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English A2a

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Jono David Feldman

Jono David Feldman

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

金曜3限

Friday 3rd period

理学部第一部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Science Division Ⅰ

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

 In this course, students will improve their reading English skills through a variety of readings, discussions, activities, and review work. Topics include social, political, cultural, historical, and creative arts themes.
 Students are expected to actively participate with classmates in English in pair, group, and full class discussion activities throughout the course. This strategy is critical to not only improving English skills but also confidence when reading and speaking English.
 Students will be required to demonstrate their reading and communication skills in each and every class by way of their preparation, participation, and English output in reading, written, and/or spoken form. Certain unit themes will require students to present ideas to the class, not merely sharing with partner(s).
 This English course is intended to be engaging, fun, and productive. The themes and
activities are designed to give students maximum opportunity to share their personal
views, opinions, and experiences. While many of the activities have specific correct
answers, many of the activities accommodate a range of answers and/or ideas. Students
should feel encouraged to read and speak entirely in English in this environment.

Students will be able to read, write, and communicate in English on the topics covered in
class. Furthermore, students will be able to negotiate meaning and be able to deal with
communication breakdown (non-understanding and misunderstandings) as it happens in
real time. Students will gain greater confidence and ability in expressing themselves in
written form and in understanding others in spoken communication and listening
situations.

Students will …
1. improve their reading fluency
2. improve their listening ability
3. improve their pronunciation
4. improve their writing skills
5. learn to give more complete answers and responses to question and situations
6. broaden their academic vocabulary
7. employ strategies for use maintaining communication in challenging circumstances
8. learn about and comment on numerous themes and topics
9. feel an overall sense of accomplishment and improvement in their English abilities

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 are required to take the TOEIC test during each semester (July and December) and your TOEIC score each semester will factor into your class grade.
 Regular attendance is very important.
 If you are absent 5 or more times throughout the semester,
you will receive an incomplete (-) as your final grade.

課題に対する作文　Essay／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

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- PRE-CLASS PREPARATION Complete unit vocabulary and reading (check vocabulary as needed) and any assigned unit sections
- POST-CLASS REVIEW
Review all key vocabulary, key concepts, and complete other homework as necessary.
Students will be advised on preparation and review in each class based on the needs and
flow of the class.

Grading is based on the following:
- preparation (including general preparation, pre-reading, other homework): 27%
- additional assignments: 10%
- 5 quizzes and final test: 30%
-TOEIC half exam: 33%
NOTE: Quizzes will be given every 2 or 3 classes. The quiz schedule will depend on the
flow of the class.
NOTE: Attendance is not directly counted towards grading unless a student’s lack of
attendance is itself an issue. Students, as a matter or course, are expected to attend all
classes and participate accordingly.
NOTE: Absence is not an excuse for missing homework or any other assignments.
Students are responsible for any and all classwork and homework regardless of absence
or presence in the class. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain class assignment
from either the teacher or a fellow classmate in the event of absence.

・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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What’s That You Say? —
Bright Ideas for Reading, Writing, and Discussing in the English Classroom

ISBN: 978-4-523-17944-3
1刷 2023 年1月9日
著 者 デイビッド・ジョノ Jono David
発行所 株式会社 南雲堂

NOTE: The textbook is required for every class. Students are expected to have a NEW textbook. SAMPLE TEXTBOOKS, PHOTOCOPIES, and USED textbooks are not permitted in the classroom.

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/

Additional materials will be provided by the teacher on a need basis only.

TERM 1: WEEKLY SCHEDULE

WEEK 1: COURSE INTRODUCTION
syllabus, textbook, general overview/guidelines/rules, getting to know you

WEEK 2: UNIT 1. The Last Chance for a First Impression
UNIT FOCUS: The importance and impacts of first impressions.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, personality vocabulary, interview do’s and don’ts

WEEK 3: UNIT 2. Why Learn English?
UNIT FOCUS: The importance and benefits of learning English and other foreign languages.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, open interview questions, pros and cons of leaning English

WEEK 4: UNIT 3. Focus on Photography
UNIT FOCUS: The significance of photography in history and its development.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, comparing various genres, reading a photograph

WEEK 5: UNIT 4. Gender Inequality in Japan
UNIT FOCUS: The status of gender inequality in Japan including historical background and roles genders dominate in Japan.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, stereotyping, gender-neutral language

WEEK 6: UNIT 5. Social Media and the Internet
UNIT FOCUS: The pros and cons of the internet and social media.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, internet vocabulary, sentence building, identifying social media and internet icons

WEEK 7: UNIT 6. Indigenous Peoples of the World
UNIT FOCUS: Native peoples of the world, their struggles, challenges, and populations.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, locations and populations, borrowed vocabulary, developing questions to ask indigenous people

WEEK 8: Unit 7. Great People in History
UNIT FOCUS: Famous people and their impact on the world.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, identifying a selection of famous people, great people in our personal lives, what it means to be a great person

WEEK 9: Unit 8. The Road Less (or More) Traveled
UNIT FOCUS: Why people travel, travel pros and cons, and how travel changes people.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, identifying travel experiences, sharing  personal travel stories, travel quiz

WEEK 10: Unit 9. The Culture of Food
UNIT FOCUS: The importance of food beyond nutritional value, attitudes and symbolism of food, and food trends.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, describing foods, eating etiquette quiz, creating an imaginary restaurant dialog

WEEK 11: Unit 10. Freedom and Responsibility
UNIT FOCUS: The relationship between freedom and social responsibility, and how these terms vary from country to country and within cultures.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, open discussion questions, United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, personal freedoms and responsibilities
 
WEEK 12: Unit 11. Love One, Love All
UNIT FOCUS: Meanings and expressions of love around the world.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, love survey, steps to a life of love, love vocabulary and idioms

WEEK 13: TOEIC Half Exam

WEEK 14: Unit 13. Careers: Nice Job!
UNIT FOCUS: The importance of work and occupations and strategies to identify the type of work one is interested in.
ACTIVITIES: vocabulary, reading comprehension, describing jobs, job interviews, career planning checklist

WEEK 15: TERM 1: Final Exam and Term 1 Review

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The teacher is only available during class time but may be contacted via email:
jono@rs.tus.ac.jp
NOTE: Absence is not an excuse for missing homework or any other assignments.
Students are responsible for any and all classwork and homework regardless of absence
or presence in the class. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain class assignment
from either the teacher or a fellow classmate in the event of absence

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