ILAC Course

Back to List

LANe100LA(英語 / English language education 100)
Academic Literacy A
Class 2

Thomas Gerard POWER

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code E1810
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金4/Fri.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes GBP/SCOPE 1~3年
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory
Category (2018~) 2017年度以降入学者
ILAC科目
100番台 外国語科目
4群[必修]英語
Category (2017)

Show all

Hide All

Outline and objectives

Academic Literacy A provides opportunities for students to practice reading and oral communication skills, to develop critical thinking skills, and to express opinions effectively in discussions, written texts, and presentations. This course will help students to improve academic skills and vocabulary skills necessary for success in a university setting. Students will submit assignments and receive feedback in Google Classroom.

Goal

The goal of this course is to provide students with guidelines to develop further academic reading and vocabulary skills as well as to acquire a “scholarly voice" in discussions, literary critiques, and presentations. The course textbook, University Success Reading, Transition Level," helps students successfully work with challenging and engaging authentic content provided by top professors in their academic fields.”

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

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。経営学部:DP3、人間環境学部:DP2

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Classes in Fall 2021 will be held online via Zoom with the possibility of some face-to-face classes or on-demand lectures. Active participation is essential. There will be a brief lecture about academic reading and oral communication skills introduced in the textbook and an analysis and discussion of reading skills and passages each class. Homework will be given each week to prepare students for the next class. The interactive textbook and online learner lab (MyEnglishLab) provide additional ways to introduce authentic texts and review fundamental skills and critical thinking skills. Assignments must be completed and submitted in Google Classroom in a timely manner.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※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。

Week 1:Introduction: What is Academic Literacy?

Syllabus, expectations and grading criteria

Week 2:Reading Skills I

Read actively
Skim & scan
How to avoid plagiarism
Vocabulary acquisition

Week 3:Reading Skills II

Note-taking skills
Topics, main ideas and details
Citing sources

Week 4:Presentation Skills

Brainstorming & outlining
Paraphrasing text
Vocabulary acquisition

Week 5:Critical Thinking Skills I

Fact and opinion Reliable sources
Summarizing skills
APA Citation

Week 6:Presentation Preparation and Research

Develop an argument
Visual aids
Useful expressions
Prompt cards

Week 7:Mid-term Presentations

Presentations with Q & A
Peer Feedback

Week 8:Reading Skills III

Extended reading text
Synthesizing sources
Vocabulary acquisition

Week 9:Reading Skills IV

Patterns of cohesion Word parts & collocations
Outlines and graphic organizers

Week 10:Discussion Skills

Useful expressions for discussions
Vocabulary acquisition

Week 11:Critical Thinking Skills II

Implication and inference
Deliberate implications and direct statements

Week 12:Presentation Preparation & Research

Develop an argument Visual aids
Useful expressions
Prompt cards

Week 13:Final Presentations & Peer Review

Presentations with Q & A
Peer Feedback

Week 14:Review and final assessment

Review of academic literacy skills
Vocabulary acquisition
Final comments

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

If we cannot meet in the classroom on campus, there will be online real time meetings (Zoom) and on-demand lectures through Google Classroom. It is important that you are well prepared for each class and meet on time. If you are absent, you must complete all missed assignments, inform me in person or by email, and be ready for the next class.
University guidelines suggest preparation and review are around 4 hours a week for a two-credit course and around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

Textbooks

Zwier, Lawrence and Vosters, Maggie. (2020) University Success Reading, Transition Level. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN : 9780134400785
https://www.pearson.co.jp/en/catalog/product.php?item=193008

Additional handouts and reading materials will be provided by instructor.

References

Students are required to use the APA citation style when conducting research, writing summaries, and presenting research projects. Most research will be done on the internet and in the library.

Grading criteria

Final Evaluation will be based on:
Participation and regular attendance 25%
Homework and written assignments 25%
Two presentations / research projects 50%

More than three unexcused absences will result in a failing grade.

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students need to have access to the internet, Google Classroom, and Zoom with audio and video capabilities if needed.