English Communication

1.科目のねらい・目標

Participants in this course will study and use English in an English-speaking country (England or Australia).
The course aims to develop:
- Communication skills, particularly in spoken English
- An international outlook, through awareness and understanding of a different culture
- Confidence and independence
It is also hoped that this will be an enjoyable and memorable experience for those who take part.

2.授業計画・内容

- Before leaving Aomori, participants will attend a number of orientation sessions to prepare for the visit overseas.
- On arrival in England or Australia, there will be a placement test so that participants can join classes at the appropriate level.
- During the 3 weeks of the visit there will be 60 hours of English lessons, taught in small classes.
- Participants will stay with host families and will be provided with a single room, breakfast and evening meal.
- The schools offer a programme of optional visits.

England: Depart 23 February 2018 Return 18 March 2018 (early spring in England)

English Language Centre
Brighton 　　　

Australia: Depart 23 February 2018 Return 18 March 2018 (late summer in Australia)

Navitas English
Sydney

3.教科書

All learning materials will be provided by the host schools.

4.参考書

5.成績評価方法

Assessment will be performed by teachers from Aomori University of Health and Welfare, with 60% of the final mark for achievement in English and 40% for social and cultural participation and development. A diary in English will be written during the course and an interview in English will be carried out during the final days of the course. Students' social and cultural activities will be monitored through daily contact and through their diaries.

6.授業の工夫している点（授業改善アンケート結果やピアレビュー結果から検討した内容等）

This course is very sensitive to student feedback, and in the past this has prompted changes of destination, timing and course delivery. The current format has proved very popular with participants.

7.備考(学生へのメッセージ、学生購入物品など)

The cost of the course will be announced nearer the time and will include travel, home stay and English classes.
To ensure small classes, it may be necessary to limit the number of participants for each destination. In this case, places will be allocated by lottery once registration for the course has closed.