2026年度 (最新) 学院等開講科目教養科目群英語科目

英語第五 32-LS

開講元: 英語科目
担当教員: SCHMUCKAL COLLEEN CHRISTINA
授業形態: 演習 (対面型)
メディア利用科目: -
曜日・時限 (講義室): 木3-4 (S4-202(S422))
クラス: 32-LS
科目コード: LAE.E211
単位数: 010
開講時期: 2026年度
開講クォーター: 1Q
シラバス更新日: 2026年3月16日
使用言語: 日本語

シラバス

授業の目的（ねらい）、概要

この授業科目では、大学レベルでの学修・研究活動を英語で行うために必要な英語運用力のいっそうの向上を目的とした演習を行う。国際意識の醸成に資する目的で海外事情・異文化理解に関する教材を用いるほか、科学技術に関する英語素材を用いる。英語の読解力と聴解力の向上を目指す訓練に加え、口頭の発話練習および構成を考えながらパラグラフや短いエッセイを書く訓練を行うことによって、英語での発信に習熟することも目指す。

到達目標

この授業科目では、次のような英語の知識と運用力およびコミュニケーションへの姿勢を身につけることが目標となる。
・英語で自己表現する力がつく
・パラグラフや短いエッセイを書く力がつく
・英語の講義を理解する聴解力がつく
・英文を読みこなすための方法が身につく

キーワード

英語運用の四技能　国際意識醸成　コミュニケーション　留学　TOEFL

学生が身につける力

専門力
教養力
コミュニケーション力
展開力 (探究力又は設定力)
展開力 (実践力又は解決力)

授業の進め方

Course Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to develop students’ proficiency in listening comprehension, debate, critical thinking, and collaborative discussion. Through engagement with authentic materials—including video content, news reports, and structured academic debates—students will examine a range of contemporary topics in depth.

This course is designed to foster broader awareness of each subject area while encouraging the exchange of ideas and the development of analytical perspectives through active class participation. Emphasis will be placed on articulating informed opinions, responding thoughtfully to differing viewpoints, and refining arguments through discussion.

Students should be prepared to produce short academic assignments for each topic, which may include presentations, written reports, or group analyses. These tasks are intended to reinforce comprehension, synthesis, and critical engagement with course materials.

Learning Community Expectations

Success in this course depends upon active participation and collaborative learning. Students are expected to contribute constructively to discussions and to support one another’s academic growth by leveraging individual strengths to address areas for improvement within the learning community. If the number of students wishing to enroll exceeds the limit, enrollment may be restricted. All prospective students must attend the first class.

授業計画・課題

	授業計画	課題
第1回	Unit Focus: Course Introduction and Identity	The first class provides an overview of the course and introduces the topic of how names influence personal identity. Students will also learn strategies for asking for clarification during discussion.
第2回	Unit Focus: The Evolution of English	The second class examines the historical development of the English language and considers potential future changes. Students will also explore how English is used globally and practice strategies for expressing disagreement constructively.
第3回	Unit Focus: Understanding and Overcoming Fear	This class explores the psychology of fear, examining why people experience fear in specific situations and how behavioral adaptation can help overcome it. Students will also learn presentation techniques for connecting with an audience through sensory descriptions.
第4回	Unit Focus: Leadership in a Globalized World	This class examines the challenges and opportunities globalization presents for business leadership. Students will explore strategies for becoming effective leaders and practice techniques for reaching consensus on polarizing topics.
第5回	Unit Focus: Understanding Intelligence and Learning	This class explores the meaning of “intelligence” and how people learn. Students will reflect on their own learning strengths and weaknesses while practicing strategies for clearly expressing their opinions.
第6回	Unit Focus: The Silk Road and Global Connections	Through an academic lecture on the Silk Road, this class examines the history of international trade and explores how lessons from the past can inform future international relations, global health, and prosperity. Students will also practice strategies for effective paraphrasing.
第7回	Unit Focus: Quarter Review and Reflection	At the end of the quarter, students will reflect on the topics studied by delivering a brief in-class presentation on a selected issue.

準備学修(事前学修・復習)等についての指示

学修効果を上げるため，教科書や配布資料等の該当箇所を参照し，「毎授業」授業内容に関する予習と復習（課題含む）をそれぞれ概ね100分を目安に行うこと。

教科書

Contemporary Topics – 21st Century Skills for Academic Success (2) (4th edition), Pearson, ISBN: 978-0-13-440080-8.

参考書、講義資料等

None required

成績評価の方法及び基準

Class Participation: 30%
Presentations: 70%

履修の条件・注意事項

特になし