Active English A

Active English A

9990T01

L2FLENGn61

斎藤　明宏、半沢　蛍子、安田　利典、Chuck Cooper、Liam McCaughey、Mutondwa Nemurangoni、佐藤　憲一

Akihiro Saito, Keiko Hanzawa, Ken-ichi Sato, Toshinori Yasuda

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

集中講義

Intensive course

創域情報学部（一般教養科目）

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

2.0単位

講義

Lecture

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① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

Active English is designed to foster practical English proficiency in line with the faculty’s philosophy of “Integration and Co-creation.” The course develops the four skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in an integrated manner through regular use of English. Vocabulary and expressions learned prior to university are reinforced and expanded, enabling engagement in critical thinking in English regardless of initial proficiency level.

Materials addressing international and social topics provide opportunities for discussions, debates, and presentations, which cultivate logical communication skills and an appreciation of diverse perspectives. Beyond language acquisition, the course emphasizes the development of three core abilities valued by the faculty: critical thinking, expressive ability, and collaborative skills. These competencies support active participation in the global community and contribute to the creation of innovation.

Students develop and apply their English speaking and listening skills while engaging with international and social topics, and actively cultivate critical thinking and logical communication in English.

Through this course, the following abilities will be developed:

Vocabulary and Expression: Connecting previously learned English knowledge to practical proficiency and applying it flexibly in both everyday and academic contexts.

Information Processing: Accurately comprehending English texts as well as audio and video materials, summarizing key points, and presenting them concisely.

Logical Communication: Expressing ideas clearly and logically, engaging in discussion while providing appropriate evidence and reasoning.

Intercultural Understanding: Appreciating diverse perspectives grounded in different cultural and social backgrounds, and fostering mutual understanding.

Collaborative Thinking: Working constructively with others through the exchange of ideas and developing cooperative approaches to problem-solving.

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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/​​​

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／PBL (課題解決型学習)　Problem-based learning

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Preparation
For each class, students are expected to complete the assigned preparation. This may include textbook exercises, research related to the next lesson’s topic, preparation for in-class speaking activities, and work toward the final presentation. Classes will focus on practical learning activities such as exchanging ideas based on the preparation and developing accurate and effective English expression.

Review (Post-class Study)
After each class, students are expected to review the lesson independently in order to reinforce their understanding and consolidate the expressions and skills covered.

Communicative Ability 40%
Presentation 40%
Learning Attitude 20% (Including homework)

・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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題名：Unlock Listening and Speaking Skills 3, 3rd Ed. (Cambridge University Press)
著者：Archer, Greg/ Jordan, Nancy/ Ostrowska, Sabina
出版社：Cambridge Univ Press
ISBN：9781009797559

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/

必要に応じて指示。

第1回 Get to Know Each Other
第2回 Unit 1:
Animals (1) Animal Intelligence 〜Watch and discuss a video about animal intelligence
第3回 Unit 1:
Animals (2) Animal Rights 〜Listen to and discuss a debate about animals in work
第4回 Unit 2:
Environment (1) Offshore Wind Farms 〜Watch and discuss a video about offshore wind farms and practice making claims with evidence
第5回 Unit 2:
Environment (2) Alternative Farming 〜Listen to and discuss a lecture on an environmentally friendly way of farming
第6回 Unit 2:
Environment (3) Negative Prefixes 〜Practice using prefixes to change the meaning of words and give opinions about energy sources
第7回 Unit 3:
Transport (1) The Air Travel Revolution 〜Watch and discuss a video about how air travel has changed over the last 50 years
第8回 Unit 3:
Transport (2) Scared of flying? 〜Listen to a radio interview about and discuss common phobias
第9回 Unit 3:
Transport (3) Problems and Solutions 〜Discuss problems and solutions and solve the problem of being stranded on a deserted island
第10回 Informative Presentation I:
Presentation Day 1〜４
第11回 Informative Presentation I:
Presentation Day 5〜７
第12回 Unit 4:
Customs and Traditions (1) Mid-Autumn Festival 〜Watch and discuss a video about the Mid-Autumn Festival and introduce a similar Japanese festival
第13回 Unit 4:
Customs and Traditions (2) Cultural Anthropology 〜Listen to and discuss a podcast about how cultural traditions change over time
第14回 Unit 4:
Customs and Traditions (3) Suffixes 〜Practice using suffixes to change the meaning of words and discuss changing traditions
第15回 Review        

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