講義名 メディア英語A ≪◇学部≫
講義開講時期 通年
曜日・時限 火2
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
ジャスティン フォルカス

学習目標(到達目標) 時事英語の独特な語彙・表現形式を学び,読解力を向上させ,自分の考えを英語で述べることができる。
Students will be able to learn vocabulary and expressions through various kinds of popular media in English, develop reading skills, and express their ideas on a given topic.
授業概要(教育目的) 新聞・雑誌・インターネットなど文字言語を媒体として報道されるニュースを主として扱います。時事英語に独特の語彙・表現を学び,読解力を高め,時事問題への理解を深めることを目的とします。
This class focuses mainly on written texts in print and on the Internet. Students will develop reading skills including vocabulary and expressions typical of current English, and awareness about current issues.
授業計画表
 
項目内容
第1回IntroductionGetting to know the course.

Prior learning: none
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Preview newspapers
第2回Reading Newspapers in English 1Understanding English headlines.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on newspaper activity
第3回Reading Newspapers 2Identifying and reading different types of newspaper article; understanding the basic structure of newspaper articles.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on newspaper activity
第4回Reading Newspapers 3Modelling a newspaper article presentation.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on newspaper presentations
第5回Reading Newspapers 4Students prepare for their presentations.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on newspaper presentations
第6回Reading Newspapers 5Students give a presentation based on a newspaper article they have read (1)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on newspaper presentations
第7回Reading Newspapers 6Students give a presentation based on a newspaper article they have read (2)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): read about current news topics
第8回Current News Stories in English 1Elicitation of current topics in the news. Students select a topic they are interested in.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): start work on news-story group discussions
第9回Current News Stories 2Students discuss their chosen topics in groups (1)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue preparation for group discussions
第10回Current News Stories 3Students discuss their chosen topics in groups (2)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): start work on poster presentations
第11回Poster Presentations 1Explanation of poster presentation activity; begin preparation.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on poster presentations
第12回Poster Presentations 2Students prepare their poster presentations.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on poster presentations
第13回Poster Presentations 3Poster presentation day.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): prepare for mid-semester test
第14回Mid-Semester Test: PreparationExplanation of and preparation for mid-semester test.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): prepare for mid-semester test
第15回Mid-Semester TestMid-semester test and semester review.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning: none
第16回IntroductionIntroduction to the second semester syllabus.

Prior learning: none
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on next presentation
第17回Understanding TV News in English 1Learning to understand TV News - listening for gist.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): preview TV news grammar
第18回TV News 2Learning to understand TV News - grammatical aspects.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on grammar activity
第19回TV News 3Explanation of and preparation for the 'TV News Role-Play'.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): start work on role-play
第20回TV News 4TV News role play: performance (1)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on role-play
第21回TV News 5TV News role play: performance (2)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): consider own views on social media
第22回Social Media 1Discussion of aspects relating to the role of social media in modern society (1)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on social media activity
第23回Social Media 2Discussion of aspects relating to the role of social media in modern society (2)

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): complete work on social media activity
第24回Understanding and discussing News Documentaries in English 1We study a well-known and influential documentary film.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on documentary activities
第25回News Documentaries 2We continue to study the documentary film.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on documentary activities
第26回News Documentaries 3We continue to study the documentary film.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on documentary activities
第27回Final Project 1In this class, students prepare for the final project (the topic and format will be negotiated in class).

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): start work on final project
第28回Final Project 2Students continue to prepare for the final project.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on final project
第29回Final Project 3Final Project Submission / Performance / Presentation.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning (1 hour): continue work on final project
第30回Course reviewWe review the course, and consider how students cam continue to enjoy English media in the future

Prior learning (1 hour): Review previous class notes
Subsequent learning: none
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 places emphasis on 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 授業への
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評価の特記事項 Group presentations, final project, active participation
テキスト The teacher will distribute materials in class
参考文献 The Internet, DVDs, Newspapers
オフィスアワー(授業相談) Students will be told how to contact the teacher during the first class
事前学習の内容など,学生へのメッセージ It is important to be able to understand different kinds of media, especially news media, in English. However, there can be no learning without a positive, enthusiastic attitude from you. If you take this class, please come with a desire to speak English, study hard, and do your best. Thank you.