| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14627:[2025 Spring]English3(Advanced) (2) | 2025 | Spring | Fri1 | College Of Law | STANDS DARBY | 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 |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| From April 1 |
(対面授業前) +R授業 詳細については、manaba+Rにて周知します
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+R-Jugyo. See manaba+R for further information |
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| WEEK 1 | Explanation of course, goals. Review of grading criteria and Online Activity |
Short interview and writing related to media interests- Pair work |
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| WEEK 2 | Lesson 1-Natural vs Artificial |
AI voice assistance
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| WEEK 3 | Lesson 2-Relocating vs Protecting Buildings |
Preserving historical sites
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| WEEK 4 | Lesson 3-Disease Prevention vs Economic Growth |
Making priorities
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| WEEK 5 |
Vocabulary and Content review- Lessons 1-3
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Word definitions and pronunciation / Word usage |
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| WEEK 6 | Lesson 4- Extracurricular Activities vs Studying Hard |
Discipline for Preventing Crimes
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| WEEK 7 | Lesson 5-Traditional Living vs Urbanization |
Noise pollution
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| WEEK 8 | Lesson 6- Fair Trade vs Free Trade |
Advantages for workers
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| WEEK 9 |
Vocabulary and Content review- Lessons 4-6
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Word definitions and pronunciation / Word usage |
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| WEEK 10 | Lesson 7- Environmental Activism vs International Agreements |
Choosing the best course of action |
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| WEEK 11 | Lesson 8- Alternative vs Fossil Fuels |
Power for the future
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| WEEK 12 |
Vocabulary and Content review- Lessons 7-9
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Word definitions and pronunciation / Word usage |
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| WEEK 13 | Presentation and Discussion of individual research topics |
Summarizing, giving opinion, leading discussion |
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| WEEK 14 | Review of Key Terms and Topics |
Collocating vocabulary and explaining definitions |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Review new content and vocabulary after each class.
Frequently make use of English-language news media internet sites for further study and clarification of themes introduced in class.
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFP World News Report 6 | Makoto Shishido Kevin Murphy Mariko Takahashi | Seibido | 978-4-7919-7250-0 |
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/