Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14070:EnglishⅠ(Intermediate) (21) 2022 Spring Tue1,Thu2 College　Of　Law HUDSON JOSHUA MATSUI 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

ZONSHINKAN　ZS403/ZONSHINKAN　ZS403

Language

This course will be conducted in English, however, I will do my best to accommodate inquiries in Japanese.

Course Outline and Method

Students in this activity-oriented, integrated-skills course shall be inspired as entry-level members of the academic community and become an independent learner of and through English. More specifically, students shall　build onto their communicative English proficiency and　acquire the skills listed as “Student Attainment Objectives".
Feedback on quizzes and assignments will be given in-class and/or via manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

(1) Listening
- Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent.
- Can catch the main points in TV programmes on familiar topics when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
(2) Reading
- Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his or her field and interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
- Can identify the main conclusions in clearly signalled argumentative texts.
(3) Spoken interaction
- Can enter unprepared into conversation of familiar topics, express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
(4) Spoken production
- Can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and actions.
(5) Writing
- Can write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his or her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Unit 1: PEOPLE

Thursday, April 7: In-class (Introduction to the course.) (Section 1A: Activities) (S&L)

Thursday, April 8: in-class (Section 1B: Quiz, Reading, and Expansive Response) (R&W)

Week 2

Unit 1: (continued)

Tuesday, April 12: in-class (Section 1C: Quiz, Reading, and 1E Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, April 14: in-class (Section 1D&1E: Introduce Yourself) (S&L)

Week 3

Unit 2: POSSESSIONS

Tuesday, April 19: in-class (Section 2B: Quiz, Reading, Prepositional Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, April 21: in-class (Section 2A: Activities) (S&L)

Week 4

Unit 2: (continued)

Tuesday, April 26: in-class (Section 2C: Quiz, Reading, Critical Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, April 28: in-class (Section 2D&E: Buying and Selling) (S&L)

*Section Test 1* (Online Homework, due May 3rd*

Golden Week

Golden Week

Tuesday, May 3rd: Holiday

Thursday, May 5th: Holiday

Week 5

Unit 3: PLACES

Tuesday, May 3: in-class (Section 3A: Car-free Zones, Quiz, Reading, and Opinions) (R&W)

Thursday, May 5: in-class (Section 3B: Working... Expanded) (S&L)

Week 6

Unit 3: (continued)

Tuesday, May 10: in-class (Section 3C: Quiz, Reading, and Writing)) (R&W)

Thursday, May 12: in-class (Section 3E: Writing Workshop Discussion) (S&L)

Week 7

Unit 3 (concluded) & Midterm Submission

Tuesday, May 17: in-class (Section 3D: Directions Video, Quiz, and Assignment)

Thursday, May 19: in-class (Section 3D: Directions in Practical Situations (S&L)

*Midterm Writing Assignment Due*



Week 8

Unit 4: FREE TIME

Tuesday, May 24: in-class (Section 4B: Quiz, Reading, Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, May 26: in-class (Section 4C: Expansion & Discussion) (S&L)

Week 9

Unit 4 (continued)

Tuesday, May 31: in-class (Section 4D: Reading and Responding to Emails) (R&W)

Thursday, June 2: in-class (Section 4E: Abilities, Interests Intentions) (S&L)

*Section Test 2* (Online Homework, due June 7th*

Week 10

Unit 5: FOOD

Tuesday, June 7: in-class (Section 5B: Quiz, Reading, Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, June 9: in-class (Section 5A: presenting and Describing) (S&L)

Week 11

Unit 5 (continued)

Tuesday, June 14: in-class (Section 5C: The Seed Vault, Quiz, Reading, Opinion, and Recommendation) (R&W)

Thursday, June 16: in-class (Section 5D: Dining Out) (S&L)

Week 12

Unit 5 (concluded)

Tuesday, June 21: in-class (Section 5E: Writing, Instructing) (R&W)

Thursday, June 23: in-class (Section 5E: Practical Instruction) (S&L)

Week 13

Unit 6: PAST LIVES

Tuesday, June 28: in-class (Section 6A: Quiz, Reading, Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, June 30: in-class (Section 6B: Discussing the Past) (S&L)

Week 14

Unit 6 (continued)

Tuesday, July 5: in-class (Section 6C: Read, Critical Response Writing) (R&W)

Thursday, July 7: in-class (Section 6D: Presentation Workshop and Discussion) (S&L)

Week 15

PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, July 12: (*Section Test 3* (Online Homework, due July 14th *)

Thursday, July 14: in-class (Final Verbal Presentations) (S&L)

LAST CLASS

Class Goodbye Activities
Section 6E: Thanks!

Class Format

【BCP Levels 1 - 2】
- All class sessions will be face-to-face.
- Each instructor will announce the details via manaba+R.
- Those students who need "special considerations" as stipulated in "Application for Special Considerations related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" should report to the instructor as soon as possible. Such students shall attend face-to-face classes online via Zoom live. The instructor may also decide to provide Zoom Cloud recording.

【BCP Levels 3 - 4】
- All class sessions will be conducted online (via Zoom live).
- Each instructor will announce the details via manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

 Regardless of how the classes are presented, you should keep up with all the assignments and tests. To do this you need to set aside between one and two hours for each lesson at home. You will need an English/Japanese dictionary and a notebook to successfully do the homework assignments. Please bring them with you when you come to classes. The dictionaries can be electronic.

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

Final written paper and presentation: 10％
On-demand exams: 60％
Homework and class participation: 30％
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TOTAL: 100%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend at least two thirds of the classes.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Life 2 (American English), Second Edition, Student Book with Web App 978-1-33-790563-3

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）

Other Comments

Students who fail to earn credit for this course will need to pass before graduation two "English (Credit-recovery)" courses.
【Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html