講義名 国際理解のための英語Ｃ　≪□第一部≫
講義開講時期 通年
曜日･時限 月３
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
リア　デイビット

学習目標(到達目標) 異文化理解を基本テーマとして，言語，社会，文化について書かれた英文を読み，読解力を向上させ，異文化・日本文化についての理解を深めることを目標とします。
The goal of this class is for students to develop reading skills in English, and to extend their knowledge of intercultural communication and multicultural society.
授業概要(教育目的) 経済的側面に焦点をあてて，時事問題を英語で学びます。読解力を向上させるとともに，授業中に取り上げた話題に関して，自分自身の考えを発展させることを目的とします。
This class focuses on current issues in politics and economics in Japan and around the world. Students are expected to improve reading skills and develop ideas about the topics dealt with in class.
授業計画表
 
回項目内容
第1回Introduction to the courseSyllabus and textbook
Introductory activities
第2回Unit 1: The Hollywood effectReading and discussion: how does popular entertainment influence society?
第3回Unit 2: Learning to learnReading and discussion: why is university education important?
第4回Unit 3: Competing worldviewsReading and discussion: what causes group conflict?
第5回Unit 4: Population changesReading and discussion: how does immigration change a country?
第6回Unit 5: English as a global languageReading and discussion: how did the use of English become so widespread?
第7回Key issues 1 Vocabulary and content review
Internet research skills
第8回Unit 6: Natural wondersReading and discussion: where is the most beautiful place on Earth?
第9回Unit 7: Animal rightsReading and discussion: why do we treat different types of animals differently?
第10回Unit 8: The human impactReading and discussion: how much more environment damage can Earth handle?
第11回Unit 9: Renewable energyReading and discussion: when will we finally use only clean energy?
第12回Unit 10: The final frontierReading and discussion: will people finally travel to distant planets?
第13回Key issues 2Vocabulary and content review
Internet research skills
第14回Questions and answersReview and overall discussion
第15回Mid-term summaryThe points of lesson 1-14 will be summarized
第16回World issues: discussion and debateCurrent issues in the world: brainstorming, summarizing and debate
第17回Unit 11: Democratic governmentReading and discussion: what is democracy?
第18回Unit 12: Aung San Suu KyiReading and discussion: is Myanmar becoming democratic?
第19回Unit 13: The last superpowerReading and discussion: is American power declining?
第20回Unit 14: The rise of ChinaReading and discussion: how will China's growing power affect East Asia?
第21回Unit 15: Global governanceReading and discussion: will people one day create a world government?
第22回Key issues 3Vocabulary and content review
Internet research skills
第23回Unit 16: The origin of the universeReading and discussion: where did everything come from?
第24回Unit 17: The evolution of lifeReading and discussion: where did human beings come from?
第25回Unit 18: The butterfly effectReading and discussion: why is it so hard to accurately predict the future?
第26回Unit 19: The ultimate questReading and discussion: will people one day be able to live forever?
第27回Unit 20: So this is how it endsReading and discussion: what is the future of the universe?
第28回Key issues 4Vocabulary and content review
Internet research skills
第29回Questions and answersReview and overall discussion
第30回Summary and conclusionsThe points of lessons 16-29 will be summarized
授業形式 演習形式を中心として授業を進めます。内容理解を確認するための小テストや課題提出等を随時課します。
This class attaches importance to practical training. Comprehension quizzes and assignments will be given as needed.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 講義態度
（出席） 		その他 合計
60% 20% 0% 20% 0% 100%
評価の特記事項 Students will be tested each semester on the content covered in class.
テキスト Francois de Soete: Making Sense of the World (Seibido)
オフィスアワー(授業相談) Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes. Other times also available by appointment.
事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ Attendance is extremely important. Keep notes of material covered in class.