ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION 2 (INTERMEDIATE I)*
共通 - 言語教育研究センター
LENG3352
コース情報
担当教員: BUCKINGHAM Suzanne
単位数: 2
年度: 2024
学期: 秋学期
曜限: 火2, 金2
形式: 対面授業
レベル: 100
アクティブラーニング: あり
他学部履修: 可
評価方法
その他
40% Presentations (x2) 40% Others【Essay】 20% AC-TEAP
詳細情報
概要
On this course, you will apply the study skills you developed in Academic Communication1 to study an academic subject or topic. You will be able to deepen your understanding about a topic and further develop your knowledge, language and critical thinking skills. Students will learn and evaluate the importance and scope of constitutional principles. This will include: evaluating if it is necessary to have a written constitution, the need to balance power between government institutions and constitutional rights, followed by a preview of current constitutional issues including freedom of expression, separation of religion and government, and equality, The course will focus on the US but comparisons will be made to Japan and other countries. No prior knowledge is required for the course. Active learning will require students to undertake basic research for presentations. This approach will enable learners to practice independent research and encourage active study outside of class.
目標
On this course, you will use the skills you learned in AC1 to listen and read about a particular topic which will be covered in class. You will also be able to talk and write effectively in English about what you have learned. You will be guided to think academically about the topic with a focus on critical thinking. Specifically you will be able to understand and explain constitutional principles and issues and reflect on how these differ in other countries.
授業外の学習
Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. Includes homework hand-out sheets (if given), reading, research and preparation for next class or assessments.
所要時間: 45 minutes
スケジュール
- Getting to know you Class rules for attendance and course work Presentation of syllabus in class Introducing of assessment for the course
- .Introduction to the idea of constitutions and consideration as to the importance and purpose. Students will also evaluate existing knowledge of the Japanese constitution and consider its societal value, with a comparison made to the understanding and importance of the US constitution in American society
- Further practice of the above
- Part 1 - Foundations of Government a) Constitutions: Learn about the founding documents for the United States and briefly compare the situations in other countries (eg: UK, France, Japan)
- Further practice of the above
- .b) Balance of Powers: Learn about the roles of responsibility and why it is important. We will think about countries in which there is no clear separation of powers and the resulting effects.
- Further practice of the above
- c) Fundamental Rights: A brief overview of fundamental rights in the US, followed by comparisons to other countries including Japan.
- Further practice of the above
- Review of topics covered to date Details about presentation (1): Deliver a short presentation on any of the topics discussed in part 1 of the course
- Review Presentation skills: Preparation time for presentation
- Further practice of the above
- Part 2 - Constitutional Issues a) Freedom of Expression: Consider what freedom of expression means and its scope. Critically assess the difficulties in deciding what and when something can be said.
- Further practice of the above
- b) Separation of Religion and the Government: Briefly consider the role of religion in society and evaluate the extent to which it is separated from Government. A comparison will be made between the US, France and the UK.
- Further practice of the above
- c) Equality: A brief historical overview of equality in the US, followed by students thinking about equality today and what it means in practice, including the distinct difference of opportunity versus outcome
- Further practice of the above
- Review of topics covered to date Details about presentation (2): Deliver a short presentation on any of the topics discussed in part 2 of the course
- Feedback of Presentation (1) & Review skills: Preparation time for presentation
- End of Part 2 activity & wrap-up: Preparation time for presentation
- Details about Essay assessment. Review of part 1 of the course for essay assessment
- Review of part 2 of the course for essay assessment
- Review of Academic Conventions: Basic skills
- Review of Academic Conventions: Advanced skills
- Feedback on presentation (2): Preparation time for essay
- Essay assessment covering aspects from the course due Activity Wrap-up
- Concluding thoughts about constitutions and constitutional issues with consideration as to how they reflect and shape societies.
- AC-TEAP on a designated day (December 7th or December 15th)
- AC-TEAP on a designated day (December 7th or December 15th)
教科書
Handouts will be given out in class.
参考書
Not applicable. Please refer to in-class syllabus.