英語セミナー（特別上級） サブタイトル：　Raise the Issues: Comparing and Evaluating Different Viewpoints The goal of this course is to develop critical thinking, including skills to ask the critical questions needed to evaluate an argument. The course covers controversial issues of international appeal, including economy vs. ecology, liberal arts education at college, globalization, and the right to die. Students gain an understanding of American values and attitudes as they develop their listening and reading skills. They begin to reevaluate their assumptions and develop their own points of view as they develop their speaking (classroom discussion) and writing skills.　　There will be critical question assignments and short written assignments throughout the semester. In the later half of the semester, a 2000-word essay will be assigned. A strict attendance policy will be enforced; virtually no consideration is given to absences caused by extracurricular activities.　 All sessions will be conducted in English.　　　 Textbook(References)：　(1) Numrich, Carol. 2002. Raise the Issues: An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking. Longman.(2) Browne, M. Neil / Keeley, Stuart M. 2003. Asking the Right Questions : A Guide to Critical Thinking 7th Edition. Prentice Hall.

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