Syllabus (2009)

This is the syllabus for 2009. It's not the same as the current year.

English II (Readings in Social Issues)
Waseda University
Spring 2009

Goals and Objectives:
In the opinion of many, reading is the single most important skill required for a thorough education. The course aims not only to familiarize students with some of the key issues and vital terminology of politics and economics, but also to provide them with an opportunity to tackle a variety of language practices and discussion activities. Students will be expected both to read the book and to play an active part in class discussion, using the texts as a springboard to deeper consideration of the important topics that arise.

Textbook: World Views: English for Political Science and Economics (Waseda University Press)
This book covers five significant themes: globalization; the environment; international relations; society and culture; and perspectives on Japan. All the materials are completely authentic, having been drawn from newspapers, academic textbooks, and famous speeches of the past

Grading:
_ Attendance 35%;
_Participation 15%;
_Assignments 25%;
_ Exams 25%

Weekly Lesson Plan:
We meet twice a week, on Monday and Thursday. The lesson plans belowmay change a little. There may be unplanned “pop” quizzes and other assignments. Additional readings may also be assigned.
Class
Date
Lesson plan

#1
April 6
(All levels) Introduction to the course

#2
April 9
Unit 1 Introduction; Your Views (1); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 1 text

#3
April 13
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (1); Expanded Views (1)

#4
April 16
Unit 2 Introduction; Your Views (2); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 2 text

#5
April 20
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (2); Expanded Views (2)

#6
April 23
“Toward a Greener Future” – extension

#7
April 27
Unit 3 Intro; Your Views (3); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 3 texts

#8
May 7
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (3); Expanded Views (3)

#9
May 11
“The Cold War and Its Aftermath” – extension

#10
May 14
Unit 4 Introduction; Your Views (4); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 4 texts

#11
May 18
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (4); Expanded Views (4)

#12
May 21
“Old Ways, New Ways” – extension

#13
May 25
Unit 5 Introduction; Your Views (5); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 5 text

#14
May 28
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (5); Expanded Views (5)

#15
June 1
Midsemester Review; Q & A session

#16
June 4
Unit 6 Introduction; Your Views (6); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 6 text

#17
June 8
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (6); Expanded Views (6)

#18
June 11
“Two Sides of the Same Coin” – extension

#19
June 15
Unit 7 Introduction; Your Views (7); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 7 text

#20
June 18
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (7); Expanded Views (7)

#21
June 22
“Currents of Interest” – extension

#22
June 25
Unit 8 Introduction; Your Views (8); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 8 texts

#23
June 29
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (8); Expanded Views (8)

#24
July 2
“End of Empire” – extension

#25
July 6
Unit 9 Introduction; Your Views (9); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 9 texts

#26
July 9
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (9); Expanded Views (9)

#27
July 13
“Aging Gracefully” – extension

#28
July 16
Unit 10 Introduction; Your Views (10); Focus on Language.
HW: Read Unit 10 texts

#29
July 20
Review of homework and vocabulary; Shared Views (10); Expanded Views (10)

#30
July 23
FINAL REVIEW; Q & A session; concluding remarks