国際文化学部Faculty of Intercultural Communication

Native English-speaking instructors teach this course using communicative English language pedagogy and classroom practices common in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at universities in English-speaking countries. So students are expected to advance all their language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course will focus on helping students realize studying abroad is not just a dream for them, but will soon be a reality. Since all students are scheduled to study abroad within one year after the course begins, students should start actively preparing themselves for their study abroad experience.

The goal of the course is to: 1) develop students' English language skills and abilities to interact more naturally in English, and 2) give students the sociolinguistic confidence and communication skills necessary for a successful study trip abroad.

国際文化学部のディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP1」「DP3」に関連。

英語 / English

When the university's Action Policy (Conduct Guideline) Level is 2, this class will be conducted online in principle. Details will be communicated via the Learning Managing System.

Various oral discourse themes will be introduced and practised. The instructor’s roles will be that of a co-communicator, facilitator, guide and helper. Students will be expected to: 1) actively participate in classroom activities, 2) ask questions in class, 3) prepare weekly homework assignments at home, and 4) review lessons at home. Students will receive feedback and comments on homework assignments and in class activities throughout the term.

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。

Week 1[対面/face to face]：Class Orientation: Requirements of the all-English Classroom

Brief English lecture on course content, students responsibilities, and grading criteria. Students take notes, followed by short class discussion and question and answer session on the differences between the all-English classroom environment and classes where English is taught through Japanese translation.

Week 2[対面/face to face]：Introductory Learning Strategies: When in Doubt, Ask a Question.

Brief English lecture on concept of learning strategies. Students take notes, followed by short class discussion and pair work practice using confirmation questions to check and clarify meaning in English conversations.

Week 3[対面/face to face]：More Learning Strategies: Breaking Old Bad Habits

Brief English lecture on typical social behavior and coping strategies Japanese students often employ that are not effective or appropriate in an overseas setting. Students take notes, followed by short class discussion and question and answer session on what social habits and behavior students need to change to have a truly successful study abroad experience.

Week 4[対面/face to face]：Learning Strategies: Knowing What You Don’t Know Can Make Learning Easy and Fun

Brief English lecture, and reading on effective listening and reading strategies that help students identify unknown expressions and concepts more quickly, so they can develop a more fluid interactive learning style that allows them to ask for help more easily and thus making learning more enjoyable.

Week 5[対面/face to face]：Identity: Personal and Cultural Identity

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on the concepts of personal and cultural identity.

Week 6[対面/face to face]：Values: Deciding Right and Wrong

Reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on personal values and how one decides between right and wrong.

Week 7[対面/face to face]：Values: Discussing Future Goals

Listening, pair work exercises, small group discussions, and written exercise on one’s values and future goals.

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Culture Shock: Advice for Dealing With Culture Shock

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on the concepts of culture shock, and how to deal with it.

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Culture in Language: Proverbs and Idioms

Listening, reading, small group discussions, and written exercise on how culture is reflected in language such proverbs and idioms.

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Body Language and Customs: Signs and Gestures

Reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on how the meaning of signs and gestures change according to cultural customs.

Week 11[対面/face to face]：Body Language and Customs: Non-verbal Communication Norms

Listening, pair work exercises, small group discussions, and written exercise on how customs affect body language and non-verbal communication norms.

Week 12[対面/face to face]：Individualism: Individualism and Collectivism

Reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on the concepts of individualism and collectivism.

Week 13[対面/face to face]：Individualism: The Challenges of Different Working Styles

Listening, pair work exercises, and small group discussions, on how individual preferences can make different working styles challenging.

Week 14[対面/face to face]：Examination/Review

Examination/Review

Students will be given homework in most lessons. The standard preparation and review time for this class is four hours per week: 2 hours preparation and 2 hours review.

Initially, course materials will be provided by the instructor, but a textbook may be announced at a later date.

An English to English Dictionary is recommended. This course will also use some online English News and Study Materials.

40% In Class Evaluation
40% Final Examination/Term Project
20% Homework
Based on the grading criteria set by the instructor, students that successfully achieve 60% or more of course goals will be able to earn a passing grade for the course.

In order to increase student talking time, students will also take part in a five-minute English conversation during each lesson.