市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course

I use communicative English language pedagogy and classroom practices common in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at universities in English-speaking countries. Students are expected to advance all their language skills, however special emphasis will be placed on academic listening and speaking skills.

Building on what was studied in English Communication classes in the first and second-year, the goal of the course is to develop students' English language skills and academic abilities to interact successfully in an all English-speaking university environment. Students will work on expanding on their general knowledge of intercultural communication and the sociolinguistic communication skills used in an English-speaking academic context.

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。国際文化学部：DP1

英語 / English

This is a Zoom-based online class. Every class is conducted in real-time. Please see HOPPII, the University's Learning Management System for details. 
Feedback on class assignments will be provided by email and/or in one-on-one discussions between the lecturer and the student. Students may request additional feedback on class assignments at any time during the semester. Various discourse themes related life and study in the English-speaking world will be explored in depth. Students will be expected to not only participate in classroom activities, but also find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently and complete weekly homework assignments. Special emphasis will be given to academic listening and speaking skills.

あり / Yes

なし / No

※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。

One：Effective Note-taking (1/4, planning)

To build a basic understanding of the topic, you will write a paper of 200-400 words with a definition of what note-taking is, an explanation of how it can be useful and a concrete example of effective note-taking. Send your classwork by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Two：Effective Note-taking (2/4, acting)

To apply your theoretical understanding in practice, you will listen to the same content spoken at three different speeds and try to produce a perfect transcript. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Three：Effective Note-taking (3/4, observing)

To evaluate your ability to take effective notes, you compare your notes to a transcript of the recording you listened to in the previous class. You write a paper about your strengths and areas for improvement. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Four：Effective Note-taking (4/4, reflecting)

To complete the learning cycle (planning, acting, observing and reflecting), you write a paper about the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the previous three classes. You finish your paper with concrete suggestions for improving your approach to note-taking. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Five：Effective Presentations (1/4, planning)

To build a basic understanding of the topic, you will write a paper of 200-400 words with a definition of effective presentations, an explanation of how they can be useful and a concrete example of an effective presentation. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Six：Effective Presentations (2/4, acting)

To apply your theoretical understanding in practice, you will create a presentation using PowerPoint or Microsoft Word. Your presentation notes should be 200-400 words. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Seven：Effective Presentations (3/4, observing)

To evaluate your ability to give an effective presentation, you practice until you can present without your notes. You write a paper about your strengths and areas for improvement. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Eight：Effective Presentations (4/4, reflecting)

To complete the learning cycle (planning, acting, observing and reflecting), you write a paper about the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the previous three classes. You finish your paper with concrete suggestions for improving your approach to presenting. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Nine：Effective Reading (1/4, planning)

To build a basic understanding of effective reading strategies, you will write a paper of 200-400 words with a definition of effective reading, an explanation of how it can be useful and a concrete example of an effective reading in an academic context. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Ten：Effective Reading (2/4, acting)

To apply your theoretical understanding in practice, you will summarize an article about effective reading. Your summary should be 200-400 words. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Eleven：Effective Reading (3/4, observing)

To evaluate your ability to read effectively, you will take an online reading quiz. You write a paper of 200-400 words describing your experience during the quiz and explaining why you think you got the score you got. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Twelve：Effective Reading (4/4, reflecting)

To complete the learning cycle (planning, acting, observing and reflecting), you write a paper about the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the previous three classes. You finish your paper with concrete suggestions for improving your approach to effective reading. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Thirteen：Critical Thinking in an Academic Context

To assess your progress after the first 12 classes, you will listen to two short online lectures and compare them based on what you learned about effective presentations. Your assessment will consist of 200-400 words. Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Fourteen：Summarizing

In the last class, you will write a paper about three most important lessons you learned in the semester. Your paper will consist of 200-400 words and will include your definition of "most important." Send your classwork and homework by the end of class to: dylan.scudder.67@hosei.ac.jp.

Preparation and review should be around one hour per week. Preparation (homework) is a reflection paper of 200-400 words each week. The paper is based on (1) your learning goals, (2) the challenges you are experiencing as you pursue your goals, (3) the approaches you are using to overcome these challenges and (4) your plans for your next steps. Similar to your classwork, you will write your homework using a template that I will give you. You will submit your homework together with your classwork by the end of each class.

No textbook required this semester.

Any recommended references will be provided during class.

Note: In principle, no more than 3 absences per term are allowed. Assuming that students are absent 3 times or less, their performance will be graded as described below.

Classwork: 50%
Homework: 50%

All classwork is due at the end of each class. At the beginning of each class, I will remind you of the classwork assignment (also in the syllabus). You will submit the classwork to me by the end of each class using a classwork template that I will give you. You will write 200-400 words each class.

Homework is a learning journal based on (1) your goals, (2) the challenges you are experiencing as you pursue your goals, (3) the approaches you are using to overcome these challenges and (4) your plans for your next steps. Similar to your classwork, you will write your homework using a template that I will give you. You will submit your homework together with your classwork by the end of each class. Your homework each week will also consist of 200-400 words.

There are no points for incomplete or late assignments.

In summary, if you complete all the classwork and the homework on time, you can expect a good grade.

Nothing in particular.

In order to complete and submit the classwork and homework for this class, you will need a computer and an internet connection.

All classes this semester are Zoom classes. Use the below link and passcode:

https://hosei-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/84666900104?pwd=c2Rzb1VQaStzTjV5ZHpsYWlWcUFUZz09

Meeting ID: 846 6690 0104
Passcode: 168113