Japanese Social Issues - How To Analyze Issues And Present Your Opinion (Online)

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Keywords:
Business English, Culture, Discussion, Presentation, Project, Speaking, Web Activities, Writing

***完全オンライン/Fully Online***

This class is an active class. You will learn how to analyze source material related to current Japanese social issues. You will also learn how to present your opinion in front of your classmates. The focus of the class will be on issues that are of interest to young people. We will explore the topics using a variety of online media. Your writing and presentation skills will improve.

You will share ideas and experiences with your classmates.

***We will decide what topics to discuss during our second class. The topics listed below on this syllabus may change depending on the what the class is interested in.***

***Please understand this class has a large amount of groupwork and you must come to class prepared. If you do not like groupwork and you do not have the time to prepare before class, this class is NOT a good match for you***

After completing this course, you will know the basics of analyzing source material and expressing your opinion. You will have improved your writing and presentation skills. You will also have shared ideas with your classmates using a variety of digital tools including video and social networks.

Attendance: 10%
Small Presentations/Writings: 30%
Midterm Project: 30%
Final Project: 30%

1	Introduction Charles' introduction Your introduction Class introduction Learn writing/presentation skills
2	Decide What Topics To Discuss During The Semester + Set Up The Technology We Will Use In Class Learn about how to analyze source material Learn presentation skills
3	Topics: Bullying, Suicide Learn how to express your opinion
4	Topic: Aging Society Presentation
5	Topics: Fewer Farmers And Environmental Issues Presentation
6	Topics: LGBT Presentation
7	Preparation For The Midterm Project Review the key presentation skills
8	Midterm Project Presentation
9	Topic: Handicapped People Presentation
10	Topics: Death By Overwork Presentation
11	Topics: Sexual Harassment, Power Harassment Presentation
12	Topics: Divorce, Family Issues Presentation
13	Topics: Students Decide Individually Presentation
14	Preparation For The Final Project Review the key presentation skills
15	Final Discussion

If you have any questions about how you are evaluated, please ask me immediately. I will be happy to explain to you in more detail what you can do better to achieve a higher score.

If you have any other questions, I'm always happy to help! I look forward to seeing you in class.