Japanese

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AHL11001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	英語ディベート演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	エイゴディベートエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	Seminar in English Debate
Instructor	HIGGINBOTHAM GEORGE
Instructor (Katakana)	ヒギンボサム　ジョージ　マイケル
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Thur1-4：IAS K111
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
			Details will be posted on Bb9. --------------------------- Small and large group discussions, and of course, debates.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : English
Eligible Students
Keywords	Keywords Debate  Argument  Negotiate Logic Persuade
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding） Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture" and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas. （Abilities and Skills） The abilities and skills to summarize one's own research in reports or academic papers, and to deliver presentations at a seminar or research meetings, and to answer questions.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding） ・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture"  and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas. （Abilities and Skills） ・The abilities and skills to summarize one's own research in reports or academic papers, and to deliver presentations at a seminar or research meetings, and to answer questions.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Class Objectives /Class Outline In this class we will develop persuasive communication skills using both formal (academic) and informal (conversational) structures of debate. In the early stages of the course, we will learn the basic concepts and terminology used in academic debates. The students will learn what debate is, what skills are required to debate effectively, and how to implement a debate in the classroom. In the latter stages of the course, we will consider various controversial issues in order to stimulate lively discussion and debate (both formal and informal) in the classroom. This course is open to both Japanese native speakers, and speakers of other languages, including English, and as a result, offers unique challenges and opportunities to all students.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction to Debating lesson2 : Preparation for initial debate on School Uniforms lesson3 : Debate on School Regulations, Uniforms lesson4 : Logic: Inductive and Deductive.          Preparation for second debate on Whaling. lesson5 : Debate on Whaling lesson6 : Logic: Fallacies and False Logic.         Preparation for debate on Genetically Modified Foods lesson7 : Debate on Genetically Modified Foods lesson8 : Guidelines for Persuasion.              Preparation for debate on Zoos lesson9 : Debate on Abolishing Zoos lesson10 : Preparation for debate on Equality lesson11 : Further Guidelines for Persuasion lesson12 : Debate on Equality.              Preparation for debate on Censorship lesson13 : Debate on Censorship lesson14 : Final Debate Preparation, and Course Summary lesson15 : Final Debate on Capital Punishment
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Text/Reference Books,etc. Handouts provided in class and available on Bb9
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
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Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Suggestions on Preparation and Review Read the materials, come to class, participate in discussion and do all assigned tasks. It is particularly important to attend every class, since some days we will be involved in team preparation, and other days in actual debate, where in all cases, each student’s individual contributions are both important, and expected.
Requirements	Requirements The course will be conducted entirely in English.
Grading Method	Grading Method Active participation in classes (30%), completion of in-class and homework assignments (40%), performance on final debate (30%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Message This class is based on effective teamwork, so it is essential that you come to every class and that you work with your partners efficiently and productively. All students must participate in at least five debates in order to receive credit. The class size is limited to 20 regular students plus 10 exchange students (first come first served).
Other	Other This course is open to international HUSA students, and as such, offers an opportunity to work and interact with speakers of many different languages from around the world, all bringing unique perspectives to the various topics that we discuss.
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