) when meaning cannot be understood or conveyed right away. |
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| 第９回 | -Review and further learning activities on Topics 4-6 -Cross-cultural Communication Activity (2): Mini-Interview (Preparation) *In addition to reviewing the content from the previous 3 weeks, students, in pairs, will be able to identify their topic and create an outline for interviewing their online language buddy. |
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| 第１０回 | -Cross-cultural Communication Activity (2): Mini-Interview (Revision and Practice) *Students, in pairs, will be able to make thoughtful revisions on their outline and practice the questions to be asked for interviewing their online language buddy. |
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| 第１１回 | -Cross-cultural Communication Activity (2): Mini-Interview (Post-Interview Reflection) *Through listening to/viewing their recorded interview objectively,students, in pairs, will be able to identify their most successful moments and points they would like to approach differently in the future. |
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| 第１２回 | -Preparation for Final Presentations (1): How to Create a Presentation on Powerpoint *Students, in pairs or small groups, will be able to collaborate on planning, creating and organizing their slides for their Final Presentation. |
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| 第１３回 | -Preparation for Final Presentations (2): How to Record and Post a Powerpoint Presentation on Padlet *Students, in pairs or small groups, will be able to collaborate on practicing, recording, and posting their Final Presentation on a shared online bulletin board. |
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| 第１４回 | -Final Presentations (Group 1), Q&A and Feedback *One half of the class, as audience, will view the presentations by the other half and ask thoughtful questions and provide comments to the presenters. The presenters will respond to these questions and comments. |
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| 第１５回 | -Final Presentations (Group 2), Q&A and Feedback *One half of the class, as audience, will view the presentations by the other half and ask thoughtful questions and provide comments to the presenters. The presenters will respond to these questions and comments. -Course Summary + Where do we go from here? * Depending on actual class size and language proficiency of the students, weekly topics may be adjusted.In addition,an extra Communication Activity may be added between Sessions 6-8 if this class is chosen to host an American delegation and explain a Japanese cultural item to them. In this case, the material planned for those weeks will be given to students separately. |
| 授業外学習の課題 | 1. You should be prepared to spend about 4 hours between sessions for review, preparation, assignments, and online communication activities. 2. You will also need several hours outside of class time to prepare for your mini-interview and final presentation. 3. You will also be expected to: -check your device(s) frequently for messages in Google Classroom and from your US partner -complete all communication activities and assignments on time -make your own arrangements to meet with your US partner online (There is a 16-hour time difference between the US university and ours.) |
| 履修上の注意事項 | IMPORTANT!! You MUST read this BEFORE you decide to register for this course. 1. WEB Registration for this course must be done before Semester 1. 2. There can be up to 24 students in this class. 3. You must be at Shudo English proficiency level 3 or 2 to take this "01" class. Level 1 students are encouraged to take the "02" or "03" class offered mainly in Japanese. 4. This course will be held in a regular classroom, but we will also use Google Classroom for materials and assignments. It also has an online component (where you are regularly expected to listen to recordings on the ELLLO website (see below) and communicate with your overseas partner using alpha gmail and your choice of communication app). 5. You will need a computer with a camera, mic and speakers to use off-campus (at home). 6. You will need access to a stable Internet connection off-campus (at home). 7. You should be mentally prepared to work extra hard at listening and speaking in English in this "01" class. 8. 公認欠席は欠席として扱いますが、単位認定要件には影響しないよう配慮します。小テストやプレゼンテーション時に公認欠席となった場合は、代替措置で対応します。 |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 | Active Participation, Effort & Progress: 20% Quizzes, Assignments and Online Communication Activities: 60% Final Presentation: 20% * If you are absent 5 times, you will usually not be able to pass this course. If you are late for class 3 times, it will be counted as 1 absence. |
| テキスト | None. Material will be given in class and in Google Classroom. |
| 参考文献 | 1. 鳥飼玖美子『国際共通語としての英語』（講談社現代新書） 2. ELLLO (English Listening Lessons Library Online) www.wordheard.org/sort/ 3. IDEA (International Dialects of English Archives) www.dialectsarchive.com |
| 主な関連科目 | 異文化理解論 |
| オフィスアワー及び 質問・相談への対応 |
Please contact me at jmtownse@alpha.shudo-u.ac.jp if you have any questions. Don't hesitate to ask me anytime in English or Japanese if you need help or advice. Quiz answers and feedback on presentations will be given in class or in Google Classroom. |
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