英語ゼミ４ （後期木２・Fages）

Intensive English Writing 4

99KT49G

L3FLENG108

Laurent Fages

2026年度後期

2026年度

③First semester, Second semester

木曜2限

理学部第一部　応用物理学科（一般教養科目）、工学部（一般教養科目）、先進工学部（一般教養科目）、薬学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science Division Ⅰ
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1.00単位

講義

Lecture

薬学科：選択必修　生命創薬科学科：選択必修

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

Introduction To Western Popular Music

Music is an important and integrate part of the English speaking world. Artists such as The Beatles, Michael Jackson, or more recently Lady Gaga have been known internationally.
They have written and produced songs with lyrics that everybody around the world know and
can sing and understand.
This course deals with western popular music, what it is constituted of, its origins, and the
impact it has had on people’s life. This course is divided in two parts. The first part ( 1st Term ) focuses on the music genres, their origins, and some of the social effects they have had.
The second part ( second term) is a sort of in-depth analysis of some of the social & cultural ,
and in some cases political, impact the genres have had on the society as a whole and how
they shaped identity.

Each lesson will involve individual, pair then group-work based on the reading & listening
activities leading to group presentations based on the themes studied.

Most classes will have assignments to do at home posted on LETUS.

Remember to check LETUS often.

　
目的

The primary objectives of this course are to improve students’ communicative competence by
way of reading, listening, discussion and group presentation. Each class deals with a different
topic and is designed to help the students acquire a good grasp of the themes. The content of this course will bring the students to cross-discuss, present & demonstrate how much they
have learned.

At the end of this course, students will have improved their listening, reading, writing and
speaking skills in a pleasant way. They will also have acquired a keen awareness of what
Western Popular Music is, how it shaped people's identity and how it influenced a number of
cultural, societal and in some cases political aspects.

Students should be able to :
- give a full presentation in English
- engage in and lead discussions
- ask & answer questions with details
- take notes down and summarize a lecture or reading passage
- understand and explain vocabulary items　　

Fluency in a language requires practice. Practice is vital.
In this class you need to speak English.

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/​​​

薬学科：DP1、DP4　生命創薬科学科：DP1、DP5

英語で多くのものを読むことに対するモチベーションがあれば、英語力の高低や前提知識は問いません。
紙でも電子辞書どちらでもかまいませんが、辞書は毎回必ず持参すること。
授業内での発表、また課題があるため、その連絡のためにも出席は必須になります。

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

-Individually
-Pair-work
-Group Work

Students will be expected to read outside the classroom and prepare thoroughly for class.
External research on the themes will be necessary for the assignments.

Your final grades will be determined from your performance, your assignments
scores as well as your mid-term and final presentations.

-Attendance will be taken from the number of classes you attend.
-Your performance will be determined from the quality of your work and your attitude in class.
-The mid-term and final assignments will be based on what has been learned during the course.

Grades:

50% class participation including project.
25% mid & final assignments
25% performance

・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/

Notebook, pens and pencils. In addition you need to take careful notes during class.
Dictionaries are allowed but cell phones are forbidden.
You are expected to be responsible for your studies and show respect to your
classmates and the teacher.

External reading and documentary on you tube.

第1回　ガイダンス
第2回　What is Western Popular Music?
第3回　Technology in Western Popular Music
第4回　How the music of Jazz came about
第5回　A quick view at the Blues
第6回　Short group presentation day - online/zoom
第7回　Looking at Country Music
第8回　The 50's and the rebellious youth - written assignment
第9回　The turbulent 60's - written assignment
第10回 Presentation day - online presentation about the 60's ( counted as mid-term )
第11回 The 70's - The continuity
第12回 The 80's - New sound, New era
第13回 Final presentation preparation
第14回 Final preparation day
第15回 Review & feedback

- I have been teaching this course for several years in several places. I also have a solid experience as a musician and great knowledge in music.

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Special notes
While the teacher is aware that students are busy and that this class is only one out of many
the students are taking, classroom participation and the external research on topics for presentation assignments will be a large percentage of the final grade. Non-responsive behavior during pair or group activities is disrespectful and demotivating to other students, and will hurt the final grade severely for non-responsive or non-cooperative students.
　　

Contact: larryfagesbaker@gmail.com

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