Bridging Course: Bilingualism and Bilingual Education Course Description：Bilingualism can be studied from the perspectives of language science, society, politics, and/or education. In this course, students will learn about issues concerning bilingualism and its relationship to educational policies. Topics include definitions of bilingualism, bilingualism and biliteracy, immersion classrooms, and the politics of bilingualism. There will be short written assignments throughout the semester (30%). Each student will choose a topic related to the content of the textbook and conduct research. The results of the survey will be presented in an oral presentation (30%) and the final paper (30%). Students are expected to ask questions and contribute their thoughts in classroom discussions (10%). This course will be conducted only in English. Students are expected to have advanced listening/reading skills in English to register for this class. A strict attendance policy will be enforced; virtually no consideration is given to absences caused by extracurricular activities. Textbook (References) ：(1) Baker, C. Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.(4th ed.) Multilingual Matters. (2)Study Skills for College English. Keio Univ Press. (3) Oshima, A..and A. Hogue. 2006. Writing Academic English (4th ed.)

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• やる気がないと続かないと思います。
• 読む量がかなり多いので大変だと思います。プレゼンやライティングも多いですが、とても力になると思います。
• ＢＣとはいえ、英語を学習の中心にできる人がいいと思います（他教科に忙しく、途中で脱落する人もいたため）

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