基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	英語演習Ⅰ／ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES Ⅰ
ナンバリングコード ／Numbering Code	41-2009
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	国際教養学部言語文化学科／INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ターム・学期 ／Term・Semester	2026年度／2026 Academic Year　　春学期／SPRING SEMESTER
曜限 ／Day, Period	木3／Thu 3
開講区分 ／semester offered	春学期／Spring
単位数 ／Credits	2.0
学年 ／Year	2,3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	ハーウッド　美樹
遠隔授業科目 ／Online Course	－

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名 ／Instructor	教員所属名 ／Affiliation
ハーウッド　美樹	言語文化学科／INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

授業の目的・内容 ／Course Objectives	This course explores contemporary issues in modern society. Students will examine and discuss the constantly changing social issues around us. By engaging with English texts across multiple fields, including the economy and work, culture and society, language and learning, and science and technology, students will build academic knowledge and learn to express and evaluate ideas effectively in English. This course emphasizes the integrated development of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to read and analyze English texts on contemporary issues, express ideas logically and persuasively in discussions, and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate arguments and perspectives.
授業の形式・方法と履修上の注意 ／Teaching method and Attention the course	The course is conducted in an interactive, discussion-based format, and regular attendance and consistent preparation are required. Active participation in discussions, including respectful listening and constructive responses, will be reflected in the grade. Classes include student-led small-group discussions to check understanding of assigned readings, followed by topic-based discussions each week. Course materials, announcements, and assignments will be provided through manaba and in class. Feedback from the instructor will be provided via manaba and during class sessions.
使用言語 ／Language used	英語のみ/English_only
採用している授業方法 ／Teaching methods used
事前・事後学修の内容 ／Before After Study	Students are expected to spend approximately four hours per week on reading of the assigned text and vocabulary clarification including in-class and out-of-class study. Students are expected to prepare for each class by completing the assigned readings and coming ready to discuss the topic every week. Students are also expected to conduct weekly research in advance to deepen their understanding of each topic and articulate their ideas in discussions.
テキスト1 ／Textbooks1	書籍名 ／Title Understanding the World Today 著者 ／Author name Dave Rear 出版社 ／Publisher Seibido ISBN ／ISBN 978-4-7919-7254-8 その他（任意） ／other
テキスト2 ／Textbooks2	書籍名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社 ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
テキスト3 ／Textbooks3	書籍名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社 ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等1 ／References1	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等2 ／References2	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
参考文献等3 ／References3	書籍名/ｻｲﾄ名 ／Title 著者 ／Author name 出版社/URL ／Publisher ISBN ／ISBN その他（任意） ／other
評価方法 ／Evaluation	Class Participation & Discussion: 35% Midterm Presentation: 15% Final Presentation: 20% Final Paper: 10% Quizzes: 20%
関連科目 ／Related Subjects	English I, II, III, and IV
備考 ／Notes	Students who intend to take this course must attend the first class. Further details on this course are described in the course schedule.
到達目標 ／Learning Goal	「英語Ⅰ～Ⅳ」の学習成果を踏まえ、専門的・実践的な英語運用能力を習得し、特定のテーマに関する英語文献研究を行い、実務的課題に対処できるようにする。
DPとの関連 ／Relation to DP	【24カリ】---------- ◎:幅広い教養 ◎:専門知識・技能 ◎:外国語の運用能力 ◎:問題解決力 ◎:情報分析力 ◎:情報発信力 ◎:協働性 ◎:主体性 ○:倫理観

回 ／Time	授業計画（主題の設定） ／Class schedule	授業の内容 ／Contents of class	事前・事後学修の内容 ／Before After Study
1	Introduction	Course introduction: Course content; requirements; and assessment	Giving individual self-introductions
2	Unit 2: Work-Life Balance	Weekly quiz Read and discuss work-balance in Germany in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
3	Unit 3: Lasting the Ages	Weekly quiz Read and discuss Japan's 200-year-old companies in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
4	Unit 4: Universal Basic Income	Weekly quiz Read and discuss universal basic income in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
5	Unit 7: The Secret Life of Gamers	Weekly quiz Read and discuss the secret life of gamers in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
6	Unit 9: Super Solos	Weekly quiz Read and discuss Japan's singletons in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
7	Unit 10: Happiness	Weekly quiz Read and discuss the secret of happiness in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
8	Midterm Exam (Presentation)	Midterm presentation Final paper topic discussion	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
9	Unit 11: Dialects	Weekly quiz Read and discuss different varieties of English in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
10	Unit 14: The Origins of Language	Weekly quiz Read and discuss different varieties of English in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
11	Unit 15: Memory Hack	Weekly quiz Read and discuss how to boost our memory in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
12	Unit 19: Healthspan	Weekly quiz Read and discuss health span in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
13	Unit 20: Helping Hands	Weekly quiz Read and discuss the growing role of robots  in small groups and as a whole class	Reading and annotating the assigned text Preparing for classroom analysis and student-led discussion
14	Final Exam (Presentation)	Final presentation Final paper due	Preparing for final presentation