科目コード	科 目 名	指定	期 間	単位	年次	担 当 者
41804	カレントトピックス�U	選択	秋学期	１	２	Laurence M. Dryden

【副 題】

Using English to Learn about the Contemporary World

【授業概要】

In each cycle of research and presentation, small groups of students select topics offered by the teacher (or choose their own) and find appropriate readings. Groups analyse their readings, prepare vocabulary lists, and develop discussion questions. This material will then be copied by the teacher and given to the entire class for general discussion.

【学修目標】

The course encourages students to become independent, autonomous learners by asking them to find information, evaluate it, and present it to others.

【授業計画】

１．Orientation to the course, formation of groups, design of group signs, preview of class activities

２．Overview of online information sources: world newspaper directories, Google searches, etc.

３．Topics for first cycle: Globalisation, Japanese identity (e.g., Imperial system), social problems (e.g., the homeless)

４．Groups bring readings to class and prepare vocabulary lists and discussion questions.

５．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

６．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

７．Topics for second cycle: movies, music, architecture, design, art

８．Groups bring readings to class and prepare vocabulary lists and discussion questions.

９．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

10．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

11．Topics for third cycle: animals, healing, religion, identity

12．Groups bring readings to class and prepare vocabulary lists and discussion questions.

13．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

14．General discussion of group-generated readings and support material.

15．Preparation for final presentations on topics of groups’ choice

16．定期試験（Final presentations）

【授業時間外の学習（準備学習等）】

Students will spend approximately an hour a week outside of class finding and analyzing articles to bring to class for discussion with others.

【評価方法】

Attendance30% Activities60% Final presentation10%

【テキスト】

No textbook. Students and teacher will bring discussion materials to each class meeting.