ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION 2 (ADVANCED I)*

共通 - 言語教育研究センター

LENG5212

コース情報

担当教員: DOYLE Marc

単位数: 2

年度: 2024

学期: 秋学期

曜限: 火1, 金1

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 (4 presentations) 40% Others【Writing 25%, Class participation & group discussion 15%】 20% AC-TEAP

100%

詳細情報

概要

On this course, you will apply the study skills you developed in Academic Communication 1 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. You will use Inquiry Based Learning to explore assignments about your identity and personal narratives. By the end of the course, you will have thought, written and presented work about your own life experiences.

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. You will explore how to locate and express your personal second (or third) language voice. Over four assignments, you will enhance language proficiency by developing a deeper understanding of your own personal stories and the stories of others.

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. Assignment work will require a least 120 minutes per week outside of class time. Homework given will include: Keeping a written record of interesting things you 'Did & Saw' each week. Interviewing a family member. Reflection exercises. Researching, designing and physically making a personal Zine.

所要時間: 60 minutes

スケジュール

Welcome back. Overview of this semesters course, Inquiry Based Learning, & an introduction to the Did & Saw List.
Assignment 1: Object Portrait (OP), discuss examples, decide 8-10 objects to use & think about why you will use those particular objects. Did & Saw List.
OP workshop, students can create OP in class, or observe how its done and complete at home. Did & Saw List.
Bring in A4 print of OP. Class exhibit & presentations. Submit paper on the two objects chosen to discuss. Receive OP Reflection piece. Did & Saw List.
Present & discuss OP Reflections.
Assignment 2: Ask a Family Member to Describe You. Discuss brief & examples, chose a family member to ask questions to. Contact them, explain the assignment & give them time to think about their answers. Did & Saw List.
Writing exercise about what family member you will chose to ask & why, & what you think they will say. Discuss in groups. Over the weekend record your family members answers. Did & Saw List.
Submit a typed up version of exactly what your family member said about you. Discuss how it compares to what you thought they’d say. Receive Reflection Worksheet. Did & Saw List.
Submit Reflection Worksheet. Present what your family member said about you. Did & Saw List.
Finish presentations, group discussions on Reflections Worksheets. Did & Saw List.
Assignment 3: Photograph & Text. Discuss brief in groups, choose a photo to write about. Did & Saw List.
Submit A4 print of chosen photo and written text. Receive Reflection Worksheet. Did & Saw List.
Submit Photo & Text Reflection Worksheet. Present Photo & Text in class. In groups discuss reflections. Did & Saw List.
Introduction to Zine assignment. Why make one? Examples, themes etc.
In groups share Did & Saw Lists, what themes jump out? Linda Barry, “We need to remember to keep doors open to the unknown.”
With your chosen theme, create a What I know & What I’d like to know list. In class everyone adds to each others list. Submit.
Work on findings of What I know & What I’d like to know list.
Submit describing, evaluating & drawing conclusions paper on the Zine research process.
Create a mock-up zine, a template to fill with content & help provide structure.
Bring in 80% of your Zine content, discuss & work on layout.
Receive describing, evaluating & drawing conclusions reflection paper on the Zine designing & making process. Discuss in groups.
Zine titling word play exercise in class.
Last class before xmas! Submit describing, evaluating & drawing conclusions reflection paper on the Zine designing & making process.
Receive presenting worksheet. Create a 5 minute presentation about your Zine.
In class Zine exhibition & presentations.
Finish presentations, group discussions on the overall assignment. Receive Zine Reflections Worksheets.
Submit Zine Reflections Worksheet.
Course reflections.
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

A textbook will not be used, material will be provided in class.

参考書

Not applicable. Please refer to in-class syllabus.