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科目名 Topic Studies Ⅱ - A  Social Implications of Global Warming
担当教員 東條　加寿子
授業の目的、または到達目標 This course aims to study a selected topic area in depth with reading, writing and presentation components.
授業の概要 In this course, we will read about global warming and deepen our understanding on what is global warming, its scientific data as well as its implications to our society. By critically processing the information and critically thinking about the topic, we will build a sound knowledge and a clear perspective on global warming.
科目群/ベンチマーク Adv-r2
授業の形態 The emphasis is placed on discussion and presentation on the topic.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Course orientation (Aim, procedures and requirements.) Introduction of the topic (global warming.)
  • Reading on "(1) What is global warming?"
2
  • Discussion on "(1) What is global warming?" Checking topic-related vocabulary.
  • Reading on "(1) What is global warming?" (cont'd.)
3
  • Discussion on "(1) What is global warming?" (cont'd.) Quiz (vocabulary.)
  • Reading on "(2) A brief history of the global warming debate."
4
  • Discussion on "(2) A brief history of the global warming debate." Quiz (comprehension.)
  • Reading on "(2) A brief history of the global warming debate" (cont'd.)
5
  • Discussion on "(2) A brief history of the global warming debate" (cont'd.) Quiz (comprehension.)
  • Reading on "(3) What is the evidence for climate change?"
6
  • Discussion on "(3) What is the evidence for climate change?" Quiz (vocabulary.)
  • Begin Research paper - Outline, Introduction, sources
7
  • Discussion on "(3) What is the evidence for climate change?" (cont'd.) Quiz (comprehension.)
  • Reading on "(6) Surprises."
8
  • Discussion on "(6) Surprises." Quiz (comprehension.); Paper outline, sources DUE
  • Reading on "(7) Politics."
9
  • Discussion on "(7) Politics. Quiz (comprehension)
  • Reading on "(7) Politics" (cont'd.)
10
  • Discussion on "(7) Politics. Quiz (comprehension)
  • Reading on "(8) Solutions."
11
  • Discussion on "(8) Solutions."; Paper - rough draft DUE
  • Reading on "(8) Solutions" (cont'd.)
12
  • Discussion on "(8) Solutions" (cont'd.) Quiz (comprehension.)
  • Reading on "(9) Visions of a zero-carbon future."
13
  • Discussion on "(9) Visions of a zero-carbon future." Quiz (comprehension.)
  • Reading on "(10) Conclusion."
14
  • Discussion on "(10) Conclusion." Quiz (vocabulary.); Paper DUE
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15
  • Presentation on research
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準備学習 Students are required to weekly read 10-15 pages on the selected topic. They are also expected to work on research paper with their own focus on the topic.
教科書 Maslin, Mark (2008) Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.
参考文献 TBA
成績評価方法・基準 Class work & quizzes (60%),
Research paper (40%) (includes outline/introduction 5%, draft 10%, final 25%)
関連リンク TBA

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