Area Studies (Monday 1 / 09:00-10:30)
[01] Meet and Greet
[02] Introduction / Information
[03] T-Shirt Project / Overview / Student Introductions / Task
[04] The Economics / Podcast / Lecture / Material_01/ Listening
[05] Technology & Subsidies / Podcast / Lecture / Material_02 / Listening
[06] Indonesia [satellite farms / spinning] / *Podcast / Lecture / Material_03 / Listening
[07] Two Sisters / Podcast / Lecture / Material_04 / Listening
[08] Garment Industry / Podcast / Lecture / Material_05 / Listening
[09] Bangladesh / Columbia / Podcast / Lecture / Material_06 / Listening
[10] Nixon and Kimchi / Podcast / Lecture / Material_07 / Listening
[11] Container / Podcast / Lecture / Material_08 / Listening
[12] The Afterlife / Podcast / Lecture / Material_10 / Listening
[13] Work, Trade, Clothes / Podcast / Lecture / Material_11 / Listening
[14] Final Essay (Report)
[15] Grand Review
Reading & Discussion / Monday 2 (11:00-12:30)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will inspire students to “awaken the goodness within themselves.” Students who take this class will have the opportunity to reflect on their lives and reassess the choices they make in their day-to-day encounters. Through in-class lectures and assignments, students will learn the importance of being authentic in their life choices and keeping an open, honest, and positive outlook no matter the circumstance.
If there is a problem with your weekly TASK submissions, the professor will contact you.
If you do not hear from her, that means you do not need to be concerned.
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
04.06 Introduction
04.13 Meet and Greet: Who are you?
04.20 IT COMES AROUND: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
04.27 RESPONSIBILITY: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
05.11 CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening
05.18 LET GO: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
05.25 Presentation Information and Preparation
06.01 PRESENTATION ONE
06.08 PRESENTATION ONE
06.15 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening
06.22 PROGRESS: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
06.29 COMPLAINING: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
07.06 IMAGINATION: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Shadowing / Listening Section
07.13 PRESENTATION TWO
07.20 PRESENTATION TWO
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2026-27
09.14 Summer Vacation Task
09.21 YOUR RESPONSE: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Listening
09.28 YOUR OWN LIFE: Slideshow /Handout with TASK / Listening
10:05 Sports Day Task
10.12 A DIFFERENT TAKE: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Listening
10.19 PRESENTATION THREE
10.26 PRESENTATION THREE
11.09 FAITHFUL CHOICES: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Listening
11.16 WORLD LIES WITHIN: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Listening
11.30 REDEFINING EFFORT: Slideshow / Handout with TASK / Listening
12.07 NO CLASS
12.14 EXPECT FROM YOU: Slideshow / Handout with TASK/ Listening
12.21 PRESENTATION FOUR / AGU Student Survey
01.18.2027 PRESENTATION FOUR / AGU Student Survey
01.25.2027 *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED* - Final Review
EVALUATION
Grades will be determined by balanced performance across the following areas: Two Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks (Contribution/Attendance), and the Final Review for the Autumn Semester.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. All materials are available for viewing or download here.
Fundamental English / Monday 3 (13:20-14:50)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will attempt to inspire students to cultivate an awareness of shin-zen-bi (truth, goodness, and beauty). Upon completing this course, it is hoped that students will have gained a sense of direction to guide their lives. Through in-class lectures and assignments, students will expand themselves and discover the qualities of truth, goodness, and beauty that lie within, waiting to emanate from their deeper selves.
If there is a problem with your weekly TASK submissions, the professor will contact you.
If you do not hear from her, that means you do not need to be concerned.
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
04.06 Introduction
04.13 Meet and Greet: Who are you?
04.20 A GOOD LISTENER: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
04.27 COMFORT ZONE: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
05.11 DISCIPLINE: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
05.18 See next line ↓
05.25 EACH AND EVERY DAY: Slideshow / Shadowing / Handout / Listening
............Presentation + Information and Preparation
06.01 PRESENTATION ONE
06.08 PRESENTATION ONE
06.15 FRUSTRATION: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
06.22 LIVE YOUR VALUES: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
06.29 NEEDS & DESIRES: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
07.06 Presentation Information and Preparation
07.13 PRESENTATION TWO
07.20 PRESENTATION TWO
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2026-27
09.14: Summer Vacation Task
09.21: PEACE: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
09:28: RIPPLES: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
10:05: Sports Day Task
10.12: SEE THE SIGNS: Slideshow / Handout /Listening
10.19: THE JOURNEY: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
10.26 PRESENTATION THREE
11.09: PRESENTATION THREE
11.16: PRESENT MOMENT: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
11.30: THE SEEDS: Handout / Slideshow / Listening
12.07: THINGS NOT TO FORGET: Slideshow/ Handout /Listening
12.14: YOU CAN: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
12.21: PRESENTATION FOUR
01.18.2027: PRESENTATION FOUR
01.25.2027: *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED* - Final Review
EVALUATION
Grades will be based on balanced performance across the following areas: Two Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks (Contribution/Attendance), and the Final Review for the Autumn Semester.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. All materials are available for viewing or download here.
Fundamental English / Monday 4 (15:05-16:35)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will attempt to inspire students to cultivate an awareness of shin-zen-bi (truth, goodness, and beauty). Upon completing this course, it is hoped that students will have gained a sense of direction to guide their lives. Through in-class lectures and assignments, students will expand themselves and discover the qualities of truth, goodness, and beauty that lie within, waiting to emanate from their deeper selves.
If there is a problem with your weekly TASK submissions, the professor will contact you.
If you do not hear from her, that means you do not need to be concerned.
SPRING SEMESTER 2026
04.06 Introduction
04.13 Meet and Greet: Who are you?
04.20 A GOOD LISTENER: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
04.27 COMFORT ZONE: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
05.11 DISCIPLINE: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
05.18 See next line ↓
05.25 EACH AND EVERY DAY: Slideshow / Shadowing / Handout / Listening
.............Presentation Information and Preparation
06.01 PRESENTATION ONE
06.08 PRESENTATION ONE
06.15 FRUSTRATION: Slideshow / Handout / Shadowing / Listening
06.22 LIVE YOUR VALUES: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
06.29 NEEDS & DESIRES: Slideshow / Handout /Shadowing / Listening
07.06 Presentation Information and Preparation
07.13 PRESENTATION TWO
07.20. PRESENTATION TWO / *Do Not Wait Outside; Come Into The Classroom*
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2026-27
09.14 Summer Vacation Task
09.21: PEACE: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
09:29: RIPPLES: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
10:05: Sports Day Task
10.12: SEE THE SIGNS: Slideshow / Handout /Listening
10.19: THE JOURNEY: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
10.26: Midterm Presentation Test (Day 1)
11.09: Midterm Presentation Test (Day 2)
11.16: PRESENT MOMENT: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
11.30: THE SEEDS: Shadowing / Handout / Slideshow / Listening
12.07: THINGS NOT TO FORGET: Slideshow/ Handout /Listening
12.14: YOU CAN: Slideshow / Handout / Listening
12.21: Final Presentations/AGU Student Survey
01.18.2027: Final Presentations/AGU Student Survey
01.25.2027: *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED* - Final Review
EVALUATION
Grades will be based on balanced performance across the following areas: Two Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks (Contribution/Attendance), and the Final Review for the Autumn Semester.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. All materials are available for viewing or download here.
Reading & Discussion (Monday 2)
This course will inspire students to “awaken the goodness within themselves.” Students who take this class will have many opportunities to reflect upon their lives and to reassess the various choices that they make in their day-to-day encounters. Through various in-class activities and assignments, students will learn the importance of being authentic in their life choices and keeping an open, honest, and positive outlook no matter the circumstance.
If there is a problem with your weekly TASK submissions, the professor will contact you.
If you do not hear from her, that means you do not need to be concerned.
SPRING SEMESTER
04.11 Introduction quinoa
04.18 Who are you? spinach
04.25 IT COMES AROUND: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section tomato
05.02 RESPONSIBILITY: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Listening Section potato
05.09 CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Listening buckwheat
05.16 LET GO: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section cucumber
05.23 Midterm Test Info / Preparation (Written) pumpkin
05.30 Midterm Test Submission Due alfalfa
06.06 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening chicory
06.13 PROGRESS: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / LECTURE / Listening Section lettuce
06.20 COMPLAINING: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section broccoli
06.27 IMAGINATION: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section radish
07.04 *Attendance Required* Semester Test Info /Preparation cauliflower
07.11 Semester Presentation daikon
07.18 Semester Presentation fenugreek
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AUTUMN SEMESTER
09.19 ONLINE - Summer Vacation Task
09.26 YOUR RESPONSE: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10.03 YOUR OWN LIFE: Slideshow /Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10:10 No class
10.17 A DIFFERENT TAKE: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10.24 FAITHFUL CHOICES: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
11.07 Student Presentations
11.14 Student Presentations
11.21 WORLD LIES WITHIN: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
11.28 REDEFINING EFFORT: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
12.05 EXPECT FROM YOU: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Listening
12.12 Presentation Preparation
12.19 Student Presentations 1
01.16.2023 Student Presentations 2
01.23.2023 Final Review / Survey
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution/Attendance, and Semester Review Essay.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class.
CONTACT
You are welcome to contact the professor at any time using the link at the top right of this page.
Reading & Discussion (Monday 2)
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This course will inspire students to “awaken the goodness within themselves.” Students who take this class will have many opportunities to reflect upon their lives and to reassess the various choices that they make in their day-to-day encounters. Through various in-class activities and assignments, students will learn the importance of being authentic in their life choices and keeping an open, honest, and positive outlook no matter the circumstance.
SPRING SEMESTER
04.11 Introduction - ONLINE SESSION
04.18 Who are you?
04.25 IT COMES AROUND: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
05.02 RESPONSIBILITY: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ LECTURE / Listening Section
05.09 CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: Hand-Out / Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section
05.16 LET GO: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / LECTURE / Listening Section
05.23 Midterm Test Info/Preparation
05.30 Midterm Test Submission Due
06.06 Student Midterm Submission
06.13 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
06.20 PROGRESS: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
06.27 COMPLAINING: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
07.04 IMAGINATION: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
07.11 ONLINE (See 7.12→)* TEST
07.18 IBKUBE
09.19 ONLINE Orientation + Requirements
09.26 ONLINE YOUR RESPONSE: Slideshow / Lecture / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10.03 YOUR OWN LIFE: Slideshow /Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10:10 A DIFFERENT TAKE: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
10.17 Class Cancelled
10.24 FAITHFUL CHOICES: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
11.07 Student Presentations
11.14 Student Presentations
11.21 WORLD LIES WITHIN: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
11.28 REDEFINING EFFORT: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening
12.05 EXPECT FROM YOU: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Listening
12.12 Presentation Preparation
01.16.2023 Student Presentations
01.23.2023 ONLINE Final Review (New Deadline = 1.28.2022 ) + Survey
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04.11 Introduction - ONLINE SESSION
04.18 Who are you?
04.25 IT COMES AROUND: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (tomato)
05.02 RESPONSIBILITY: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ LECTURE / Listening Section (potato)
05.09 POSSIBILITIES: Hand-Out / Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (buckwheat)
05.16 LET GO: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / LECTURE / Listening Section (cucumber)
05.23 MIDTERM TEST INFORMATION (pumpkin)
05.30 Work on Midterm Test (alfalfa)
06.06 Student Midterm Submission (fenugreek)
06.13 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (chicory)
06.20 PROGRESS: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (lettuce)
06.27 COMPLAINING: Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (broccoli)
07.04 IMAGINATION: Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (radish)
07.11 ONLINE (See 7.12→)* TEST (cauliflower)
07.18 IBKUBE
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Two Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution/Attendance, and Semester Review Essay.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class.
CONTACT
You are welcome to contact the professor at any time using the link at the top right of this page.
Reading & Discussion (Monday 2)
This course will inspire students to “awaken the goodness within themselves.” Students who take this class will have many opportunities to reflect upon their lives and to reassess the various choices that they make in their day-to-day encounters. Through various in-class activities and assignments, students will learn the importance of being authentic in their life choices and keeping an open, honest, and positive outlook no matter the circumstance.
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2021 CLASSES
Look at the "Hand-Out with TASK" as you go through the material. The last page of the "Hand-Out with TASK" must be printed out and hand-submitted to the professor during class time. The "Listening Section" corresponds to section 6 or 7 on the "Hand-Out with TASK."
04.05 Introduction - ONLINE SESSION (quinoa)
04.12 Who are you? (spinach)
04.19 IT COMES AROUND: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (tomato)
04.26 RESPONSIBILITY: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ LECTURE / Listening Section (potato)
05.17 CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (buckwheat)
05.24 LET GO: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / LECTURE / Listening Section (cucumber)
05.31 MIDTERM TEST INFORMATION (pumpkin)
06.07 Work on Midterm Test (alfalfa)
06.14 Student Midterm Submission (fenugreek)
06.21 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (chicory)
06.28 PROGRESS: Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (lettuce)07.05 COMPLAINING: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (broccoli)
07.12 ONLINE* IMAGINATION: Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section (radish)
07.19 ONLINE (See 7.12→)* TEST (cauliflower)
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09.20 Summer Vacation Task
09.27 To Be Announced
10.04 YOUR RESPONSE: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
10.11 YOUR OWN LIFE: Movie Slideshow /Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
10.18 A DIFFERENT TAKE: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
10.25 FAITHFUL CHOICES: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
11.15 Student Presentations
11.22 WORLD LIES WITHIN: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
11.29 REDEFINING EFFORT: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Listening Section
12.06 EXPECT FROM YOU: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Listening Section
12.14 Student Presentations
12.20 Student Presentations
01.17.2022 Special Session
01.24.2022 Final Review [Required] + Survey
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Quarterly Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution, and Semester Review/Final Review Essay.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class.
CONTACT
You are welcome to contact the professor at any time using the link at the top right of this page.
Fundamental English (Monday 3)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will attempt to inspire students to cultivate an awareness of shin-zen-bi (truth, goodness, and beauty). Upon completion of this course, it is hoped that students will have gained a sense of direction by which to steer their lives. Through various in-class activities and out-of-class assignments, students will expand themselves and discover the qualities of truth, goodness, and beauty that lie within waiting to emanate from their deeper selves.
SPRING SEMESTER
04.05 Introduction - ONLINE SESSION (radish)
04.12 Who are you? (turnip)
04.19 A GOOD LISTENER: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (kale)
04.26 COMFORT ZONE: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (cauliflower)
05.17 DISCIPLINE: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (beetroot)
05.24 EACH AND EVERY DAY: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (leek)
05.31 MIDTERM TEST INFORMATION (parsnip)
06.07 Work on Midterm Test (mustard)
06.14 Student Midterm Submission (kohlrabi)
06.21 FRUSTRATION: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (corn)
06.28 LIVE YOUR VALUES: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (fennel)
07.05 NEEDS & DESIRES: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (chervil)
07.12 Student Final Presentations (garlic)
07.19 Student Final Presentations (buckwheat)
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09.20: ONLINE Summer Vacation Task
09.27: ONLINE PEACE: Hand-Out / Lecture / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening
10:04: RIPPLES: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening
10.11: SEE THE SIGNS: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing /Listening
10.18: THE JOURNEY: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing/ Listening
10.25: Student Midterm Presentations
11:08 Student Midterm Presentations
11.15 PRESENT MOMENT: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening
11.22: THE SEEDS: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening
11.29: THINGS NOT TO FORGET:HandOut /Slideshow/Shadowing / Listening
12.06: YOU CAN: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening
12.13 Presentation Preparation
12.20 Student Final Presentations
01.17.2022 Student Final Presentations
01.24.2022 ONLINE Final Review (New Deadline = 1.28.2022) + Survey
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Midterm and Final Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution/Attendance, and Final Review.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class. (Weekly tasks will not be returned if classes are switched to online.)
Fundamental English (Monday 3)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will attempt to inspire students to cultivate an awareness of shin-zen-bi (truth, goodness, and beauty). Upon completion of this course, it is hoped that students will have gained a sense of direction by which to steer their lives. Through various in-class activities and out-of-class assignments, students will expand themselves and discover the qualities of truth, goodness, and beauty that lie within waiting to emanate from their deeper selves.
Look at the "Hand-Out with TASK" as you go through the material. The last page of the "Hand-Out with TASK" must be printed out and hand-submitted to the professor during class time. The "Listening Section" corresponds to section 6 or 7 on the "Hand-Out with TASK."
04.05 Introduction - ONLINE SESSION (radish)
04.12 Who are you? (turnip)
04.19 A GOOD LISTENER: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (kale)
04.26 COMFORT ZONE: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (cauliflower)
05.17 DISCIPLINE: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (beetroot)
05.24 EACH AND EVERY DAY: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (leek)
05.31 MIDTERM TEST INFORMATION (parsnip)
06.07 Work on Midterm Test (mustard)
06.14 Student Midterm Submission (kohlrabi)
06.21 FRUSTRATION: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (corn)
06.28 LIVE YOUR VALUES: Hand-Out / LECTURE / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (fennel)
07.05 NEEDS & DESIRES: Hand-Out / Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening (chervil)
07.12 Student Final Presentations (garlic)
07.19 Student Final Presentations (buckwheat)
*AGU is NOT under lockdown this time, and because only half of the class will attend each presentation day, we will keep with the original schedule and have face-to-face finals on July 12 and 19. If you have a problem with this, please contact the professor from this website. So, see you one more time!
SUMMER BREAK
09.20: Vacation Task
09.27: PEACE: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
10:04: RIPPLES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
10.11: SEE THE SIGNS: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing /Listening Section
10.18: THE JOURNEY: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing/ Listening Section
10.25: Student Midterm Presentations
11:08 Student Midterm Presentations
11.15 PRESENT MOMENT: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
11.22: THE SEEDS: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
11.29: THINGS NOT TO FORGET: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
12.06: YOU CAN: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Shadowing / Listening Section
12.14 Student Final Presentations
12.20 Student Final Presentations
01.17.2022 Grand Finale Session
01.24.2022 Final Review (Report) + Survey
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Midterm and Final Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution, and Final Review.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class. (Weekly tasks will not be returned if classes are switched to online.)
Area Studies (Monday 1)
[01] Meet and Greet
[02] Introduction / Information
[03] T-Shirt Project / Overview / Student Introductions / Task
[04] The Economics / Podcast / Lecture / Material_01/ Listening
[05] Technology & Subsidies / Podcast / Lecture / Material_02 / Listening
[06] Indonesia [satellite farms / spinning] / *Podcast / Lecture / Material_03 / Listening
[07] Two Sisters / Podcast / Lecture / Material_04 / Listening
[08] Garment Industry / Podcast / Lecture / Material_05 / Listening
[09] Bangladesh / Columbia / Podcast / Lecture / Material_06 / Listening
[10] Nixon and Kimchi / Podcast / Lecture / Material_07 / Listening
[11] Container / Podcast / Lecture / Material_08 / Listening
[12] The Afterlife / Podcast / Lecture / Material_10 / Listening
[13] Work, Trade, Clothes / Podcast / Lecture / Material_11 / Listening
[14] Final Essay (Report)
[15] Grand Review
Reading & Discussion (Monday 2)
This course will inspire students to “awaken the goodness within themselves.” Students who take this class will have opportunities to reflect upon their lives and to reassess the various choices that they make in their day-to-day encounters. Through in-class activities and assignments, students will learn the importance of being authentic in their life choices and keeping an open, honest, and positive outlook no matter the circumstance.
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05.04 Introduction (pw: quinoa)
05.11 Who are you? (pw: spinach)
05.18 IT COMES AROUND: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (tomato)
05.25 RESPONSIBILITY: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (potato)
06.01 CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (parsley)
06.08 LET GO: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (buckwheat)
06.15 YOURSELF AS A GIFT: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (cucumber)
06.22 On Your Own - Preparation (pumpkin)
06.29 Midterm Vocabulary TEST - [ LOOK - 07.06 ] (alfalfa)
07.06 PROGRESS: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (fenugreek)
07.13 COMPLAINING: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (chicory)
07.20 IMAGINATION: Hand-Out /Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (lettuce)07.27 On Your Own (broccoli)
08.03 Test Review & Preparation (radish)
08.10 Test - Deep Writing (cauliflower)
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[ORIGINAL SCHEDULE]
04.13 ---
04.20 ---
04.27 Introduction & Syllabus Review
05.04 It Comes Around + Class Task
05.11 Responsibility + Class Task
05.18 Consider Possibilities + Class Task
05.25 PRESENTATION 1 [What to Do]
06.01 PRESENTATION 1 [What to Do]
06.08 Let Go + Class Task
06.15 Yourself as a Gift + Class Task
06.22 Progress + Class Task
06.29 Complaining + Class Task + Survey
07.06 PRESENTATION 2 [What to Do]
07.13 PRESENTATION 2 [What to Do]
07.20 Special Session
--SUMMER VACATION--09.14 Summer Vacation Task
09.21 To Be Announced
09.28 YOUR RESPONSE: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture / Listening Section
10.05 YOUR OWN LIFE: Movie Slideshow /Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture / Listening Section
10.12 A DIFFERENT TAKE: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture / Listening Section
10.19 FAITHFUL CHOICES: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture / Listening Section
11.09 Student Presentations
11.16WORLD LIES WITHIN: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture / Listening Section
11.30 REDEFINING EFFORT: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK / Lecture /Listening Section
12.07 EXPECT FROM YOU: Movie Slideshow / Hand-Out with TASK/ Lecture / Listening Section
12.14 Student Presentations
12.21 Student Presentations
01.18.2021 Special Session
01.25.2021 Final Review [Required] + Survey
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Quarterly Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution, and Semester Review/Final Review Essay.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class.
Fundamental English (Monday 3)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will attempt to inspire students to cultivate an awareness of shin-zen-bi (truth, goodness, and beauty). Upon completion of this course, it is hoped that students will have gained a sense of direction by which to steer their lives. Through various in-class activities and out-of-class assignments, students will expand themselves and discover the qualities of truth, goodness, and beauty that lie within waiting to emanate from their deeper selves.
2020 CLASSES
Print the "Hand-Out" as you self-study. Each week, the last page of the "Hand-Out" must be submitted to the professor using CoursePower. You can find it under "Report" on CoursePower. The "Listening Section" corresponds to section 6 or 7 on the "Hand-Out."
05.18: [1] CoursePower was hard to access and a little crazy today! It seems the Weekly Tasks are now showing up under "Report" on CoursePower, as they should. If you still don't see it, please let me know. [2] A few students did the task for the WRONG class! Make sure you are looking at YOUR class. [3] The task deadline is 23:59 on Sunday night (one day before the next class). [4]The attendance password is in parenthesis below. Remember to check-in using CoursePower within 30 minutes of our class start time (11:00-11:30) to be "present." And, don't worry if you see "absent" or "late" between May 4 and May 18. The first three weeks are "adjustment" times. From May 25, attendance will count! [5]When emailing the professor, include 4 things： 件名: AGU / FUND / 学年組No. / FULL NAME *Let me repeat, please send レポート (final page of Hand-Out task/assignment) from CoursePower and not email.* Thank you!
05.04 Introduction
05.11 Who are you? (attendance pw: mustard)
05.18 A GOOD LISTENER: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (kale)
05.25 COMFORT ZONE: *ReadGreenFontAbove* Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (cauliflower)
06.01 DISCIPLINE: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (beetroot)
06.08 EACH AND EVERY DAY: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (leek)
06.15 On Your Own - Preparation (mustard)
06.22 Midterm Vocabulary TEST- See CoursePower [ BE ON TIME ] (kohlrabi)
06.29 Midterm Test (Deep Writing) TEST (lettuce)
07.06 FRUSTRATION: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (corn)
07.13 LIVE YOUR VALUES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow /LECTURE / Shadowing / Listening Section (fennel) (Attendance problem SOLVED)
07.20 NEEDS & DESIRES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / LECTURE /Shadowing / Listening Section (chervil)
07.27 Final Test (Vocabulary) (garlic)
08.03 Final Preparation (buckwheat)
08.10 Final Test - Report (parsnip) → Sorry for the missing CoursePower! If you have not already emailed your paper to me, please visit CoursePower and make your submission. Thank you, and YOU ARE FINISHED. Yay!
SUMMER BREAK
09.14: Vacation Task
09.21: PEACE: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
09.28: RIPPLES: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
10.05: SEE THE SIGNS: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing /Listening Section
10.12: THE JOURNEY: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing/ Listening Section
10.19: STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
10.26: STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
11.09 PRESENT MOMENT: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
11.16: THE SEEDS: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
11.30: THINGS NOT TO FORGET: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
12.07: YOU CAN: Hand-Out / Movie Slideshow / Lecture / Shadowing / Listening Section
12.14: STUDENT PRESENTATIONS12.21: STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
01:18.2021: Semester Review + Survey
01.25.2021: TBA - Special Session
EVALUATION
Grades will be decided on a balanced performance in the following areas: Quarterly Student Presentations, Weekly in-class Tasks/Contribution, and Semester Review.
TEXTBOOKS
No class textbook. Materials will be distributed via a website link. Students are responsible for bringing printouts of the downloaded material to each class. Weekly tasks will NOT be returned while classes are held online.
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