| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33898:[2025 Spring]Workshop in English Ⅲ (EA) | 2025 | Spring | Mon2 | College Of Economics | NOZAWA TAKESHI | 2 |
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Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
This class is designed to help students develop the confidence and skills to express their opinions effectively in English. Many students believe they cannot speak English, but this often stems from difficulty improvising and constructing sentences on the spot. To address this, we focus on learning practical expressions and using them immediately in conversation.
What You’ll Learn
Students will master expressions for:
Sharing personal opinions confidently.
Clarifying and confirming others' thoughts.
Agreeing or disagreeing politely and effectively.
Persuading others to align with their ideas.
Practice and Application
Through regular practice, students will:
Memorize and use expressions without relying on the textbook.
Actively participate in discussions, articulating their viewpoints clearly.
Provide reasons to support their opinions and engage others in meaningful dialogue.
This hands-on approach ensures students build the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively in English, both in academic and real-world settings.
You are to take a 20-minute online class between weeks 7 and 9.
Student Attainment Objectives
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Unit 1: Which is better for a holiday, camping or staying at a hotel? |
Introducing Points of View |
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| 2 | Unit 2: Which is better for your health, tea or coffee? |
Asking for Clarification |
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| 3 | Unit 3: Which class style is more effective, face-to-face or online? |
Agreeing with an Opinion |
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| 4 | Unit 4: Which do you prefer, buying clothes and renting them? |
Expressing Partial Agreement/Polite Disagreement |
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| 5 | Unit 5: Should eSports be in the Olympic Games? |
Expressing Personal Opinions |
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| 6 | Unit 6: Should food companies abandon best-before dates? |
Giving Reasons or Evidence |
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| 7 | Unit 7: Where do you like to watch movies, at a theater or at home? |
Paraphrasing an Idea
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| 8 | Unit 8: Should homeowners install solar panels? |
Asking for Opinions |
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| 9 | Unit 9: Should Japan ban the sale of pets? |
Interrupting Politely/Buying Time to Think |
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| 10 | Unit 10: Should Japan introduce a four-day workweek? |
Correcting Misunderstanding |
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| 11 | Unit 11: Should children's video game time be limited by law? |
Stating Something as a Fact |
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| 12 | Unit 12: Should cashless payment be promoted further in Japan? |
Expressing Contrasting Point of View |
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| 13 | Unit 13: Should social media companies censer their platforms? |
Making a Counterargument |
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| 14 | Unit 15: Should public baths and hot springs accept people with tattoos? |
Drawing Conclusions/Summing Up
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Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
You will complete a writing assignment on the topic discussed in class. In this assignment, you must clearly state whether you support or oppose the topic and summarize your position in a well-structured and logical manner.
Additionally, you will be expected to be able to confidently use the English expressions introduced during class discussions without referring to the textbook.
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 | Participation and contribution to class (merely being present does not imply participation): 50%、Assignments: 20%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice Your Opinion | Atsushi Iino 他 | 金星堂 | 978-4-7647-4179-9 |
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
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