IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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BSP100CB(初年次教育、学部導入教育及びリテラシー教育 / Basic study practice 100)
Academic Literacy A

Stephen HARRIS

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code A9602
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水3/Wed.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name S401
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
Category General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Academic Skills
Faculty Sponsored Department IGESS

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Outline and objectives

This course will train intermediate and higher level students (CEFR B1+) to more effectively engage in their university studies.

Goal

The goal of the course will be to help students raise their academic related competency in speaking,listening reading and writing.

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

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP2/DP5/DP7/DP9

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. )

The course will combine lectures with individual and group study. This course will also incorporate a presentation project due at the end of the semester. All feedback and correspondence for assignments will be done through Google Classroom and through face-to-face assignments.

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。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Course Introduction

Course outline, Assessment criteria. Self-introductions.

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Building Vocabulary

Developing techniques to aid in the memorization of new terminology.

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Presenting oneself.

Structuring and sign posting in a short presentation. Write and present a short presentation.

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Lecture Listening and Discussion Strategies.
Introduce presentation project.

Using perspective and expressing stance

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Lecture listening and discussion strategies.
Presentation Project con't

Developing listening skills for

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Lecture listening and Discussion Strategies 2.
Presentation Project con't

Identifying signposting language and giving definitions.

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Textual Analysis and Writing definitions.
Presentation Project con't

Predicting the purpose and identifying the main ideas.
Key grammatical structures for writing definitions.

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Understanding Seminars.
Presentation Project con't

Understanding key grammar and contextualizing information.

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Seminar Presentations and Reading.
Presentation Project con't

Understanding structure
Reviewing large numbers and signposting
Predicting content and identifying main ideas

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Developing reading skills.
Presentation Project con't

Evaluating supporting evidence

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Developing lecture listening skills.
Presentation Project con't

Understanding positions
Identifying supporting arguments

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Working with textbooks.
Presentation Project con't

Identifying relevant texts
Writing summaries

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Class presentations

Class presentations.

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Conclusion

Consolidating and reviewing course material

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

Homework will be assigned for some classes. Homework will be checked at the beginning of the next class. Class projects will also need preparation outside of class time. The standard preparation and review time for this class is approximately 2 hours.

Textbooks

No textbook is required

References

To be advised during the course

Grading criteria

20% Overall Participation and Homework.
50% In Class Projects
30% Presentation Project

Changes following student comments

All student input will be carefully considered.

Equipment student needs to prepare

1) Notebook for lectures
2) File folder for handouts
3) Pens and pencils
4) Computer for access to Google Classroom