英語６ （旧カリ）

English 6

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Darnell A. Watson

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

月曜5限

Monday 4:20-5:50

先進工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English／-

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

This class is one semester of speaking and listening for 3rd-year students. We will cover a range of topics, including Ted Talks, Podcasts, Language Skills, Science, and Technology. We will listen to TED talks and Podcasts,  watch documentaries, and read articles for content. You will write original paragraphs to share in class and participate in small group discussions.
Also, each student will keep a daily journal in English. Content can include thoughts, observations, and opinions and must be the student's original work.

Objectives include:
* Improving listening skills
*Building vocabulary
*Improving pronunciation
*Improving speaking skills
*Developing better writing skills
*Developing better communication skills
*Becoming more active and less passive in language learning
*Developing more autonomy for language learning
*Setting goals for language learning
*Developing strategies for meeting your language learning goals

By the end of this term, you should have achieved the following:
*You should have better listening skills
*You should have increased your vocabulary
*You should have better pronunciation
*You should have more fluency in your speaking and writing
*You should have more confidence
*You should have the ability to set goals for learning English
*You should have the ability to create strategies for reaching your goals
*You should be able to have a discussion in English on a range of topics.

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

Participation in this class is based on selection by lottery.

課題に対する作文　Essay／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation

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You need to do any assigned reading or prep work before class. All assigned work must be submitted on time.

Active Class Participation 20%
Presentation of topics 40%
Class Journal 20%
Paragraphs 20%
　　


S: To earn an S, a student must:
Complete all assignments with a score of 90% or better (9 = S)
Submit all paragraphs
Follow class protocols for submitting work
Submit all work on time.
Keep a daily language journal with excellent content
Will not use AI to produce classwork.
Demonstrate a willingness to do more than the bare minimum for an assignment (this means do a little extra - longer, more complex answers to questions.

A: To earn an A, a student must:
Complete all assignments with an average score of 80% (8 = A)
Submit all paragraphs
Follow class protocols for submitting work
Submit all work on time
Keep a daily language journal with good content
Will not use AI to produce classwork.
Demonstrate a willingness to do more than minimal work, including writing longer, more complex answers.

B: To earn a B, a student must:
Complete all assignments with an average score of 70% (7 - B)
Keep a weekly language journal with good content.
Submit 90% of all assignments (no more than one missing assignment)
Submit all work on time.
Will not use AI to produce classwork.
Follow class protocols for submitting work.

C: To earn a C, a student must:
Complete all assignments with an average score of 60% (6 = C)
Submit 80% of all assignments (no more than two missing assignments)
Submit all work within one week of the due date.
Will not use AI to produce classwork.
Keep a weekly journal with minimal content.
Follow class protocols for submitting work

F: To earn an F means a student has not completed more than two assignments, hasn't turned in their written work, hasn't followed class protocols, doesn't actively participate in groups, hasn't done journal or outside work, has used AI to produce classwork, and has an average score of 50% or lower on their assignments (5 = F)

Students must check LETUS weekly for assignments, directions, and class information.

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

The instructor will provide any necessary material

1. Course overview - including topics, schedule, presentations, and class format.

2. Introductions / Prep Language Learning Goals and Strategies

3. Language Goals and Strategies Presentations Due (A) / Work in small groups / Journals are due - Group B

4. Language Goals and Strategies Presentations Due (B) / Work in small groups  / Journals are due - Group A

5. TED Talk Presentations Due (A) / Work in small groups/ Journals are due - Group B
 
6. TED Talk Presentations Due (B) / Work in small groups / Journals are due Group A

7.  Podcast Presentations Due (A) / Work in small groups / Journals are due - Group B

8.  Podcast Presentations Due (B) /  Work in small groups / Journals are due - Group A

 9. Invictus (Video) Journals are due - Group B

10. Invictus (Video) Journals are due - Group A

11.  Inspirational Presentations Due (B) / Work in small groups / Journals are due for the last time - Group A

12.  Inspirational Presentations Due (A) / Work in small groups / Journals are due for the last time - Group B

13. Revisit goals/ Work in small groups

14.  Revisit goals / Work in small groups

15.  Recap 

Ms. Watson has been a journalist and has over thirty years of university-level language teaching experience in the U.S., China, and Japan.

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Check LETUS weekly for updates and for all necessary information.

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