English for Social Sciences 初級 Pre

English for Social Sciences 初級 Pre-Intermediate
[到達度目標]

to give students both the ability and the confidence to communicate effectively in English on
topics related to their lives and studies

to develop students’ knowledge of language, particularly vocabulary, in contexts relevant to
their lives and studies.
[コース概要]
This course is a topic based, integrated skills course with an emphasis on effective communication.
Topics covered will be stimulating and relevant to students’ lives and studies to maximise motivation
and language development. Students will cover the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and
writing, though effective and confident oral communication will be highlighted. The course will also
include language development and pronunciation.
Students will be encouraged to speak English in
class at all times.
[コース回数]
90 分×9 回 合計 13.5 時間
[募集人数]
15 名程度
[開講場所]
豊中キャンパス
[授業概要]
Topic
Contents
Lesson 1
Making conversation
Asking questions, showing interest and keeping conversations going
Lesson 2
Places
Planning a perfect day out in the city of your choice
Lesson 3
Party time
Organising a student party
Lesson 4
Places
Talking about where you are from and your favourite places
Lesson 5
Eating out
Designing a theme restaurant
Lesson 6
Technology
Describing and Predicting Technology
Lesson 7
Advice
Giving, accepting and declining advice
Lesson 8
Entrance Exams
Supporting your ideas and opinions
Lesson 9
Holiday time
Deciding on a place to go on holiday
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English for Social Sciences 中級 Intermediate
[到達度目標]

to give students both the ability and the confidence to communicate effectively in English on
topics related to their lives and studies

to develop students’ knowledge of language, particularly vocabulary, in contexts relevant to
their lives and studies.
[コース概要]
The courses are topic based, integrated skills courses with an emphasis on effective communication.
Topics covered will be stimulating and relevant to students’ lives and studies to maximise motivation
and language development. Students will study using topics related to their department. At
intermediate level from lesson 5 students will study through topics related to their studies.
Students will cover the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, though effective and
confident oral communication will be highlighted. The course will also include language development
and pronunciation.
Students will be encouraged to speak English in class at all times.
[コース回数]
90 分×9 回 合計 13.5 時間
[募集人数]
15 名程度
[開講場所]
豊中キャンパス
[授業概要]
Topic
Contents
Lesson 1
Discussion Skills
Review of basic discussion skills
Lesson 2
Discussion Skills
Developing a complex argument
Lesson 3
Discussion Skills
Interrupting and involving others
Lesson 4
Discussion Skills
Checking and clarifying opinions
Lesson 5
The News
Turn taking and giving your opinion about the news
Lesson 6
Social Media
Managing a discussion on social media
Lesson 7
Womenomics
Discussing life for working mothers
Lesson 8
The Constitution
Discussing constitution change in Japan
Lesson 9
Work discrimination
Discussing discrimination in the workplace
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English for Social Sciences 上級 Advanced
[到達度目標]

to give students both the ability and the confidence to communicate effectively in English on
topics related to their lives and studies

to develop students’ knowledge of language, particularly vocabulary, in contexts relevant to
their lives and studies.
[コース概要]
The courses are topic based, integrated skills courses with an emphasis on effective communication.
Topics covered will be stimulating and relevant to students’ lives and studies to maximise motivation
and language development. Students will study using topics related to their department. At advanced
level from lesson 5 students will study through topics related to their studies.
Students will cover the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, though effective and
confident oral communication will be highlighted. The course will also include language development
and pronunciation.
Students will be encouraged to speak English in class at all times.
[コース回数]
90 分×9 回 合計 13.5 時間
[募集人数]
15 名程度
[開講場所]
豊中キャンパス
[授業概要]
Topic
Contents
Lesson 1
Discussion Skills
Review of basic discussion skills
Lesson 2
Discussion Skills
Developing a complex argument
Lesson 3
Discussion Skills
Interrupting and involving others
Lesson 4
Discussion Skills
Checking and clarifying opinions
Lesson 5
Robotics
Identifying trends and making predictions
Lesson 6
Matahara
Discussing maternity harassment in Japan
Lesson 7
The Future of Education
Discussing education strategy
Lesson 8
Human Trafficking
Summarising and discussing stories about trafficking
Lesson 9
Smart Cities
Discussing whether there is too much technology in cities
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