Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14558:[2025 Fall]English in the Media (JF) § 14559:English in the Media (JF) 2025 Fall Tue3 College　Of　Law HILLIS MARY EDNA 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

ZONSHINKAN　ZS401

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Students will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with a focus on media English. Course components include listening and discussing news videos; students will also read news articles about current events from a variety of sources and write reports. Media literacy skills will be covered in the course. Each students will deliver a presentation on a current event.

Student Attainment Objectives

Improve reading and listening comprehension for understanding the news in English
Articulate ideas and opinions about current events clearly in both writing and speaking (e.g., discussion, presentation)
Develop media literacy skills

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Unit 1: Business News

Topic vocabulary
Analyzing media
Structured reading / listening activities

2

Unit 1: Business News

Topic Vocabulary
Analyzing media
Structured reading / listening activities

3

Unit 1: Business News

Topic Vocabulary
Analyzing media
Structured reading / listening activities

4

Unit 1: Business News

Unit 1 Assignment due
Discussion

5

Unit 2: Environment

Topic Vocabulary
Media literacy
Structured reading / listening activities

6

Unit 2: Environment

Topic Vocabulary
Media literacy
Structured reading / listening activities

7

Unit 2: Environment

Topic Vocabulary
Media literacy
Structured reading / listening activities

8

Unit 2: Environment

Unit 2 Assignment due
Discussion

9

Unit 3: Domestic and International Issues

Topic Vocabulary
Diversity in the media
Structured reading / listening activities

10

Unit 3: Domestic and International Issues

Topic Vocabulary
Diversity in the media
Structured reading / listening activities

【+R授業】

Presentation Skills【+R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照

11

Unit 3: Domestic and International Issues

Topic Vocabulary
Diversity in the media
Structured reading / listening activities
Review of presentation skills

12

Unit 3: Domestic and International Issues

Unit 3 Assignment Due
Discussion
Presentation preparation and practice

13

Course Review

Course Review
Student presentations

14

Course Review

Course Review
Student presentations

Class Format

この授業は全授業回を対⾯で実施します。
All class sessions will be face-to-face.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students should check course news and contents sections to receive information on themes/assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Quizzes and Tests 30%
Unit Projects and Homework 30%
Discussion and Presentation 20%
Participation 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Necessary materials will be distributed in 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）

Other Comments

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