前期 集中講義へ
    英語総合講座III-45
  Introduction to Modern Asia
HEATH ROSE 
4単位 
3〜4 
集中 
11002145

During the course, students will learn about a number of Asian countries in regard to their history, culture, tourism locations, tourist activities, visa requirements and so forth. The course will provide students with the opportunity to study English while learning content on this topic. Students will engage in note-talking activities from lectures, quizzes, planning itineraries and discussions of issues concerning each of the countries.

評価方法: 40% Eight quizzes on teacher's lectures
30% Group lecture/powerpoint presentation on travel in one Asian country
20% Opinion paper on an issue regarding one Asian country
10% Attendence

テキスト名: Heath Rose, Introduction to Asian Studies: Language through content, MARCH Publications, 2008

注意事項: All students should be prepared to talk in this class. Many activities centre on group discussions, debates and other group activities. No experience of travelling in Asia is necessary.

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1. Introduction to the course
2. China: Lecture and note-taking quiz 1, train travel reading, travel video (Lonely Planet China)
3. Vietnam: Lecture and note-taking quiz 2, sight-seeing reading, travel video (lonely Planet Vietnam)
4. Planning a travel itinerary: Skim-reading practice, information search practice, using an English guidebook.
5. Cambodia and Vietnam: Lecture and note-taking quiz 3, reading for information, looking for accommodation, study of Lao customs.
6. Thailand: Lecture and note-taking quiz 4 and 5, travel video (Lonely Planet Thailand), Responsible tourism debate.
7. Myanmar: Lecture and note-taking quiz 6, budgeting for an extended trip, study of Aung San Syu Kyi.
8. India: Lecture and note-taking quiz 7, Indian customs, India travel video (Lonely Planet India)
9. Nepal: Lecture and note-taking quiz 8, planning a trek in Nepal, promoting a trek in Nepal.
10. Travel Itinerary Due: Promoting a trip to Asia.
11. Student Presentations: Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet. One-China policy debate.
12. WStudent presentations: Singapore and Malaysia. Examination of Singapore's unique population, video of Malaysian festivals.
13. Student presentations: Korea and Mongolia. Mongolian customs, planning a travel itinerary for Korea.
14. Student presentations: Choice of southern India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Phillipines, Brunei etc.
15. Conclusion to the course: Class quiz on all countries covered in student presentations.