言語情報科学専攻

• 科目コード（修士）: 31M200-1352A
• 科目コード（博士）: 31D200-1352A
• 開講学期: A1, A2
• 曜限: 土(Sat)4 [14:55-16:40]
• 教室: 8号館 8-418
• 単位数: 2.0
• 担当教員: トム・ガリー

授業の目標・概要

In this course, we will examine critically the role of tests in second-language education, with a particular focus on English-language education in Japan. We will begin the semester by reviewing theories--both formal and informal--of second-language acquisition. We will then closely analyze several major language tests, such as TOEIC, TOEFL, Eiken, and the Center exam, to determine the extent to which they reflect, ignore, or contradict those theories. Finally, we will discuss the relationship between such tests and language-education policy and practice.

授業のキーワード

• 第二言語習得
• 英語教育
• テスト
• 試験
• 言語教育政策

授業計画

The first class will be held on Saturday, September 26. There will be no class on October 10 or December 12. The dates of make-up classes will be decided later.

授業の方法

Readings from various sources will be assigned each week, and the readings will be discussed in class. The class will be conducted in English, though Japanese may be used as appropriate. Depending on the size of the class, students might be asked to give presentations on topics that they have investigated in depth.

成績評価方法

Students will be graded based on their class participation and a final paper, which will be due a few weeks after the end of the semester.

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