2008年度 徳島大学 共通教育 基盤形成科目群 — 毎年(後期)

英語 / 主題別英語

English / Thematic English

平成19年度以前の授業科目:『主題別英語 / 主題別英語』

平成16年度以前 (医保は17年度以前) の授業科目:『英語(2) / 英語(2)』

助教・福田, スティーブ・利久

1単位

 木(1・2) 総科(総科)

授業のタイプ

その他

授業の目的

Guided-autonomy theme-based course based on thematic presentations to enhance motivation and confidence in English developing the autonomous learner as a whole

授業の概要

There are many principles related to this course. An understanding of these principles will be important for your success. First, this class will be learner-centered, in which you are at the heart of instruction. Therefore, you must always be an active participant taking positive action in learning. Most grading will be done in the form of alternative assessment, which is self and peer assessment, as well as formative assessment from the teacher during each class. You will also be graded on two presentations. There will be many activities for success at any language level. The focus of learning will be on affective learning and individual needs. In other words, we want to increase our confidence, motivation, attitude, while decreasing anxiety towards English. We will accomplish this through collaborative learning. Finally, we will use reflective evaluation to understand our needs and goals. The most important thing to remember is to have fun and to take challenges.

受講者へのメッセージ

By taking initiative in your own learning, your classroom-experience will be worth-while.

到達目標

1.There are three short-term goals. First, you should always practice to improve your English in class. Do not worry about your level or compare yourself with others. You should only compare yourself with the past week. Second, you will acquire new skills, such as presentation skills, group-work skills, and time-management skills. Third, we want to take control and be active participants in our learning. You also have three long-term goals. The first is to change your attitude toward English. You will never acquire English if you constantly have negative attitudes towards learning it. Second, you will try to understand how to learn from your mistakes. Third, you will develop personally through life-long learning skills, such as problem-thinking and critical thinking. This will be done constantly in the class, and when working on presentations and homework outside of class.

授業の計画

1.a. Think about learning goals and skills b. Introducing the Course Questionnaire c. Designing a Learning Contract
2.a. Learning Contract discussion b. Introducing Collaborative writing
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4.Writing mini-presentations
5.Introductions to proof-reading and rehearsing of presentations
6.a. Mini-presentations b. Introduction and choosing a theme packs
7.Working on theme activities and final projects (Themes can be⋯news, business, economics, politics, technology, global issues, health, pop culture, foods, Japanese culture, stories, literature, mythology, travel, etc.)
8.Working on theme activities and final projects
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12.Final project preparation (Final project ideas
13.Final project preparation
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15.Reflection of the Course
16.Wrap-up

成績評価の方法

1. Participation in class 30% (participation in activities, completed work, time-management) 2. Project / Presentations 40% (week 6 - mini-presentation & week 13 or 14 final presentation) 3. Course Questionnaire 10% (week 2- understanding the syllabus) 4. Homework 20% (conversation, group work, project preparation, etc.)

再試験の有無

教科書

All prints will be made and handed out by the instructor.

参考書

Class will be based on: 1. Finch, A. & Tai-duck H. 2000. The Way Ahead. Hakmun 2. Dickinson, L. 1987. Self-instruction in Language Learning. Cambridge

連絡先

福田(3S11, steve@ias.tokushima-u.ac(no-spam).jp)
オフィスアワー: Students can come anytime for questions and comments. Just make an appointment by e-mail.