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. This 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 practiced. 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：オンライン/online

※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[オンライン/online]：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[オンライン/online]：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[オンライン/online]：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[オンライン/online]：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[オンライン/online]：Identity: Life Experiences

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on life experiences.

Week 6[オンライン/online]：Identity: Nature Verses Nurture

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on the concept of a person's character being a result of genetic factors or social factors.

Week 7[オンライン/online]：Identity: Your Family History

Listening on the concept of the family tree, followed by student presentations about their families, and written assignment introducing one’s family history.

Week 8[オンライン/online]：World Destinations: Describing Places

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on describing places.

Week 9[オンライン/online]：World Destinations: Getting Around

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on traveling into, out of, and around different places in the world.

Week 10[オンライン/online]：World Destinations: Where to Visit in Japan

Listening on places to visit, followed by student presentations about their favorite spots in Japan, and written assignment describing a favorite place.

Week 11[オンライン/online]：Energy Challenges: Sources and Sustainability

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on energy production and consumption.

Week 12[オンライン/online]：Energy Challenges: Organizations and Community Action

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on what activist groups and local communities can do to reduce energy consumption and help the planet.

Week 13[オンライン/online]：Energy Challenges: Persuading Others to Act

Video on a persuasive presentation, followed by student presentations making recommendations for action, and persuasive paragraph written assignment.

Week 14[オンライン/online]：Examination/Review

Examination/Review

Students are expected to prepare weekly homework assignments at home, and review lessons at home to enhance their participation in classroom activities and discussions. The standard preparation and review time for this class is four hours per week: 2 hours preparation and 2 hours review.

Nancy Douglas & James R. Morgan, World Class Level 1 with Online Workbook, Cengage Learning,
ISBN-13:978-1-285-06309-6

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

40% In Class Evaluation
20% Homework
40% Final Examination/Term Project
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.

Students have been happy with this course in the past and currently no student survey data is available to support major changes. Course materials are reviewed periodically and updated when necessary to maintain relevance. The instructor always welcomes comments and encourage students to make suggestions to improve the course at anytime.

Class attendance is a course requirement. Students are allowed no more than three absences in the semester. The instructor reserves the right to modify this course syllabus whenever necessary.