| 授業名 | SEMINAR 3 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | SEMINAR 3 |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 植村 猛（Takeshi Uemura） |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 演習 Practicum |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2020 UG Nisshin Spring |
| コード Couse Code | NUC308_N20A |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Mission Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Opportunities to explore authentic language with contents related to global issues is the main theme of
this seminar. Students can open and think deeply with the issues around the world with the aid of current events, documentary films, interviews, etc, giving students a wide range of topics to think about and expand their knowledge by researching some of the issues in depth on their own. Sharing their opinions with their classmates on various issues presented during the course.
The main focus of this seminar is to show students variety of English
they need to confront in the real world. They will be able to explore
and experience authentic English materials via different media. By
exposing students to this real language, they may discover a new
way of learning a foreign language and also deepen their understanding
of different culture as well as their way of expressing their thoughts.
From their own experience with the materials presented in the seminar,
hopefully they can come up with their own topic that they can continue
and research towards their graduation essay.
this seminar. Students can open and think deeply with the issues around the world with the aid of current events, documentary films, interviews, etc, giving students a wide range of topics to think about and expand their knowledge by researching some of the issues in depth on their own. Sharing their opinions with their classmates on various issues presented during the course.
The main focus of this seminar is to show students variety of English
they need to confront in the real world. They will be able to explore
and experience authentic English materials via different media. By
exposing students to this real language, they may discover a new
way of learning a foreign language and also deepen their understanding
of different culture as well as their way of expressing their thoughts.
From their own experience with the materials presented in the seminar,
hopefully they can come up with their own topic that they can continue
and research towards their graduation essay.
学修到達目標 / Achievement Goal
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG4 Effective Communication
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG4 Effective Communication
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
The main purpose of the seminar is to help students to get familiar with real English from listening to variety of authentic
language. Students will learn more from observing these documentaries ~ facial, body language etc from the seminar
activities.
language. Students will learn more from observing these documentaries ~ facial, body language etc from the seminar
activities.
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 50 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 0 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 50 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
Students will be exposed to real English people use outside the classroom. Listening activities with the seminal documentaries will be
provided in class and in the SAC. Students will be required to do the listening exercises that will come with each documentary. Students will check their listening exercise in class with their classmates and then the final feedback from the instructor's visual feedback.
provided in class and in the SAC. Students will be required to do the listening exercises that will come with each documentary. Students will check their listening exercise in class with their classmates and then the final feedback from the instructor's visual feedback.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
1st week（Theme）Continuation of Seminar II on the topics of various issues in the real world.
Objective of the course and required weekly listening, reading and the SAC attendance will be explained in detail.
●使用するケース
第2日（Day2）
2nd weekCross-Cultural Experiences
Minority's experience in the multicultural society. Chinese Americans and Islamic Americans' experience in the USA.
第3日（Day3）
rd weekCross-Cultural Experiences
Japanese Americans' experience in Manzanar.
What has changed since 1941 Relocation Camp and then 911?
第4日（Day4）
4th weekFreedom of choice
The critical issue of gun control in the US society. Why is it so difficult to control the possession of guns? What have you learned from the documentary film Bowling for Columbine?
第5日（Day5）
5th weekProgress report of student's seminar project( g-essay)
What is it like to maintain two different cultures?
*Devil’s playground
The Amish live in communities alongside their “english” neighbors but maintain separate culture.
第6日（Day6）
6th weekProgress report of students' G-essay.
What are the common characteristics of successful people?
Success Stories in the U.S – Pro and Cons of Individualism
Successful minorities – Career Japanese women in Manhattan
- Carly Fiorina
- John Wideman a black author’s story
- Nathan McCall a black journalist story
第7日（Day7）
7th weekHow to deal with aging? Some true stories from the U.S.
*Young @ heart
A story of the Young at Heart Chorus, a group of senior citizens who perform contemporary and classic rock and pop songs.
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 20 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 30 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 50 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 20 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 30 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
教科書 Textbook
- No textbooks「No textbooks will be used in this seminar.」N/A（N/A）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Transcripts from the documentary films will be provided.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
No venture, no gain.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
After graduations from U C Berkeley and T C Columbia University, he has been teaching English in Japan since 1981.
（実務経験 Work experience）
1981 Lecturer NUCB
1983 - 1988 Lecturer, Associate Prof Koryo International College
1998 - 2002 Associate Prof, Professor NUCB Faculty of Foreign Languages and Asian Studies
2010 Professor NUCB Faculty of Communication
2011 Professor, Acting Dean NUCB Faculty of Communication
2013 Professor, Dean NUCB Faculty of Communication
2017 Specially Appointed Professor NUCB
2018 Specially Appointed Professor NUCB Faculty of International Studies
2018 - present Professor, Dean NUCB Faculty of International Studies
1988-1995 Japan Based Professor TC Columbia University TESOL MA Program
1983 - 1988 Lecturer, Associate Prof Koryo International College
1998 - 2002 Associate Prof, Professor NUCB Faculty of Foreign Languages and Asian Studies
2010 Professor NUCB Faculty of Communication
2011 Professor, Acting Dean NUCB Faculty of Communication
2013 Professor, Dean NUCB Faculty of Communication
2017 Specially Appointed Professor NUCB
2018 Specially Appointed Professor NUCB Faculty of International Studies
2018 - present Professor, Dean NUCB Faculty of International Studies
1988-1995 Japan Based Professor TC Columbia University TESOL MA Program
He has been involved in various committees during his service at NUCB.