【授業概要】
・テーマ
(OBJECTIVES): English (C) aims to help students to improve basic communication skills such as listening, conversation and written composition.
・到達目標
By the end of course, students will improve communication skills and vocabulary, enabling efficient communication and providing them with the ability to deal with a wide range of topics. Specifically, they should be able to:
Listening: understand everyday conversation without undue effort.
Speaking: describe clearly a wide range of subjects referring in the main to personal
experiences; express agreement or disagreement in an everyday discussion.
Writing: write sentences of a reasonable length about their environment.
【科目の位置付け】
大学での学修や研究および社会生活において必要とされる英語の，実践的な基礎力を養成する。（基盤教育の基本方針より）(English III (Advanced))
【授業計画】
・授業の方法
TOEIC 20%
Final Presentation 30%
Homework 25%
Quizzes 20%
Class participation 5%
・日程
Most text chapters will be covered over two classes and students will be expected to do individual, pair and group work throughout the course.
【学習の方法】
・受講のあり方
This course uses a topic-based course book, other classroom activities and materials as well as online discussion forums and group work to help develop skill communicating in English, especially through speaking and writing.
・授業時間外学習へのアドバイス
Students will be informed of each week’s theme by at least the prior class period. Students should proactively prepare for each day’s topic beforehand by reviewing class materials and communicating with the teacher and classmates in the online learning area.
【成績の評価】
・基準
Scores for individual assignments and quizzes will be determined throughout the semester, with the final grade being tabulated using the percentages listed in 成績評価基準.
・方法
TOEIC Test – 20%
Class participation – 5%
Homework – 25%
Quizzes - 20%
Final presentation – 30%
Attending a minimum of 2/3 of class is mandatory and those who fail to do so will be given 0 points for the course.
【テキスト・参考書】
Communication Strategies 1 (1st Ed.)
Daivid Paul
Cengage Learning Asia
(2008)
ISBN 13: 9789814232593
【その他】
・学生へのメッセージ
Being skillful in using a foreign language can add a new level of enjoyment to almost any pursuit, from research and job-hunting to reading overseas news about Japanese athletes and online shopping. Developing your skill in English requires practice, the same as any other skill like sports or music.
Let’s use this course as an opportunity to develop your English skills both for your future and enjoyment.
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