| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15564:English3(High-Intermediate) (9) | 2024 | Spring | Thu2 | College Of Law | NAKATA TOMOYA | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
・Reading newspapers, magazines, columns, or interviews mainly published/webcast by major media in English-speaking countries/regions, and learning how to make clear opinions on them
・Listening to/watching news or video reports broadcast/webcast by major media in English-speaking countries/regions, and capturing English news expressions and various types of pronunciation
・Reading newspapers, magazines, columns, or interviews published/webcast by major Japanese media in English, and learning how to make clear opinions on international and/or domestic issues
・Learning English expressions concerning current issues through English news published/broadcast by Japanese media, and
・Learning how to make clear opinions on current issues based on the understanding of their backgrounds and different views.
Feedback on quizzes and assignments will be given in-class and/or via manaba+R.
Student Attainment Objectives
- To be able To understand almost all contents, if they are familiar enough, and express ideas/opinions on them based on the understanding of there being several perspectives on each issue.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction 授業の概要 |
Course overview, objectives and grading policies |
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| 2 |
Chapter 1
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Adorable robot therapy seal helps relieve anxiety, stress
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| 3 |
Chapter 1
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Adorable robot therapy seal helps relieve anxiety, stress
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| 4 |
Chapter 2
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Shamisen industry in a pinch to protect unique sound integral to Japanese theater
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| 5 |
Chapter 2
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Shamisen industry in a pinch to protect unique sound integral to Japanese theater
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| 6 |
Chater 5
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Banks changing with the times by ditching female-only uniforms
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| 7 |
Chater 5
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Banks changing with the times by ditching female-only uniforms
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| 8 |
Chater 9
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Zoos move to reduce stress for animals in their care
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| 9 |
Chater 9
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Zoos move to reduce stress for animals in their care
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| 10 |
Chapter 11
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Bangladesh farmers swap rice for vegetables as water dries up
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| 11 |
Chapter 11
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Bangladesh farmers swap rice for vegetables as water dries up
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| 12 |
Chapter 14
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College cafeteria offers halal food for both Muslims and Japanese
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Chapter 14
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College cafeteria offers halal food for both Muslims and Japanese
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| 14 |
Chapter 19
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UK project aims to preserve lost sounds
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| 15 |
Chapter 19
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UK project aims to preserve lost sounds
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Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
・授業で学んだことを定着させるために、毎回の復習を習慣づけましょう。
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 学期末テスト 50%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSIGHTS 2024 | 村尾純子 他 | 金星堂 | 9784764741928 |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html