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 lecture on students' responsibilities, and what students should do to be truly ready for their fall study abroad programs. Students take notes, followed by a short reading and 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[オンライン/online]：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]：Express Yourself: Explaining Steps in a Process

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on how to explain a step by step process. Followed by student presentations and a written assignment explaining how to do something that takes a number of different steps.

Week 5[対面/face to face]：On the Move: Types of Transportation

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on different types of transportation.

Week 6[対面/face to face]：On the Move: Sharing Economy

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on new ways to travel around cities created by the new sharing economy.

Week 7[対面/face to face]：On the Move: An Opinion Paper

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on the best way to travel in special environments. Followed by student presentations and a written opinion assignment on the best way to go some place when the standard way is not possible.

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Rain or Shine: Climate Extremes

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on different types of extreme weather.

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Rain or Shine: Weather and Erosion

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on how weather can change the physical environment.

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Rain or Shine: A Vivid Description

Listening, reading, and small group discussions how extreme weather can affect people. Followed by student presentations and a written assignment describing a personal experience with a significant weather event.

Week 11[対面/face to face]：What’s Your Game?: Reported Speech

Listening, reading, and pair work exercises on reporting what happened around a sporting event.

Week 12[対面/face to face]：What’s Your Game?: Explaining Important Qualities

Listening, reading, and small group discussions on qualities are important to be good at different types of sports.

Week 13[対面/face to face]：What’s Your Game?: Timed Essay

Timed in class essay on a topic related explaining important qualities for a certain sport.

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

Examination/Comments

Students are expected to prepare weekly homework assignments at home, and review lessons to enhance their participation in classroom activities and discussions. Students are also expected to find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently as a means of increasing their vocabulary and general knowledge. 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.