講義名 メディア英語Ａ　≪◇学部≫
講義開講時期 通年
曜日･時限 月３
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
ベリル　ホーキンス

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.

対応ＤＰ及びＣＰ：2，6，8
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
 
回項目内容
第1回Introduction to Media, Photojournalism and Television News Exploring the role of media in our society.
Prior learning (1 hour): Review course syllabus.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write mass media diary.
第2回What is media?Understanding the different types of media.
Prior learning (1 hour): Read media definitions.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Read news definitions.
第3回What is news?Learning about the different categories of news.

Prior learning (1 hour): Bring one news article from English news paper/Internet site.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write news article summary (5Ws).

第4回Japan: Unusual Rental Universe
Exploring the social topic: Renting a family.
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 6-7).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (p. 12).
第5回Coffee and Health
Exploring the topic: Is Coffee the Secret to a Longer Life?
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 13. 14).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (p. 12).

第6回Introduction to Photojournalism



Reviewing the elements of picture stories.

Prior learning (1 hour): Study for vocabulary test (Text chapters 1 and 2)
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare report on picture story categories for 5 photographs.
第7回Photojournalism concepts


Exploring the 3 kinds of photos and other photojournalism concepts.

Prior learning (1 hour):
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare report on the 3 kinds of photos for 5 photographs.

第8回English Translations


Exploring the topic: Poor English translations in China.
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 19, 20).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 25, 26).
第9回Sleep and Health
Exploring the topic: Health risks with the lack of sleep.
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 27, 28
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 31, 32).

第10回Discussion on sleep and the effects on health
Exploring the news article topic: “Going to bed early is better for us”.

Prior learning (1 hour): Study for vocabulary test (Text chapters 3 and 4).

Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete vocabulary and comprehension questions, news article: “Going to bed early is better for us”.

第11回Smartphones
Exploring the topic: Smartphones in the workplace.

Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 33, 34).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 37, 38).
第12回Happiness and Health
Exploring the topic: Do Happy People Live Long?
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 39, 40).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 43, 44).


第13回Update on Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Researching Tokyo 2020 Olympics news stories.
Prior learning (1 hour): Study for vocabulary test (Text chapters 5 and 6).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare Tokyo 2020 Olympics worksheet.
Research one Tokyo 2020 Olympics news story.



第14回Tokyo 2020 Olympics Presentations
Students present research on Tokyo 2020.
Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare to present research on Tokyo 2020 Olympics news story.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write report on Tokyo 2020 Olympics news story.
第15回Tokyo 2020 Olympics Presentations (continued)



Students present research on Tokyo 2020.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review Tokyo 2020 Olympics news stories.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare Semester review comments.



第16回Women in the media spotlight: Naomi Osaka





Reviewing media coverage of Naomi Osaka.

Prior learning (1 hour): Review news highlights.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare Naomi Osaka worksheet


第17回Naomi Osaka and tennis stars in the media
Naomi Osaka presentations.
Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare to present Naomi Osaka report
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write report on Naomi Osaka research.
第18回 HomelessExploring the topic: Teens find ways to help the homeless.
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 59, 60)
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 65, 66).
第19回Pollution in the Oceans
Exploring the topic: Clothes are polluting our oceans.

Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 67, 68)
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp 72, 73)
第20回Music Videos



The influence of music videos in music
Prior learning (1 hour): Study for vocabulary test (Text chapters 9 and 10).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare music video worksheet

第21回Contemporary music videos
Discuss and review contemporary music videos.

Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare to present music video report.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write music video report.
第22回Christmas
Exploring the topic: The true meaning of Christmas.

Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 74, 75).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 79, 80).
第23回Bullying
Exploring the topic: High school tackles lunchtime bullying

Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 89, 90).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp.95, 96).
第24回Manga
Exploring the topic: Stan Lee and the impact of Marvel Comics.
Prior learning (1 hour): Study for vocabulary test (Text chapters 11 and 13).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare Marvel Comics worksheet.



第25回Marvel Comics
Marvel Comic character presentations

Prior learning (1 hour): Research 1 Marvel Comic character.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write Summary of Marvel Comic character research.

第26回Japan and population
Exploring the topic: Japan battles 		Exploring the topic: Japan battles population decline with robots.

Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 97, 98).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 103, 104).

第27回Commercial stores
Exploring the topic: Brick and Mortar Stores Looking for new ways to lure customers.
Prior learning (1 hour): Complete sections 1 Before You Watch, 2 Word Match (pp. 105, 106).
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Complete 5 Summary (p. 11), 7 Critical Thinking (pp. 111, 112).
第28回YouTube Stars
The increasing popularity of YouTube Stars.

Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare YouTube Stars worksheet
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Choose one YouTube star to study.
第29回YouTube stars (continued)
The diversity of YouTube Stars
Exploring the topic: Japanese and international popular Youtube stars.
Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare for presentation about your YouTube star.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Write summary of YouTube star website.

第30回YouTube star presentations

YouTube star presentations of Japanese and international talent.
Prior learning (1 hour): Prepare for presentation about your YouTube star.
Subsequent learning (1 hour): Prepare Semester review comments.
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。課題に関してのフィードバックは原則として授業中に行います。
This class places emphasis on practical training. Comprehension quizzes and assignments will be given as needed. In principle, feedback on the assignments will be given in the class.
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テキスト Text: CBS NewsBreak 4
Nobuhiro Kumai, Stephen Timson
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