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14487:[2025 Spring]English Discussion & Debate (J) § 14488:English Discussion & Debate (J) |
2025 |
Spring |
Wed2 |
College Of Law |
FOSTER JOHN PAUL |
2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
ZONSHINKAN ZS206
Language
Japanese
Course Outline and Method
This course will help you improve your communication skills in English, especially your speaking and listening ability. Each week we will be discussing and debating topics that affect our world today, and we will focus on strategies that will help you improve your discussion and debate skills. We will use a variety of different activities in class, including pair work, group discussions, mini debate presentations, and both formal and informal group debates.
Student Attainment Objectives
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
* debate controversial topics with confidence
* utilize strategies that will improve your discussion skills in English
* think critically about topics that affect our world today
* improve your knowledge of academic vocabulary
* express your opinions more clearly
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) |
Theme |
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information |
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Week 1 |
Unit 1: Cell Phones |
+R-Jugyo. See manaba+R for further information
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 2 |
Unit 2: Freeters |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 3 |
Unit 3: The Olympic Games |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 4 |
Unit 4: Marriage |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 5 |
Unit 5: Smoking and Drinking |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 6 |
Unit 6: English |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 7 |
Unit 7: Exercise |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 8 |
Unit 8: Divorce |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 9 |
Unit 9: Cars |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 10 |
Unit 10: Working Parents |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 11 |
Unit 11: Computers |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 12 |
Unit 12: Television |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 13 |
Unit 13: Gambling |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
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Week 14 |
Unit 14: Gender Gap |
In each class, we will:
Listen to an introduction to the week's topic.
Review the reading, vocabulary, and data.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with that week's proposal.
Learn new discussion and debate strategies to use in upcoming classes. |
Class Format
All class sessions will be face-to-face.
Recommendations for Private Study
In this class, you will be discussing and debating many topics in English every week. In order to do well in this class, you need to prepare before and after class, too. First, always complete homework assignments before class. Second, when you are in class, make sure you write down everything I put on the blackboard in your notebook and review your notes after class. Third, ask questions about anything you don't understand.
Next, you have two major projects in this class, a discussion scene and a major group debate. You will be graded on both these assignments in class, but most of your preparation will be done outside of class, including researching and writing the assignments, memorizing them, and practicing your pronunciation and intonation. The more you prepare outside of class, the higher your grades will be!
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind |
Percentage |
Grading Criteria etc. |
| Final Examination (Written) |
0 |
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Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 |
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Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 |
Major Debates (2 x 30%) 60%
Mini Debates 20%
Participation and Homework 20%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
成績評価方法--備考
2/3以上の出席が必要です。
Grading Criteria and Method of Evaluation--Note
Students are required to attend at least two thirds of the classes.
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Please bring your textbook to every class!
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)
Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students
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