Project
Rising Africa
Fri. 2nd. Period John N. Kalenga
Keywords:
Academic English, Business English, Culture, Discussion, Extensive Reading, Film, Listening, Presentation, Project, Research, Speaking, Web Activities, Africa, society

Delivery 完全オンライン/Fully Online. This is an active course where you practice your communication skills in English. This course is opened to all students who wish to improve their speaking, writing, and reading skills. The course introduces you to the African society and economic activities.


After the participation in the lecture, students will develop the business communication skills. They will develop the analytical skills through writing, speaking, reading, and small group discussions of subjects related to African society and resources. At the end of the semester, students will be able to deepen their knowledge about Africa, its cultural diversity and more.


- Attendance and class contributions: 30%
- Homework and class activities: 30%
- Final presentations: 40%


1

(Online) Introduction to African history and society

2

(Online) The stage of development in Africa before the colonization

3

(Online) The role of music and dance in African societies

4

(Online) Economic and political issues in the African societies 

5

(Online) Cultural believes in African societies

6

(Online) Education system in Africa and Japan

7

(Online) How clean energy can transform the African society? 

8

(Online) African leadership issue: Let freedom reign

9

(Online) Rising Africa: Myth and reality of foreign aid 

10

(Online) Development of tourism industry in Africa 

11

(Online) The Sub-Saharan Africa

12

(Online) TICAD: how Africa can learn from Japan?

13

(Online) Final group presentations: first session on selected topics

14

(Online) Final group presentations:second session on selected topics

15

(Online) Concluding remarks


I hope you will join the class to enjoy the lessons to discover the rising Africa. This class will be fun and inspiring.