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Final Version (Last Updated on July 6, 2018)

DATE CONTENT Handouts STEP 1: Preparation STEPS 3 & 4: Evaluation and Term Paper Writing
Deadline for Sending E-mail to Mr. Shimura for Your MOP Deadline for Giving 1st Handouts to Class Objective Evaluation Term Paper
4/17 1. Introduction to English Seminar: Current Topics about Japan.
2. Lecture on Physical Messager (i.e., Body Language)
3. Class Picture Taking for Our Web Site		 Student Info Sheet
HOs, pp. 1-2, pp. 3-4 (=HW for 4/20), 22-25
Self-introduction Worksheet
4/20 1. Review of Class #1
2. Self-introduction, Part I
Kato, Tomita, Honma, Watanabe, Tarumoto, Harada, Hoshino, and Orimoto
3. Lectures: Newspaper English, I
 The Japan Times (Wed., April 18), Self-introduction Worksheet, 22-25, pp. 3-4 (= HW)
4/24 1. Review of Class #2
2. Self-introduction, Part II
3. Lecture: Newspaper English, II
4. Scheduling Presentation #1s (May 11 to June 8)
 pp. 3-4
4/27 1 Review: Class #3
2. Lecture: Newspaper English, III
3. Lecture: Longer Presentation, I
 pp. 3b-4b, pp. 5-8, p. 6b, pp. 9-10. Masa, Kosei, Ken, Kota
5/2 1. Review: Class #4
2. Lecture: Newspaper English, IV
3. Lecture: Longer Presentation, II
4. Preparation for MOPs by Masa and Kosei		 pp. 5-6, 6b, 7-8, 10-11. Daisuke, Gaia, Takuma Masa, Kosei
5/8 1. Review: Class #5
2. Lecture: Longer Presentation, III
3. Preparation for MOPs by Ken and Kota		 Kansaku, Waka, Saki Ken, Kota .
5/11 1. Review: Class #6
2. MOPs:
(1) Masa (N/B): "In Japan, new rules may leave short-term lodging industry out in the cold," The Japan Times, April 24, 2018, p. 4.
(2) Kosei (B/N): "Professionals from Japan, India brainstorm on IT industry ties," The Japan Times, April 21, 2018, p. 4.
3. Preparation for MOPs by Daisuke, Gaia, and Takuma
 Yusaku, Satomi Daisuke, Gaia, Takuma . .
5/15 1. Review: Class #7
2. MOPs:
(1) Ken (B): "Abe shows indirect support for U.S. on Middle East Trip," The Japan Times, May 4, 2018, p. 2.
(2) Kota (N): "Tohoku strives to get piece of tourism boom," The Japan Times, April 12, 2018, p. 3.
3. Lecture: Term Paper Writing
4. Preparation for MOPs by Kansaku, Waka, and Saki
 Shun, Fumi, Ayuri Kansaku, Waka, Saki Masa, Kosei
5/18 1. Review: Class #8
2. MOP
(1) Daisuke (N): "Passport stamps a casualty of digital security shift," The Japan Times, April 30, 2018, p. 3.
(2) Gaia (B): "Beer markets get license to changed," The Japan Times, April 1, 2018, p. 1.
(3) Takuma (B): "Yamato and DeNA test autonomous delivery," The Japan Times, April 25, 2018, p. 1.
3. Preparation for MOPs by Yusaku and Satomi
   Rina Yusaku, Satomi Ken, Kota .
5/22 1. MOPs
(1) Kansaku (N): "Fuji eruption could paralyze Tokyo: report," The Japan Times, May 2, 2018, p. 1.
(2) Waka (S): "Tokyo works to boost Paralympic profile before 2020," The Japan Times, April 17, 2018, p. 3.
(3) Saki (N): "Government targets manga piracy," The Japan Times, April 14, 2018, p. 1.
2. Preparation for MOP by Shun, Fumi, and Ayuri
3. Scheduling FOPs (June 12 to Junly 10)		   Shun, Fumi, Ayuri Daisuke, Gaia, Takuma Masa, Kosei
5/25 1. MOPs
(1) Yusaku (N): "Renesas unit worker’s death called karoshi," April 5, 2018, p. 2.
(2) Satomi (N): "Japan struggling to deal with tourism boom," The Japan Times, May 6, 2018, p. 17.
2. Preparation for MOPs by Rina
3. Lecture: Introduction to FOPs		   Masa Rina Kansaku, Waka, Saki Ken, Kota
5/29 1. MOPs
(1) Shun (N/B): "How logos are important for fashion brands," The Japan Times, April 13, 2018, p. 9.
(2) Fumi (S): "Sumo gender controvercy flares anew," The Japan Times, April 6, 2018, p. 1..
(3) Ayuri (B): "Kimono makers hoping for an Olympics tailwind," The Japan Times, May 9, 2018, p. 3.
   Kosei, Saki . Yusaku, Satomi Daisuke, Gaia, Takuma
6/5 1. MOP
(1) Rina (N/B): "Secondhand retail boosted as online flea markets rise in value," The Japan Times, May 12, 2018, p. 3.
2. Preparation for FOP by Masa
   Kansaku, Gaia Masa Shun, Fumi, Ayuri Kansaku, Waka, Saki
6/8 1. Simulation of Discussion Questions in FOPs
2. Preparation for FOPs by Kosei and Saki		   Waka, Takuma Kosei, Saki Rina Yusaku, Satomi
6/12 1. FOP
(1) Masa (N): "Diet gets problem-gambler bill," The Japan Times, May 16, 2018, p. 2.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Kansaku and Gaia		   Fumi, Satomi Kansaku, Gaia . Shun, Fumi, Ayuri
6/15 1. FOPs
(1) Kosei (N): "AI better at finding skin cancer than some doctors: study," The Japan Times, May 30, 2018, p. 6.
(2) Saki (N): "UNESCO bid for Amami and Okinawa isles paused until 2020," The Japan Times, May 25, 2018, p. 2.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Kansaku, Waka and Takuma		 . Yusaku, Kota Waka, Takuma Masa Rina
6/19 1. FOPs
(1) Kansaku (N): "Draft energy plan pushes focus on renewables," The Japan Times, May 17, 2018, p. 4.
(2) Gaia (S): "Nichidai's Miyagawa says coach ordered dirty hits," The Japan Times, May 23, 2018, p. 1 and p. 13.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Fumi and Satomi		 Rina, Ayuri Fumi, Satomi Kosei, Saki .
6/22 1. FOPs
(1) Waka (N/B): "Drone-based delivery services ready to soar, but don't hold your breath," The Japan Times, May 21, 2018, p. 3.
(2) Takuma (N/B): Uber taps Awaji for taxi-hailing service in Japan"," The Japan Times, May 19, 2018, p. 4.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Yusaku and Kota		 Daisuke, Ken Yusaku, Kota Kansaku, Gaia
6/26 1. FOPs
(1) Fumi (N): "Old and new games educate kids on finance," The Japan Times, May 24, 2018, p. 3..
(2) Satomi (N): "Japan aims for self-driving services in time for 2020 Games," The Japan Times, June 6, 2018, p. 4.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Rina and Ayuri		 Shun Rina, Ayuri Waka, Takuma
6/29 1. FOPs
(1) Yusaku (N): "Diets OKs lowering age of adulthood to 18," The Japan Times, June 14, 2018, p. 1.
(2) Kota (N/B): "Nagoya Legoland faces battle to increase visitors," The Japan Times, May 7, 2018, p. 2.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Daisuke and Ken		 . Daisuke, Ken Fumi, Satomi
7/3 1. FOPs
(1) Rina (N): "Second jobs changing attitudes about work," The Japan Times, June 15, 2018, p. 3.
(2) Ayuri (N/B): "Wedding ring jewelers eye LGBT-friendly future," The Japan Times, June 14, 2018, p. 3.
2. Preparation for FOPs by Shun		 . Shun Yusaku, Kota
7/6 1. FOPs
(1) Daisuke (N): "Alleged shinkansen stabber handed to prosecutors," The Japan Times, June 12, 2018, p. 2.
(2) Ken (N): "Abe-led panel OKs new visa plan," The Japan Times, June 16, 2018, p. 1.
 . Rina, Ayuri
7/10  1. FOP
(1) Shun (N): Game addiction, The Japan Times, June 19, 2018, pp. 1-2.
 Daisuke, Ken
7/13  Deadline for TP#2s
Except for Daisuke, Ken, and Shun
 Shun
7/17 Deadline for TP#2s for Daisuke, Ken, and Shun
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7/20 BUID ALL TPs
NOTES on Abbreviations:
N = National, B = Business, O = Opinion, S = Sports, TBA = To Be Arranged