ERPEnglish Reinforcement Program

This course, the lowest level writing course in the ERP, aims to support and strengthen students’ existing writing and discussion skills, by building a solid foundation of English vocabulary and grammar structures to allow simple written and oral communication on a range of engaging topics and situations. It uses the final three chapters in the textbook firstly to analyze and practice space-order (“on the left…behind that”) descriptive paragraphs, secondly to recognize and practice writing well-reasoned paragraphs supported by examples, and thirdly to build students’ ability to write simple logical opinions in longer paragraphs. These writing skills are always balanced with speaking and discussion tasks on a variety of engaging topics, with a focus on encouraging active engagement, learner autonomy, and confidence. 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:
• compose complex, multi-clause English sentences and become familiar with standard conjunctions
• write coherent, logical English extended paragraphs on a range of topics (300 words in length)
• build general vocabulary related to the reading, writing and discussion topics
• improve reading skills (skimming, scanning, comprehension) using short, level-appropriate articles
• engage in and lead simple discussions on a range of topics
• manage common written communication tasks (e.g. emails) in English both in Japan and when travelling abroad
• communicate actively by employing simple strategies for explaining, checking and confirming
• confidently express opinions supported by simple reasoning
• work together with other students in simple 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)
Chapter 4: Describing with Space Order

Prepare a discussion topic based on Chapter 4

3[対面/face to face]：Chapter 4: Describing with Space Order
Discussion

Writing 1 Draft

4[対面/face to face]：Chapter 4: Describing with Space Order
Writing 1 Draft pair review

Writing 1 Final

5[対面/face to face]：Writing 1 Final DUE – 10%
Chapter 4: Describing with Space Order
Discussion 1 – 10%

Review Chapter 4

6[対面/face to face]：Writing 1 Final feedback
Chapter 5: Stating Reasons and Using Examples

Prepare a discussion topic based on Chapter 5

7[対面/face to face]：Chapter 5: Stating Reasons and Using Examples
Discussion

Writing 2 Draft

8[対面/face to face]：Chapter 5: Stating Reasons and Using Examples
Writing 2 Draft pair review

Writing 2 Final

9[対面/face to face]：Writing 2 Final DUE – 10%
Chapter 5: Stating Reasons and Using Examples
Discussion 2 – 10%

Review Chapter 5

10[対面/face to face]：Writing 2 Final feedback
Chapter 6: Expressing Your Opinion

Prepare a discussion topic based on Chapter 6

11[対面/face to face]：Chapter 6: Expressing Your Opinion
Discussion

Writing 3 Draft

12[対面/face to face]：Chapter 6: Expressing Your Opinion
Writing 3 Draft pair review

Writing 3 Final

13[対面/face to face]：Writing 3 Final DUE – 10%
Chapter 6: Expressing Your Opinion
Discussion 3 – 10%
CEFR Self-Evaluation (Final) / Student surveys

Review Chapter 6
Prepare a short speech on “What I learned in this course”

14[対面/face to face]：Writing 3 Final feedback
Course review / Study planning

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Students will be expected to spend 2 hours a week preparing short speeches and discussion topics related to the textbook units, and writing draft and final (evaluated) writing assignments (paragraphs). They will also be asked to set goals and develop study plans as part of their self-study.

● Longman Academic Writing Series (Level 2); Paragraphs SB w/App, Online Practice & Digital Resources,
3rd Edition, Pearson (ISBN: 978-0136769996 )

● 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); Writing 30% (Message, Structure, Accuracy, Evidence)

Wendy is from Australia and majored in Social Sciences. She also holds a Diploma to teach English as a second language. Wendy has lived in Japan for 23 years and has had experience teaching in both universities and Business English in Japanese companies. She aims to create lessons that meet her students’ needs and ensures their content are up-to-date and engaging.

English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL® iBT 45-51, TOEFL® ITP 450-469, TOEIC® 500-549, IELTS 5.0 or EIKEN® CSE2.0 2200+ or English Placement Test α 640-689