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.

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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[オンライン/online]：Class Orientation: Requirements of the all-
English Classroom

Brief English lecture on course content, studentsʼ 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[未定/undecided]：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[未定/undecided]：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[未定/undecided]：Learning Strategies:
Knowing What You Donʼt
Know, and 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[未定/undecided]：Giving your experiences :
Finding your stories and
setting the scene

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 6[未定/undecided]：Giving your experiences :
Description and compression

Conversation exercises, and written assignment on describing experiences.

Week 7[未定/undecided]：Midterm Student Presentations

Individual student presentations to the class

Week 8[未定/undecided]：Discussing your opinions :
Discussion and argument

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on developing and expressing opinions.

Week 9[未定/undecided]：Discussing your opinions︓
The triangle of persuasion

Conversation exercises, and written assignment on persuasive discussion styles.

Week 10[未定/undecided]：Telling how you feel: Physical feelings, likes,
wants and emotions

Listening, reading, conversation exercises and written assignment on expressing physical feelings, likes, wants, and emotions.

Week 11[未定/undecided]：Starting conversations︓
Friends and acquaintances

Listening, and pair work exercises on starting conversations with friends.

Week 12[未定/undecided]：Starting conversations:
Strangers

Listening, and pair work exercises on starting conversations with strangers.

Week 13[未定/undecided]：Putting it all together︓
The flow of conversation

Conversation exercises, and written assignment on how conversations flow naturally from beginning to end.

Week 14[未定/undecided]：Final Presentation

Group presentations to the class

Preparation for pair presentations
The standard preparation and review time for this class is four hours per week: 2 hours preparation and 2 hours review.

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An English to English Dictionary is recommended.

This course will also use some online English News and Study Materials.

20% Homework
20% In class work
30% Midterm Presentation
30% Final Presentation
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.

The course is constantly being improved based on feedback from students.

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