| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14626:[2025 Spring]English3(Advanced) (1) | 2025 | Spring | Fri1 | College Of Law | STEWART REX ARTHUR | 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 learning how to make clear opinions on them, and
・Learning the background of and understanding different views on current/international issues.
Feedback on quizzes and assignments will be given in-class and/or via manaba+R.
Student Attainment Objectives
- To be able to express ideas/opinions on current issues 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 |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| Week 1 | Course Introduction |
【+R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照
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| Week 2 | Lesson 1—Animals / Compassion |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 3 | Lesson 2—Technology / Workplace |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 4 | Lesson 3—Art / Holiday |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 5 | Lesson 4—Music / Inclusion |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 6 | Lesson 5—Technology / Social Issues |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 7 | Lesson 6—Gen Z Activism / Connections |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 8 | Lesson 7—Japan / Work Culture |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 9 | Lesson 8—Environment / Climate Change |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 10 | Lesson 9—Technology / Education |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 11 | Lesson 10—Lifestyle / Trend |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 12 | Lesson 11—Holiday / Language |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 13 | Lesson 12—Japan / Society |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
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| Week 14 | Lesson 13—Fashion / Trend |
vocabulary/content and discussion practice |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
2. Review after class – Go over new vocabulary and key points to reinforce what you’ve learned.
3. Immerse yourself in English – Use English-language news sites, videos, and podcasts to deepen your understanding of class themes.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
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| 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 | Continuous Assessment:
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS News Break 7 | Kumai N., Daniels, P., Timson S. | Seibido | 978-4-7919-7309-5 |
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:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/