基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	Discussion Skills（４単位）／Discussion Skills
時間割コード ／Course Code	H240500001
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	総合文化学部英米言語文化学科コース決定前／College of Global and Regional Culture Department of British and American Language and Culture
開講区分 ／semester offered	後期／Second Semester
単位数 ／Credits	4.0
学年 ／Year	3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS
科目区分 ／Course Group	専門科目　専門科目選択必修／専門科目 専門科目選択必修
遠隔授業 ／Remote lecture	No

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名 ／Instructor	教員所属名 ／Affiliation
サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS	英米言語文化学科／Department of British and American Language and Culture

※ポリシーとの関連性 ／*Relevance to Policy	This course helps students develop their English speaking ability through discussions on thought-provoking topics related to society, education, and contemporary issues. As one of the options for students in the teacher license training program, some topics will focus on education. Students who miss more than one third of classes will not receive credit unless the absences are officially authorized.In this class, students will learn discussion and rhetorical strategies that will help them participate more effectively in English discussions.
授業に関する問い合わせ ／Inquiries about classes	連絡先は初回授業で案内します。または以下までメールしてください。ellis@okiu.ac.jp
学びの準備 ／Prepare to learn	ねらい ／Goal In this class, students will have the opportunity to practice discussion in a variety of contexts, both casual and formal. They will build confidence and self-efficacy by engaging with relevant contemporary topics and challenging themselves to express their ideas clearly and persuasively. Students will explore different discussion formats, including panel discussions, storytelling, debates, and even telling jokes, helping them develop versatile and engaging communication skills in English. メッセージ ／Message This course will be conducted primarily in English, except in cases where Japanese is absolutely necessary. Active participation, consistent effort, and independent study are required. This will be a safe environment where you will be able to make mistakes as part of the process. 到達目標 ／Attainment Targets At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Participate confidently in both casual and formal discussions. 2. Expressing ideas on contemporary topics. 3.Participate in different discussion formats, from using humor to more formal debates and panel discussions. 4.Develop critical thinking and persuasive communication skills.
学びの実践 ／Learning Practices	授業計画 ／Class Plan The instructor will provide this information on the first day of class. テキスト・参考文献・資料など ／Textbooks, references, materials, etc. Materials will be provided by the instructor. 学びの手立て ／Way of learning Students who miss more than one-third of the total class sessions will receive a failing grade unless special circumstances are recognized by the university. This class will be conducted entirely in English unless Japanese is absolutely necessary. 評価 ／Evaluation Participation and attitude: 30% First Assessment  20% Second Assessment 20% Final Assessment 30%
生成AIの利用について ／Generative AI Usage	生成AIの利用範囲 ／Rules for the use of Generative AI Usage ①利用を認めない(教員の指示がある場合を除く) 補足事項（任意） ／Additional Information 担当教員はシラバスを変更する権利を有します。その場合、事前に学生へ通知します。
学びの継続 ／Continuing to learn	次のステージ・関連科目 ／Next Stage and Related Courses Preparation for further English study, including the development of an undergraduate thesis.
授業外学修時間の考え方 ／Overtime Learning	授業外学修時間はシラバスの授業計画を参考にして、計画・実施してください。

No.	回（日時） ／Time (date and time)	授業計画 ／Class Plan	授業時間外学修の内容 ／Out-of-Class Learning	備考 ／Notes
1	1	Course introduction adn ice breakers.	Prepare introduction and questions
2	2	Introduction to discussion strategies	Practice discussion strategies, Prepare pair interview questions
3	3	Pair interviews; choose casual discussion topics	Prepare one minute presentation on partner
4	4	One minute presentations/Discussion topic 1	Reflect, generate follow up questions
5	5	Discussion topic 2	Reflect, generate follow up questions
6	6	Begin preparation for expert panel discussion	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases
7	7	Choose topics for expert panel discussion	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases
8	8	Panel assessment preparation	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases
9	9	Assessment 1 practice	Prepare for assessment 1
10	10	Panel assessment	Reflect on feedback
11	11	Education issues, choose topics	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases; generate discusson questions
12	12	Education issue 1	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases;generate discusson questions
13	13	Education issue 2	Reflect on progress
14	14	Begin preparation for assessment 2	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases;generate discusson questions
15	15	Assessment 2 practice	Prepare for assessment 2
16	16	Assessment 2 & feedback	Reflect on feedback
17	17	Storytelling and humor: "Homework for Life"	Brainstorm personal anecdote ideas and questions
18	18	Storytelling and humor continued, practice	Prepare personal anecdote and practice
19	19	Storytelling assessment	Reflect on feedback
20	20	Choose global issue topics	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases;generate discusson questions
21	21	Global issues topic 1	Reading and note taking; Practicing key vocabulary and phrases;generate discusson questions
22	22	Global issues topic 2	Reflect on progress
23	23	Prepare for debate	Prepare arguments and rhetorical strategies
24	24	Practice for debate	Practicing arguments and debate strategies
25	25	Debate assessment	Reflection on feedback
26	26	Planning for final assessment topic selection	Prepare topic; practice key vocabulary and phrases
27	27	Synthesis and review of discussion topics	Prepare topic; practice key vocabulary and phrases
28	28	Prepare for final assessment	Prepare topic; practice key vocabulary and phrases
29	29	Practice for final assessment	Final preparation; practice intonation, eye contact, and body language
30	30	Final speaking assessment & feedback	Reflect on feedback; Plan for future improvement
31	31	Wrap up and reflection	Final reflection