ERPEnglish Reinforcement Program

This course, the highest-level communication course in the ERP, aims to further develop students’ already significant speaking and listening skills, by expanding their active repertoire of English vocabulary and structures to allow complex 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 academic presentations (with PowerPoint, etc.) in English on academic and other topics, in pairs, groups and individually
• expand ability to listen to academic presentations and complex multi-party interactions
• engage proactively in and facilitate discussions on a relatively simple academic topics related to their fields of study
• 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
• confidently express opinions supported by logical reasoning and convincing evidence, backed by data and evidence
• expand analysis and research skills by using data to support discussions and presentations in class
• 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

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

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 1: Culture and Identity; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Culture and Identity”

3[対面/face to face]：Unit 1: Culture and Identity; parts c-e
Discussion

Unit 1 review
Prepare & practice Presentation 1

4[対面/face to face]：Presentation 1 – 10%
Unit 2: Performing; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Performing”

5[対面/face to face]：Unit 2: Performing; parts c-e
Discussion

Unit 2 review

6[対面/face to face]：Unit 3: Water; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Water”

7[対面/face to face]：Unit 3: Water; parts c-e
Discussion 1 – 10%

Unit 3 review
Prepare and practice Presentation 2

8[対面/face to face]：Presentation 2 – 10%
Unit 4: Opportunities; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Opportunities”

9[対面/face to face]：Unit 4: Opportunities; parts c-e
Discussion 2 – 10%

Unit 4 review

10[対面/face to face]：Unit 5: Well-being; parts a-b

Prepare a short speech on “Well-being”

11[対面/face to face]：Unit 5: Well-being; parts c-e
Discussion 3 – 10%

Unit 5 review
Prepare and practice Presentation 3

12[対面/face to face]：Presentation 3 – 10%
Unit 6: Mysteries; parts a-b

Review / Prepare Presentation 3

13[対面/face to face]：Presentation 3 continued – 10%
Unit 6: Mysteries; 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 completing homework assignments (preparing short speeches, preparing and practicing evaluated presentations, and completing unit review pages). They will also be asked to set goals and develop study plans as part of their self-study.

● Life 4 (2nd Ed.), Cengage Learning / National Geographic Learning (ISBN: 978-1-33-790565-7)

● 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)

Joe Trujillo is from California, USA and majored in Creative Writing at the University of California. He has been teaching English in Japan for over 10 years in both university and corporate settings. Before teaching he gained experience working at Apple and as part of the Story Team for Final Fantasy XV. Joe creates an engaging lesson environment where he encourages students to communicate effectively. He sees every lesson as a chance for students to develop their own voice and to practice practical English they will use on a day-to-day basis.

English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL® iBT 61+, TOEFL® ITP 500+, TOEIC® 625+, IELTS 6.0+ or EIKEN® CSE2.0 2400+ or English Placement Test α 730+