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Core Eng IV Pro-D (G2)

2023年度4Q(後期)

外国語

英語

邊 慧元

1

2.00単位

月曜2限、水曜2限

To be able to solve problems in a group setting and present the solutions as a group combining various presentation methods (Powerpoint, poster, etc.) and various speech techniques (Introductions with overview sentences, transitions, etc.) Also, use the vocabulary and grammar we have learned in previous semesters such as describing features, comparison and passive tense.

This is a required course of all first grade students, It requires students not only to use English correctly to the best of their ability but to do so while carrying out practical real-world tasks, Students will practice their skill in using questioning, negotiation, and suggestions to troubleshoot various devices etc. presented to them in various worksheets. They will think of solutions in groups and present them to the class.

Speeches (fluency, vocabulary, speech skills): 70%

Participation (Questions asked in Q&A after presentations etc.): 20%

Quizzes: 10%

Students will make a group presentation of their solution to the company problem
Speech tasks will be divided up among group members.

Introduce final project: Solve a company problem, such as whether or not to adopt a human security guard or a robot.
Introduction to problem solving
Worksheet #1: Troubleshooting - saying the problem
Expressions such as '...is in the wrong place', etc.

Review of Making question sentences for Q&A
2 kinds of questions: information and yes/no
Worksheet #2: Making questions based on the given answers to them.
Quiz - Making questions (for HW)

Take up Making questions quiz
Worksheet #3: Troubleshooting - Identify the problem
After learning part names, use expressions such as 'there isn't any....', or '...needs replacing', etc. to troubleshoot

Body parts used in the names of machine etc., parts
Worksheet 4: Fill in the blanks with body part related part names
Talking about repairs
Worksheet #4: match expressions such as empty, burned out, broken etc. to the illustrations
Quiz - Repairs

Introduce attachment verbs
Worksheet #4: Attachment verbs
Use attachment verbs such as 'is supported by...' to describe set up of the room in the illustration

Introduce troubleshooting for process
Worksheet #5: rain-powered pencil sharpener device
After remembering part names, describe and troubleshoot the device in the illustration using attachment verbs

Mechanical troubleshooting
Worksheet #6: Identify the problem with the bicycle powered television device and say the solution
Use troubleshooting expressions such as 'there is/are no...' etc

Problem-solving in the real world
Troubleshooting devices such as printers and air-conditioners
Worksheet #7: Hotel room problems
Role play calling the front desk and complain about room problems, Staff says the solution.
Use troubleshooting expressions such as '...is not working/won't turn on..', etc.
Quiz - troubleshooting a printer

Problem solving - the conditional
Worksheet #8: The first and second conditional
Worksheet #9: Make conditional sentences to troubleshoot a problem - "Murder on the staircase"
Quiz - The 1st and 2nd conditional (for HW)
Discuss problem solving group presentations. We will look at some samples works by past student teams.

Take up conditional quiz
Introduction to graphs.
Quiz - Graphs: match expressions such as increase, reach a peak, etc. to the illustrations (for HW)
Students decide the topic for their problem solving group presentation.

Take up graphs quiz
The graph explanation process - from upper left axis to bottom right.
Quiz - graphy explanation practice.
Students collect images and data to be used for their problem solving group presentations.

Students start laying out powerpoint slides. Students start writing the script for the presentation.

Students finalize presentations of problem solving group projects

Students start presenting problem solving group projects, and Q&A

Students continue presenting problem solving group projects, and Q&A

Wrap-up