Global Issues B （木５）

Global Issues B30

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Helen Margaret Rea

Helen REA

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

木曜5限

Thursday 5th Period

創域理工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Science and Technology

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

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⑤ [対面]ブレンド型授業/ [On-site] Blended format (must include 50%-or-more classes held on-site)

In Global Issues B, students will be introduced to various topics on social issues in the news media. In this course, students will improve the four skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking by discussing topics that are recognized and shared throughout the world. This class will be taught in the medium of English.

You will read, listen to, or watch video about important topics. These topics form the basis of what you speak or write. You will become familiar with some of the challenges faced by people in the world and apply what you have read or watched in guided discussion with classmates. The main objective in Global Issues B is for you to gain knowledge about the issues connected with humanity’s higher aspirations. You will further develop your literacy of current affairs.

By the end of this class you will have furthered your ability to:
1) approach what you read or view with a critical attitude
2) guess meaning from context
3) discuss topics of interest more smoothly
4) improve your writing skills

This class is devised to help provide the following:
• To broaden an outlook on Nature/Human Being/ Society
• To think logically and critically
• To communicate ideas
• To develop a sense of Internationalization (cross-cultural communication/knowledge of foreign languages/knowledge of other peoples/knowledge of International Affairs)

To CV students
The Department of Civil Engineering designates this class under learning/education as “Type (E) Nature/Social Studies: Enhancing the ability to carry out Civil Engineering via a thorough grounding and a greater understanding of Nature/Humanities/Social Science”.

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/​​​

Students must earn a score of 60% or more and be in attendance for 2/3 of classes in order to pass.

この授業の履修を希望する者は必ず初回授業に出席すること。このクラスの履修者数の上限は40名であり、初回授業出席者が40名を超えた場合は、初回授業において選抜（抽選）を行う。初回授業において選抜が実施された場合、その後の履修者の受け入れは行わない。なお、状況に応じて3年生以上の履修登録が優先される場合がある（ただし初回授業への出席は必須）。
Students wanting to take this class must attend from the first lesson. The maximum number of students for this class is 40. If the number of students hoping to register in the first lesson exceeds 40, students will be chosen (by lottery). If the holding of a lottery in the first lesson becomes necessary, class registration will not be automatic. Depending on the situation, 3rd and 4th year students wanting to register for the class will be given priority (but only those who attend the first class).

小テストの実施　Quiz type test／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

The aim of language learning is not simply to memorize but to recall and use words. So we will use English in many different ways—please USE your English!
Active Learning Items:
Strategic Listening & Reading in class and in homework: grasp main points of complex global topics in relation to STEM.
Critical Inquiry and Structured Argument (Padlet): critically analyze media, infer how issues may affect your field, and develop logical, fluent responses to global issues.
Collaborative Project (Padlet): Work together to determine a communication strategy, improve the clarity and impact of your writing and presentations on globally important STEM topics.

Homework requirements will be explained in the first week.

In-class performance 30%
Presentations and writing 40%
Homework and Quizzes 30%

・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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署名：Making Choices: Exploring Your Approach to SDGs　(Student book)
著者：M. Tagashira, F. Hann, R. Fujita
出版社：NGL Cengage 価格：￥2,640税 (古本でも可）
ISBN 978-4-86312-394-6

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/

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1: Overview of the course including an explanation of materials, requirements and evaluation. Detailed plans for each week will be handed out.
2: Engaging with a topical social issue (1)
3: Engaging with a topical social issue (2)
4: Engaging with a topical social issue (3)
5: Engaging with a topical social issue (4)
6: Engaging with a topical social issue (5)
7: Engaging with a topical social issue (6)
8: Engaging with a topical social issue (7)
9: Engaging with a topical social issue (8)
10: Engaging with a topical social issue (9)
11: Engaging with a topical social issue (10)
12: Engaging with a topical social issue (11)
13: Engaging with a topical social issue (12)
14: Assessment of coursework undertaken
15: General review

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オンライン授業が 必要な時に、URL・参加方法をLETUSで参照。
Assessed Homework　（評価あり）:
* Zengengoに大学のMicrosoftアカウントを作成、LETUSにあるjoin codeを入力してコースに参加する。IDを学生記番号にしてください。　なお、Zengengoの後継版であるLingo Lessonを利用する可能性がある。
* Padlet browser/smartphone app ホワイトボード・動画スピーキング用。その都度参加URLはLETUSを参照してください。

Classwork & お助けツール （評価無しなし）
Quizlet browser/smartphone app: English/Japanese wordlists. LETUSを参照。
Edpuzzle browser/smartphone app質問付き動画リスニング。参加コードはLETUSを参照してください。

Charge your laptop and phone and bring them to class each week!

Planned activities may be altered depending on student achievement.

You can contact your instructor Helen REA at a29472@rs.tus.ac.jp
Please state your NAME, your STUDENT NUMBER, YOUR CLASS (GI B), and your CLASS PERIOD (Thursday 5).
Try to email me in ENGLISH - it's good practice!"

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