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BSP100ZA(初年次教育、学部導入教育及びリテラシー教育 / Basic study practice 100)
Reading Skills I

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6015,A6016
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

This course introduces students to the basic reading skills and strategies that are needed for academic success at the university level.

Goal

Students will learn to read course material with accuracy and to build critical thinking skills, thereby increasing their reading confidence and speed.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Through the textbook and its academic reading selections and exercises, students will explore real-world issues, discuss academic topics, read and study content-based and thematic materials; learn to organize their thoughts and notes through a variety of graphic organizers that meet the needs of diverse learning and thinking styles; interact in pair work, small group work, and whole class activities that present opportunities for real-world use of language; acquire tools that promote the critical thinking skills crucial to success in the academic world; expand their vocabulary; and gain familiarity with the ingredients of widely used tests of English proficiency.
Students will receive written and spoken feedback in class for both HW and exams that address areas needing improvement.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

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。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction to the Course

Course requirements; textbook and syllabus review. Study skills and study time management. Academic integrity: avoiding plagiarism.

2[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 1

Scanning for specific information: expressions and set phrases; evaluating websites.

3[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 2

Completing a summary; internet research.

4[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 3

Previewing a reading; making inferences.

5[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 4

Examining debates; considering the specifics of an issue.

6[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection:
Chapter 5

Understanding issues in context; connecting themes and topics.

7[対面/face to face]:Quick Survey; Mid-term Examination

Revision Q&A; reading skills examination covering material and exercises from weeks 1 to 6.

8[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 6

Breaking down a complex issue; internet research.

9[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 7

Considering central points; supporting or challenging a hypothesis.

10[対面/face to face]:Reading Selection: Chapter 8

Underlining and marginal glossing; paraphrasing.

11[対面/face to face]:Special Academic Topic: Topic Introduction

Lecture on the academic topic chosen by the specific instructor; discussion activities; introductory reading.

12[対面/face to face]:Special Academic Topic: Academic Paper (i)

Exploring an academic paper; focusing on introduction; considering the paper in its immediate academic context.

13[対面/face to face]:Special Academic Topic: Academic Paper (ii)

Body and conclusion of the academic paper, with comprehension activities and discussion.
Review of the second half of the course; discussion.

14[対面/face to face]:Quick Survey; Final Examination

Revision Q&A; reading skills examination covering material and exercises from weeks 8 to 13.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students must read the required material and do required exercises for each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Brenda Wegman and Miki Knezevic, New Interactions: Reading and Writing 4, 1st ed. (McGraw-Hill Education, 2020).

References

As specified by the instructor.

Grading criteria

Homework (30%); in-class assignments (30%) and exams (40%).

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Prerequisite

None.