講義名 英語ワークショップA ≪□第一部≫
講義開講時期 通年
曜日・時限 土3
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
マーク カフリン

学習目標(到達目標) 英語による講義や調査分析・発表を中心とする演習形式の授業を通して,発信型英語運用能力を総合的に向上させることを目標とします。
This is a seminar-style class comprising purpose-oriented lessons. The goal of English Workshop is the development of all aspects of English abilities; speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
授業概要(教育目的) 歴史・言語・文芸など広く人文科学系分野におけるテーマに取り組むことを通して,英語運用能力を総合的に発展させることを目的とします。
This class focuses on topics in humanities such as history, culture, and languages. The primary emphasis is on active participation through opinions based on the materials used.
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項目内容
第1回Personality: Work with a partner to think of as many personality adjectives as you can. For example: friendly, happy, sad
第2回Working at Home: What are the disadvantages of working from home? Would you like to work from home? What would be the advantages/disadvantages for you?
第3回Tourism and Traveling: What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? How much of your own country have you visited? Is it possible to travel without leaving home?
第4回Famous people: Look at the photos of famous people. Work in small groups to discuss the following. 1. What do you know about the people in the photos? 2. Think of three qualities which you associate with each person.
第5回Language: Do your foreign language skills help you when you travel abroad? Would you like to make new friends? Do you want to learn about other cultures?
第6回Advertising:Think of a famous advertisement. Describe it. Have you ever bought something just because of an advert? When?
第7回Business: Which are your favorite retailers? Name three large manufacturers? What services can a wholesaler offer a retailer? Can you name a famous entrepreneur?
第8回Design: Can you name a famous inventor? What did he/she invent? Are artistic people different from other people? What do you think is the most important innovation of the 21st century?
第9回Adventure: If you could go back to another time and place, what time and place would you choose and why? Who's the most adventurous person in your family? Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Why or why not?
第10回Ambition: Is it important to have ambitions? Who is the most ambitious person you know? What were your ambitions when you were a child? Can ambitions be dangerous? What’s the difference between an ambition and a dream?
第11回Happiness: Are you a happy person? Can money buy happiness? What makes you feel happy? What are the three most important things for you to be happy? Can you be happy if you are poor? What is or was the happiest time of your life?
第12回Intelligence: Are you intelligent? Why do you think so? Does study make a person more intelligent Does being very intelligent make you happy? Are some animals more intelligent than humans?
第13回Healthy Lifestyle:Do you think you have a healthy life style? Is physical activity (jogging, going to a gym) an important part of a healthy life style? What is your attitude toward smoking and what is the damage of alcohol to health? How do you usually cope with stress?
第14回Quarreling: Who do you quarrel with most and what do you quarrel about? How can you avoid quarreling about money? Do men or women quarrel more? What do married couples quarrel about most and is quarreling healthy?
第15回Sleep and Dreams: Do you usually remember your dreams? Tell about a recent dream you remember. Do you try to understand the meanings of your dreams? How many hours a night do you sleep? Would you like to get more sleep or less?
第16回Socializing: What do you usually do on the weekends and do you have plans for this weekend? What kind of music do you like? Is there any kind of music that you don`t like? What's the last movie you saw? When was the last time you went to a museum?
第17回Drugs and Medicine: Which do most people in your country prefer: traditional medicine or modern medicine? What type of treatment would you recommend to a person who has the flu? Do you feel uncomfortable using medicine from a foreign country?
第18回The Environment: Do you think recycling is important? Why? When you travel, do you usually drink bottled water? Why or why not? In your opinion, what can Tokyo do to improve its air quality? Tell about one thing you do to help the environment.
第19回Secrets: Have you ever revealed someone's secret when you weren't supposed to? If your friend were doing something illegal what would you do? If a friend was talking about suicide would you tell his/her parents?
第20回The Paranormal: Have you ever been to a fortune teller? Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have a lucky number? Do you think that some people can predict the future? Has anything ever happened to you that you cannot explain?
第21回Rude People: Are you sometimes rude? What acts of rudeness bother you most? Is rudeness a problem in your country? Do cars make people rude? Is it rude to ask someone’s age?
第22回Investments: What can you invest in? What are risky investments? Do you trust people with your money? When should people start investing their money?
第23回Lies: Why do people lie? Is it OK to tell lies and how often do you lie? Who lies more men or women? Do you feel guilty when you tell a lie?
第24回Birthdays: Do you like birthdays? What’s the best birthday present you’ve ever been given? What present would you like for your next birthday? How do you usually celebrate your birthday? What did you do on your last birthday?
第25回Science: Do you like studying science? What natural disasters occur in your country? Do you think there is life on other planets? In your opinion what has been the most important scientific discovery ever? Why?
第26回Restaurants: What is the most unusual food you’ve eaten at a restaurant? What is your favorite restaurant? How often do you eat out? 
第27回Media: What has been the biggest news in Japan last year? What was the last "good news" story you heard? Why are people so interested in the private lives of celebrities? What's happening in the news right now in Japan?
第28回Age: What is the best age to be and why? Do you worry about getting older? What is the best age at which to get married? What problems are there with an aging population?
第29回Knowledge:Do you like to read? What do you read? Do you think people with a lot of knowledge are smart? Is knowledge important? What subject are you most knowledgeable? Are you good at test?
第30回Advice:I want to quit smoking. What should I do?You find a wallet with 200,000 yen. What should you do? feel sad. What should I do? My girlfriend or boyfriend left me. What should I do?
授業形式 ワークショップは「お互いに学び合う場」です。受講者がお互いの感想や考えを述べ,話し合うことを通して,ある事柄に対する理解を深めていくことに主眼をおいて授業を進めます。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。
Students are expected to deepen their understanding of certain topics by expressing and exchanging opinions. Comprehension quizzes and assignments will be given as needed.
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評価の特記事項 Grades will be based completion of class assignments, on attendance, and class participation.
テキスト Instructor will provide all material.
参考文献 Instructor will provide handouts.
オフィスアワー(授業相談) Students should feel free to ask questions before or after class.
事前学習の内容など,学生へのメッセージ Class attendance is important. If you have a family emergency or health problem please let the instructor know.