Course outline for CEFR Level B1 Global Issues class

1. Course Title: EIGO SOGO I A 英語総合 I A Global Issues
Instructor: マイケル・スタウト Michael Stout (mickjap@gmail.com)
Course Outline・授業の概念
The purpose of this course is to develop the students’ overall English ability while studying
content related to global issues, culture, or technology. Students will gain knowledge about the
topics through reading or listening exercises, and then express their opinions about them in
spoken and written form. In this way, they will develop all four language skills, along with
relevant vocabulary and grammar.
このコースは、世界での諸問題、文化、科学技術などに関連する内容について学習しな
がら、総合的な英語能力を伸ばすことを目的とします。読んだり、聞いたりして、内容
について学んだあと、自分の意見を書くこと、または、話すことで、表現します。関連
語彙やそれに必要な文法を学ぶと同時に英語の４技能を伸ばします。
Achievement Goals・達成目標
1. To develop the four language skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing.
読み、聞き、話し、書く４技能を
2. To learn about and express opinions on content related to global issues, culture or technology.
世界の諸問題、文化、科学技術などに関連したトピックを学び、また、それについ
ての自分の意見を表明する
Lesson Plans
WK1 Introduction to the course
WK2 Unit 1; Identity
•Discussion; personal identity, bicultural identity, hidden cultural differences,
intercultural communication, conflict
WK3 Unit 2; Values
•Discussion; family roles and responsibilities across cultures, lifestyle values,
career values
•Assignment 1; Due WK4
WK4 Unit 3; Culture Shock
•Discussion; personality types, preparing for life in a foreign country
WK5 Unit 4; Culture in Language
•Discussion; proverbs and idioms in various cultures, international careers
WK6 Unit 5; Body language and Customs
•Discussion; nonverbal communication across cultures
WK7 Unit 6; Individualism
•Discussion; roles of individuals and groups across cultures, working styles in
different cultures
WK8 Mid-term exam
WK9 Unit 7; Politeness
•Discussion; etiquette across cultures
WK10 Unit 8; Communication Styles
• Discussion; variations in expressing emotions across cultures
WK11 Unit 9; Gender and culture

2. •Discussion; gender roles
•Assignment 2; Due WK12
WK12 Unit 10; Diversity
•Discussion; multiculturalism
WK13 Unit 11; Social Change
•Discussion; problems arising from social change, political activism
WK14 Unit 12; Global Community
•Discussion; global citizenship, international business
WK15 Final Exam
Evaluation Factors:
Participation 30%, Midterm test 30%, Assignments 10% Final test 30%
Textbook,
Identity ISBN 0-19-438574-4
Joseph Shaules, Hiroko Tsujioka & Miyuki Iida, Thomson Learning
Preparation: weekly preparation is required before each lesson
Office Hour: Contact by e-mail on mickstout@zenbe.com