英語総合講座III-51
　　Exploring Our World through the News Media
ONODA SAKAE　
小野田　榮		 4単位　
3〜4年　
後期　
11002151

This course is basically geared not only to explore the fascinating world of English but also to learn and consider contemporary issues of the world. Through this course, the students have a wealth of opportunities to expose themselves to Media English and to get valuable information by watching BBC News and ABC News clips and by reading newspaper articles. Based on the information thus obtained, students are expected to write reaction papers, discuss the issues related to themes and present their ideas effectively. Also, on the last day, groups of students present news clips that they have produced as their final projects, which are evaluated by other students. Thus, the primary focus of this course is placed on developing students'critical thinking skills through exploring the world of Media English.
This course will be most valuable for those who have acquired at least upper-intermediate level proficiency and seek opportunities to get actively involved in discussions and presentations.

評価方法： The grades will be based on the following criteria:
Attendance 20%
Class participation 20%
Assignments 20%
Group project 20%
Final project 20%

テキスト名： Sakae Onoda, Lucy Cooker, BBC World: Understanding the News in English 2, Kinseido, 2005

　 Also, handouts will be distributed in class.

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１．General introduction to the course: explanation of requirements, grading criteria and group projects
２．Introduction to Media English, Self-introduction, Analysis of newspaper article
３．Media English quiz to measure knowledge of current events and famous people in the news
４．BBC World, comprehension tasks, discussion and demonstration of a model group presentation
５．Presentation workshop #1: format and basic elements,TV news or newspaper article
６．Presentation workshop #2: language use and techniques,TV news or newspaper article
７．Analysis of effective techniques in news delivery, Newspaper article swap shop
８．BBC News, comprehension tasks, discussion and demonstration of a model group presentation
９．News reporting task, Information gap task
10．Group presentation (Group 1), information gap task
11．Introduction of the final project, Rapid reading task
12．Group presentation (Group 2), Preparation for the final project
13．Introduction of the final projectRapid reading task, Group presentation (Group 6)
14．Group presentation (Group 3), news reporting task
15．Preparation for the final project and consultation
16．Group presentation (Group 4), BBC World News, comprehension tasks and discussion
17．ABC World News, comprehension tasks and discussion
18．Group presentation (Group 5)
19．Preparation for the final project and consultation
20．Group presentation (Group 6)
Preparation for the final project and consultation
21．ABC World News, comprehension tasks and discussion
22．Group presentation (Group 7)
23．Preparation for the final project and consultation
24．Group presentation (Group 8)
25．ABC World News, comprehension tasks and discussion
26．Preparation for the final project and consultation
27．Preparation for the final project
28．〃
29．Presentation and assessment of the final project #1
30．Presentation and assessment of the final project #2