ERPEnglish Reinforcement Program

This course, the mid-level communication course in the ERP, aims to further develop students’ speaking and listening skills, by expanding their active repertoire of English vocabulary and structures to allow communication on a range of engaging topics and situations. It uses the textbook’s wide range of topics and themes on society and culture as a springboard for planning, discussion, meeting simulation, presentation and debate activities, with a focus on encouraging active engagement, learner autonomy, and critical thinking. In class, students will receive verbal feedback individually from both their instructor and classmates to help them identify and improve their weak areas. For assigned tasks, students will receive verbal and/or written feedback from their instructor on general progress and points to improve.

By the end of this course, students will be better able to:
• make effective presentations in English on academic and other topics, in pairs, groups and individually
• expand ability to listen to prepared speeches and multi-party interactions
• engage in and facilitate discussions on a wide range of topics related to their fields of study
• improve pronunciation to maintain a clear diction understandable by native and non-native speakers
• manage common situations when communicating in English both in Japan and when travelling abroad
• communicate actively by employing strategies for explaining, reasoning, persuading, checking and confirming
• express opinions supported by logical reasoning and convincing evidence, and considering multiple points of view
• build analysis and decision-making skills through group discussion activities
• work together with other students in collaborative projects

英語 / English

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

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1[オンライン/online]：Orientation & introductions
Course preview
Study planning

Write down three SMART learning goals for this course

2[対面/face to face]：CEFR self-evaluation (Initial)
Unit 7: Work; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Work”

3[対面/face to face]：Unit 7: Work; parts c-e
Discussion

Unit 7 review
Prepare & practice Presentation 1

4[対面/face to face]：Presentation 1 – 10%
Unit 8: Technology; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Technology”

5[対面/face to face]：Unit 8: Technology; parts c-e
Discussion

Unit 8 review

6[対面/face to face]：Unit 9: Vacations; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Vacations”

7[対面/face to face]：Unit 9: Vacations; parts c-e
Discussion 1 – 10%

Unit 9 review
Prepare and practice Presentation 2

8[対面/face to face]：Presentation 2 – 10%
Unit 10: Products; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Products”

9[対面/face to face]：Unit 10: Products; parts c-e
Discussion 2 – 10%

Unit 10 review

10[対面/face to face]：Unit 11: History; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “History”

11[対面/face to face]：Unit 11: History; parts c-e
Discussion 3 – 10%

Unit 11 review
Prepare and practice Presentation 3

12[対面/face to face]：Presentation 3 – 10%
Unit 12: Nature; parts a-b

Review / Prepare Presentation 3

13[対面/face to face]：Presentation 3 continued – 10%
Unit 12: Nature; parts c-e
CEFR self-evaluation (Final) / Student surveys

Prepare a short speech on “What I learned in this course”

14[対面/face to face]：Course review / Study planning

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Students will be expected to spend 2 hours a week preparing short speeches on topics related to the textbook units, preparing and practicing evaluated presentations, and completing textbook unit review pages. They will also be asked to set goals and develop study plans as part of their self-study.

● Life 3 (2nd Ed.), Cengage Learning / National Geographic Learning (ISBN: 978-1-33-790564-0)

● Supplementary in-class handouts (free)

Attendance: Five or more absences will result in a failing grade; 30 minutes late arrival or early leave equals absence
Participation: 40% (Involvement & Improvement, Homework Completion); Discussion 30% (Message, Language, Clarity, Contribution); Presentation 30% (Message, Structure, Delivery, Preparation/Effort)

Samuel Harper is from the south of England and has a background in science, centering around the biological sciences, medicine and pharmacology. He graduated in Medical Biochemistry. Following this, he obtained a Cambridge CELTA teaching qualification. His teaching experience includes both academic and corporate classes. He has taught business classes focusing on Presentations, Meetings, Negotiations and general Business Communication. In addition to these courses, Sam has facilitated discussion and writing courses at a prominent medical university in Tokyo. He also has over 2 years’ experience teaching both IELTS and TOEIC examination courses. Sam’s background in science and his teaching experience helps learners improve and develop their logical thinking skills during discussions and debates during lessons.

English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL® iBT 52-60, TOEFL® ITP 470-499, TOEIC® 550-624, IELTS 5.5 or EIKEN® CSE2.0 2304-2399 or English Placement Test α 690-729