講義名 国際理解のための英語A ≪□第一部≫
講義開講時期 通年
曜日・時限 土4
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) 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) 異文化との接触,多文化社会について学習を進めます。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 topics related to contacts between different cultures and to multicultural societies. Students are expected to improve reading skills and develop ideas about the topics dealt with in class.
授業計画表
 
項目内容
第1回Small talk:Do you enjoy small talk? What do you like to discuss? Are you a talkative person?
第2回Crime:Do you think your country is safe? Have you ever witnessed a crime? Have you ever had anything stolen?
第3回Successful Business:What kind of business would you like to start? Why? Who do you think is a successful? Is money important to you?
第4回Computers:Do you enjoy using computers? Are you a high-tech person? Why or why not?
第5回Superstitions: Are you superstitious? What kinds of superstitions are popular in Japan? Do you know superstitions in other countries?
第6回Character traits:Are you shy? Outgoing? Talk about your personality? Describe your friends and family members? Age you like your mother or your father?
第7回Dating:What kind of person do you enjoy dating? Where is a good place to meet a boy or girl? Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?
第8回Television/Computer:Do you watch TV ever night? Do you prefer playing on a computer or watching TV?
第9回Opinions:What do you think of smoking? Do you think you should be allowed to use cell phone on the train? What is most important in your life?
第10回Cities:Where would like to live in Japan? Why? What foreign city would you like to live? Why?
第11回Special Days:What is your favorite special day? How do you celebrate New Year’s Day? What do you do on your birthday?
第12回Fashions:Do you consider yourself a fashionable dresser? Where is a trendy area in Tokyo? What foreign city do you think is fashionable?
第13回Vacation: Where would you like to go on vacation? Who would you like to go with? Do you prefer winter or summer vacation?
第14回Fear:What animal scares you the most? What's the scariest movie you've seen? Are you afraid of going to the dentist?
第15回Mid-term Summary: The points of lessons 1-14 will be summarized.
第16回Money:Are you saving to buy something? Do you have a credit card? What have you spent a lot of money on recently?
第17回Famous people: What famous person would you like to meet? Why? Would you like to be famous?
第18回Nutrition:Do you eat good foods? Do you eat junk food? Give some examples.
第19回Predictions:Where will you live in ten years? What kind of job will you have? When do you think you will get married?
第20回Global Issues:Are you interested in global issues? What are they? What are important issues in Japan?
第21回Weekend:Discuss and compare last weekend. What do you do when you have no schedule? 
第22回Parties:What kind of questions might you ask people at a party? Do you often go to parties? Where?
第23回Restaurants: What is the most unusual food you have eaten? What is your favorite restaurant?
第24回Shopping:How important are these things when you shop: variety of products, quality of products, and reputation of the store?
第25回Health Problems:What do you think is the best treatment when you have a cold or a headache? Have you ever had a major illness?
第26回Work and Jobs:What would you like to do after you graduate? What jobs pays a lot of money? What kind of jobs do you dislike?
第27回Keeping fit: How do you keep in shape? Do you enjoy exercising? Do you go to a fitness center?
第28回Books/Magazines: What do you like to read? Do you like comic books? What is your favorite magazine?
第29回Questions and Answers: Review and Overall Discussion.
第30回Summary and Conclusions: The points of 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
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評価の特記事項 Grades will be based on attendance, completion of class assignments and class participation.
テキスト The instructor will provide all materials.
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 Students should spend time each week listening to a news program in English such as CNN. In addition, watching a foreign DVD in English is recommended. Students should remove the Japanese subtitles and follow the story by listening in English only.