Academic Discussions （アカデミック・ディスカッション演習）

科目名	Academic Discussions （アカデミック・ディスカッション演習）
担当教員	Johnston, Scott
授業の目的、または到達目標	This class is designed to give students experience in presenting, explaining, and defending different sides of an issue or argument. In addition, students will write to support their ideas. Learning Goals: Can give clear presentations Can argue a point Can respond to questions Can actively participate in academic discussions Can use appropriate gestures and non-verbal communication skills
授業の概要	Students will learn the following skills: (a) how to express themselves clearly and persuasively; (b) how to recognize and construct logical, well-supported arguments in English; (c) how to defend their opinions and viewpoints in English discussions; (d) how to write clear arguments and support


授業の形態	Students will participate regularly in dialogues, debates, panel discussions, and Question-and-Answer sessions. The focus of language use will be on oral discussion and debate; in some activities, written texts will be created to support oral performance.
時間割		概要	宿題(予習・復習等)
	1	Introduction to Debate and Discussion topics and technique
	2	Debates	Reading
	3	Critical Thinking	Reading
	4	Critical Thinking	Reading
	5	Using body language, vocal tone, and oral delivery skills	Reading
	6	Using rebuttal, disagreement, and redirection	Discussion
	7	Debate presentations	Debate
	8	Parts of a Discussion and Opinion	Reading
	9	Making Sense and evaluating opinions	Reading
	10	Discussion	Discussion
	11	Expressing meanings and nuances in Panel	Reading
	12	Panel	Panel discussion
	13	Writing your ideas (prepare for final projects)	Writing
	14	Writing your ideas (prepare for final projects)	Writing
	15	Final Project presentations	Presentations
準備学習	Be ready for discussions, debate and presentations
教科書	None
成績評価方法・基準	Class work and Homework　20% Debate 20% Question/Answer sessions 20%　 Panel Discussion(s) 20% Final Project with writing　　20%

時間割

担当教員	開講学期	開講曜日	開講時限	履修クラス	単位数
Johnston, Scott	春学期	火曜日	２時限		2