This course helps prepare the student for study abroad.It is expected that students are planning to undertake some form of study abroad within the next year or two.

By the end of the course students will have more confidence in their spoken language and better conversations skills to help their transition when living in a foreign country. Basic information and preparation skills will also be taught.

English communication, study abroad, active learning.

A-1．ミニッツペーパー、リフレクションペーパー等によって、自分の考えや意見をまとめ、文章を記述し提出する機会がある。：1～25％
B-1．学生同士の話し合いの中で互いの意見に触れる機会がある。：1～25％
C-1．自分の意見をまとめて発表する機会がある。：1～25％
D-1．演習、実習、実験等を行う機会がある。：1～25％
A-2．小レポート等により、事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）が必要な知識の上に思考力を問う形での文章を記述する機会がある。：1～25％
C-2．事前学習（下調べ、調査等含む）をした上で、プレゼンテーションを行い、互いに質疑応答や議論を行う機会がある。：1～25％

This course is designed to encourage students to study abroad and to gain international perspectives and experiences through overseas living. This course will also enable the student to gain a high level of competence in English, including the ability to express ideas fluently.

04.質の高い教育をみんなに

Basic classroom methodology will be used to create a natural English-speaking environment in class for 90 minutes. Examples and new vocabulary will be given but the onus will be on the student to communicate in English within their group. Building fluency is the main aim of each class. A textbook will be followed but won't be the only teaching resource. There will be many discussions for the student to participate in.

The course will proceed as follows:

1. General basics - talking about yourself (text)
2. Study abroad - problems and thoughts (discussion)
3. Country guides + presentation
4. Listening activities

Students are expected to be planning to study abroad and attend all classes. Thus, students must participate in class regularly since every absence will have a negative effect on the student’s final grade. Be on time and be prepared to make conversation and ask questions if there’s any uncertainty. The level of this course corresponds approximately to a TOEIC score of 450-600.

Use this course as a chance to improve your English skills. Tell me what skills you'd like more practice in. An estimated amount of time to be spent on preparation and review of each lesson will be 1 hour a week.

Active participation in conversations is a basic requirement. Preparation for discussions is also expected. Presentations should be practiced thoroughly before actual delivery. Grading is based on (a) participation in class (b) acquisition of knowledge (c) level of comprehension (d) level of general skills (logical thinking, writing, etc.)

Talking about yourself 20% (5 x 4%), Discussions 15% (3 x 5%),
Country presentation 20%, Listening activities 15% (3 x 5%),
Short Tests 30% (10 x 3%)

*students missing 1/3 of classes will not receive a passing grade.

Door To Door, Greg Minehane: Perceptia Press.
ISBN978-4-939130-82-3
Additional study materials will be announced during the course.

This is a practical conversation course requiring students to take an active part.

Mondays to Fridays, 12:00-13:00.Meetings outside office hours can be arranged by contacting me beforehand.