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 become more independent language learners and prepare for their study abroad in the autumn semester. Since all students are scheduled to study abroad within six months after the course begins, students should become more reflective about their current weaknesses and what skill areas they need to improve.

Building on what was studied in previous English Communication classes, the goal of the course is to further develop students' English language skills and academic abilities to interact successfully in an all English-speaking university environment. Students will continue to work on expanding on their general knowledge of intercultural communication and the sociolinguistic communication skills necessary for a fruitful academic experience while living 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 discourse themes related to studying abroad in an English-speaking country will be explored in more depth. 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, 4) and 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.
How is Overseas Study Different?

Brief English lecture on how studying in English in an English-speaking country is different since everyone in class is a foreign student that must speak English to survive. Students take notes, followed by a short reading and question and answer session on what kind of difficulties students could face in that environment and how they might handle those difficulties.

Week 2[対面/face to face]：The World Is Your Classroom.
What Kind of Student Are You?

Brief English lecture on how any place, and any situation could be an opportunity to learn something new if one has an open mind. Students take notes, followed by a short class discussion and written assignment where students need to analyze what kind of students they are now and how they may need to change.

Week 3[対面/face to face]：The World Is Your Classroom.
What Kind of Student Do You Want to Be?

Brief English lecture and reading on how carefully watching and listening to what others say and do, and asking questions about what they say and do is an easy way to learn about social norms and typical behavior as well as language. Students take notes, followed by short class discussion and pair work practice.

Week 4[対面/face to face]：The World is Your Classroom!
What Kind of Student Should You Become?

Brief recap lecture on how to learn more quickly from your environment. Followed by a question and answer session, short class discussion and written assignment where students describe what kind of students they plan to become to make the most of their study abroad programs.

Week 5[対面/face to face]：Appearance reflecting the self and revealing others.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on appearances and what they can communicate to ourselves and to others.

Week 6[対面/face to face]：Meeting people in a domestic environment.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on meeting other people in domestic environment.

Week 7[対面/face to face]：Meeting people: other students, other countries.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on meeting other students from different countries at school and elsewhere.

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Meeting people: expressing ourselves. Etiquette and feelings.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on meeting people, and expressing our feelings while maintaining good manners.

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Culture: explaining Japan.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on explaining the culture of modern Japan.

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Culture: exploring tradition.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on exploring traditional Japanese culture.

Week 11[対面/face to face]：Culture: changing as we speak.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on how quickly cultures can change and evolve.

Week 12[対面/face to face]：Where we live: Town and Country.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on where people live and the difference between city and country life.

Week 13[対面/face to face]：Where we live： Directions and Dimensions.

Listening, reading, pair work exercises, and small group discussions on where people live, how to get there, how the perception of size and distance can change.

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

Examination/Review.

Text preparation and Presentation planning will be required. The standard preparation and review time for this class is four hours per week: 2 hours preparation and 2 hours review.

People Like Us Too, Simon Greenall. Macmillan Pub.

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.

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