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 further developing students' abilities to perform successfully in an all English-speaking academic and social environment. Since all students are scheduled to study abroad within six months after the course begins, students should become more reflective about their currents skills and future needs.

Building on the English language skills acquired in the first year required courses, the English 1-6 series, and English Communication I, the goal of this course is to help students become responsible international students capable of unsupervised independent language learning while studying 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.

Students will be expected to not only acquire vocabulary and expressions, but also find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently and complete weekly homework assignments. Special emphasis will be given to communicative presentation and writing skills necessary for successfully completing their study abroad programs in the fall semester. 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 Reorientation: How to Prepare for Overseas Study

Brief English reorientation at lecture on students' responsibilities, and what students should to be truly ready for their fall study abroad programs. Students take notes, followed by short class discussion and question and answer session on personal study and preparation plans students plan to pursue before leaving Japan.

Week 2[対面/face to face]：Express Yourself: Letter of Introduction to a Host Family

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on how life with a host family could be different than life with ones own family. Followed by a written assignment on a self-introduction letter to a host family.

Week 3[対面/face to face]：Understanding Messages: Rules in the Home and School

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on rules commonly found in the study abroad home and school environments.

Week 4[対面/face to face]：Analyzing Learning Goals, Silent Interview

Listening, pair work exercise, and written assignment on analyzing one’s desires and personal learning goals.

Week 5[対面/face to face]：Writing about Traditional Japanese Culture

Reading, pair work exercise, small group discussions and written assignment on traditional Japanese culture.

Week 6[対面/face to face]：Character Writing, Different Perspectives

Reading, pair work exercise, small group discussions and written assignment on how a person’s character can affect his/her perspective on things.

Week 7[対面/face to face]：Editing, Common Errors, Writing Conventions

Listening, reading, pair work exercise, and written assignment on writing conventions, common errors and editing one’s writing.

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Creative Writing Prompts, Collaborative Writing

Reading, pair work exercise, small group discussions and written assignment on individual creative writing, and collaborative group writing.

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Stretching the Imagination

Reading, pair work exercise, small group discussions and written assignment on using the written word to create a mental image.

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Creating a Utopian Society

Listening, pair work exercise, and written assignment on the concept of creating a Utopian society.

Week 11[対面/face to face]：Class Project

Brainstorming and planning.

Week 12[対面/face to face]：Evaluating and Revising the Class Project

Evaluating and revising the class project.

Week 13[対面/face to face]：Practical Tips, Preparation for Travel

Practical tips, preparation for travel.

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

Examination/comments.

Students will be expected to keep an English journal which will require weekly updates.
The standard preparation and review time for this class is four hours per week: 2 hours preparation and 2 hours review.

Course materials will be provided by the instructor.

An English to English Dictionary is recommended.

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.