回 | 項目 | 内容 |
第1回 | Orientation and Introductions | Introduction to course goals and syllabus.
Prior learning: No preparation required.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第2回 | Introductions and memories | We exchange information about our personal backgrounds and childhood.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 2-7 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第3回 | Describing past experiences 1 | We tell each other about things we have and haven't done in our lives.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 22-24 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第4回 | Describing past experiences 2 | We continue to talk about previous experiences.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 25-27 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第5回 | Life in the big city 1 | We take a critical look at issues in the city we live in and evaluate services.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 8-10 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第6回 | Life in the big city 2 | We focus on specific issues that need fixing in our city.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 11-13 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第7回 | Travel plans 1 | We describe and plan vacations.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 30-32 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第8回 | Travel plans 2 | We give each other travel advice.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 33-35 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第9回 | Describing technology 1 | We describe familiar and new items of technology
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 44-46 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第10回 | Describing technology 2 | We propose a new exciting technological device.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 47-49 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第11回 | Talking about festivals and celebrations 1 | We describe holidays and other events in our cultures.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 50-52 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第12回 | Talking about festivals and celebrations 2 | We look at and share information about celebrations in foreign countries.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 53-55 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第13回 | Comparing past and future eras | Talking about changes in society over time.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 58-61 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第14回 | Summary of classes 1-14 | Review of all previous units. Small midterm test. Will grade tests together in class.
Prior learning: (2 hours) go over class notes and review units in textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review test. |
第15回 | Describing personal abilities 1 | We talk about our individual skills and job preferences.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 64-66 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第16回 | Describing personal abilities 2 | We practice describing personality traits and job interview techniques.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 67-69 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第17回 | Talking about monuments 1 | We describe interesting facts about landmarks in other countries.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 72-74 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第18回 | Talking about monuments 2 | We compare interesting facts about economies of other countries with Japan.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 75-77 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第19回 | Storytelling 1 | We describe recent unexpected past events.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 78-80 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第20回 | Storytelling 2 | We talk about each other's recent activities.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 81-83 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第21回 | Giving opinions on arts and culture 1 | We describe and react to movies, books and other artwork.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 86-88 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第22回 | Giving opinions on arts and culture 2 | We make a pitch for a new movie or tv series.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 89-91 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第23回 | Nonverbal communication skills 1 | We interpret body language and gestures.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 92-94 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第24回 | Nonverbal communication skills 2 | We describe acceptable and prohibited behavior in different contexts.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 95-97 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第25回 | Talking about predicaments 1 | We speculate about our personal pasts and futures.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 100-102 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第26回 | Talking about predicaments 2 | We describe various predicaments and give each other advice and suggestions.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 103-105 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes.
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第27回 | Making excuses 1 | Reporting what people said or demanded.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 106-108 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第28回 | Making excuses 2 | Making polite requests, invitations and excuses.
Prior learning: (1 hour) read and do selected exercises on pages 109-111 of textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第29回 | Summary & review | The points of classes 15-28 will be summarized.
Prior learning: (2 hours) go over class notes and review units in textbook.
Subsequent learning: (1 hour) review class notes. |
第30回 | Summary and conclusions | Achievements of course goals will be evaluated.
Instructor will give group and individual feedback and offer concluding remarks.
Prior learning: (2 hours) write personal reflection on achievement of course goals. |