授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
52544:[2025 春セメスター]Discussion ＆ Debate 1(B1) 2025 春セメスター 金4 経営学部 FUISTING BJORN 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AC432セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

In this course, you will learn critical and logical thinking techniques through various activities including listening and reading exercises and develop advanced skills in presenting your opinion effectively in discussion and debate. Students will learn multiple styles of argumentation through discussion and debate on current issues and social issues by using the discussion tactics.

Feedback: Students will be given one to one and group feedback during lectures as well as written feedback on assignments via Manaba+R or other mediums.
この授業は対面で実施します。
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第1回で実施予定）
Students should do the +R (VOD) lesson BEFORE the first class

受講生の到達目標

By the end of this course students should be able to use the following discussion tactics:
    Discussion Skills
• Introducing your argument
• Expressing your position
• Expressing reasons for your position
• Introducing evidence
• Illustrating a point
• Hedging statements
• Expressing the pros and cons of the issue
• Making a declarative statement
• Introducing surprising evidence
• Expanding an argument
• Giving clarification
• Summing up and drawing a conclusion

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

First year English classes.

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Unit 1: First Impressions (VOD class)

First impressions are always right.

2

Unit 2: Honesty

We should always tell the truth.

3

Unit 3: Being Single

It’s better to be single.

4

Unit 4: Social Media

Social media use is negatively affecting our social skills.

5

Unit 5: The Environment

We should continue with nuclear energy.

6

Unit 6: Superstition

Being superstitious can be beneficial.

7

Persuasive Argument Language & Evidence Test 1

Discussion Test 1

8

Unit 7: Decision Making

All decisions should be made with logic.

9

Unit 8: Business Ethics

Businesses cannot be entirely ethical and survive

10

Unit 9: College Education

You do not need to go to university to become successful.

11

Unit 10: Common Justice

Not everyone is equal in the eyes of the law.

12

Unit 11: Artificial Intelligence

We must not let artificial intelligence surpass human intelligence.

13

Unit 12: Risk Taking

Success only comes from taking risks.

14

Persuasive Argument Language & Evidence Test 2

Discussion Test 1

授業実施形態

All classes will be held in person on campus unless specifically stated otherwise.

授業外学習の指示

Students must be prepared to spend approximately an hour in preparation and /or in review of each class session. This time is in addition to class time.

This is an English class: students must be willing to use English. In class, show me know that you are trying to improve your ability. The best way to do this is to actively engage in each of the in-class activities, ask questions when you do not understand/want to know more.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 0

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

30% Active participation
70% Homework, in-class discussion, class tasks, quizzes, etc.

成績評価方法(備考)

Leson location/mode of delivery is subject to change depending on the situation regarding health and safety. See course schedule.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

・Students must be prepared to spend approximately an hour in preparation and /or in review of each class session. This time is in addition to class time.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out what was covered in class and the homework that was set. Please ask your classmates.
・Students need to attend 10 or more class sessions to pass the course.
・Students who attend less than 10 sessions will receive a grade of F.
・Students need to be willing to form opinions and express them. Students also need to be wiling to listen to others' opinions.
・This is an English class: students must be willing to use English. In class, show me know that you are trying to improve your ability. The best way to do this is to actively engage in each of the in class activities, ask questions when you do not understand/want to know more.

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Discussion & Debate – Building an Argument: Level 1 Michael Dyer 9798876010698 Students need to buy the textbook via Amazon.jp

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Students need to buy the book before the course starts vua Amazon.jp The textbook will be used in every class.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

Students should have watched and completed the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.
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