Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
30808:[2025 Fall]Liberal Arts Seminar (4) § 30809:Theme Study (4) 2025 Fall Fri3 College　Of　Law,College　Of　Economics,College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Policy　Science,College　Of　Letters,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences,College　of　Comprehensive　Psychology,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Gastronomy　Management,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Pharmaceutical　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) HITOMI MAKI 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Rarcadia402

Language

英語

Course Outline and Method

テーマ：In this course, students will explore key factors in Second Language Acquisition(SLA), such as learner beliefs and the ideologies that influence them, as well as emerging concepts like "trans-speakerism." Through a performance-focused approach, students will deepen their understanding and broaden their perspectives.

授業の概要と方法 ：This course aims to provide students with an opportunity to learn about key factors related to Second Language Acquisition(SLA). Students will develop an understanding of various elements, such as learner beliefs and the ideologies that influence them. Additionally, the course will introduce the emerging concept of "trans-speakerism," which has recently started to gain attention. The course will be performance-focused to ensure students are able to not only understand these factors but also engage in self-reflection and broaden their perspectives through discussions with peers.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to: -read academic papers and actively discuss course readings. -understand key factors related to SLA through the activities above. -engage in self-reflection by applying course concepts to their own experiences. -develop critical and logical thinking, as well as communication skills, through discussions, research, and presentations.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

Introduction and orientation to the course
【＋R 授業】詳細は manaba＋R を参照。

2

Brief Introduction to SLA

Getting to know some theories and elements of SLA (Reading and discussion)

3

Key Factors Related to SLA

Learner beliefs (Reading and discussion)

4

Key Factors Related to SLA

Learner identities (Reading and discussion)

5

Your Own Beliefs

Mini-presentation and discussion

6 - 7

Ideologies Surrounding Learner Beliefs

Native-speakerism (Reading and discussion)

8 - 9

Ideologies Surrounding Learner Beliefs

Global Englishes (Reading and discussion)

10 - 11

Ideologies Surrounding Learner Beliefs

Trans-speakerism (Reading and discussion)

12

Your Own Stories and Experiences with Native-speakerism and Trans-speakerism

Review and discussion

13 - 14

Self-Reflection: How Have Your Beliefs Changed and What Are Your Future Goals?

Presentation and discussion

Class Format

第 1 回~14 回をメディア授業にて実施

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to read suggested papers or books related to specific topics in the course, prepare presentations, and review their peers' learning. Some reading materials need to be completed and understood before attending class to actively participate in discussions. Suggested readings will be introduced during class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

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

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

期末レポート20％
授業内レポート・授業内テスト30％
授業への参加度等50％

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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