Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52230:[2025 Spring]English for Study Abroad 1(A) 2025 Spring Tue2 College　Of　Business　Administration KAMIJO TAKESHI 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC432

Language

English / Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course aims at increasing students' academic English skills as well as preparing them to take the TOEFL iBT® Test or the TOEFL ITP® Test, qualifications which are often required to study abroad, especially at universities in English speaking countries. The focus of this course is placed on improving students' listening, reading and speaking skills. Students are expected to engage in intensive listening, reading and speaking exercises related to various interdisciplinary topics and acquire basic academic skills.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
【＋R授業】Video On Demand(VOD)はOnline TOEIC® L&Rの受験です。第10回と第11回授業の間で6/16(月)～6/20(金)の期間にて実施予定になります。

Student Attainment Objectives

Specific goals for this course are 1) being able to strengthen English listening, reading and speaking skills and 2) being able to improve scores on the TOEFL iBT® Test or the TOEFL ITP® Test.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction and warm-up exercises

Explanation of the course

2

Lesson 1 Critical Thinking and Reading

thinking critically

3

Lesson 2 Essay Types and Strategies

literature, writing strategies

4

Lesson 3 The Elements of Fiction and Drama

literature, plot　<Media-based class, i.e. via Zoom>

5

Lesson 4 Sociology and Religion

cross-cultural misunderstanding, religious beliefs

6

Lesson 5 PTSD

abuse, shell shock

7

Midterm test, exercise, extra work

Self-reflection and feedback

8

Lesson 6 Transforming Business

consumer, stockholder, types of energy resources　<Media-based class, i.e. via Zoom>

9

Lesson 7 Zoos: For and Against

mammal species

10

Lesson 8 Energy and Energy Resources

energy, fossil fuel, hydrogen fuel

11

Lesson 9 Bats

animals, birds, features

12

Lesson 10 the Blacking Factory

Chares Dickens

13

Lesson 11 Oil Painting

painting, artists

14

Final test and reflections

Self-reflection and feedback

Class Format

Two class sessions will be delivered via media-based lessons in the semester.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students must prepare for each class. They are required to submit assignments on time.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Online TOEIC® L&R Test score (20%)/Active participation, quizzes, assignments, midterm test, final test and extra work (80%) / 6月下旬にOnline TOEIC® L&Rテスト(IP)を全員が受験することになっており、そのスコアを評価の20%に組み込みます。Online TOEIC® L&Rテスト(IP)テスト結果スコアの換算方法は科目担当の教員から説明がありますので確認をしてください。

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

成績評価の条件として、学期ごとに10回以上の出席が必要です。

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students should note that our attendance policy will be strictly observed.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Topics and Tactics for the TOEFL® Test Jim Knudsen and Kenichi Namai Nan'un-do 978-4-523-17586-5

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook and bring it every week since you will not be able to complete the course without it.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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