Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
35308:ICT English 2 (06) 2024 Fall Mon3 College　Of　Economics WATANABE AKIKO 1

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Co-learning21

Language

English/Japanese

Course Outline and Method

The emphasis of the English program is REACH which stands for Responsibility, Environment, Awareness, Collaboration, and Humanitarianism. The goal of the English Stream is to prepare students to use English in social and working environments. The main goal of this class is to comprehend spoken English and improve speaking proficiency. You watch news clips from CNN and learn vocabulary, current issues, and will be more fluent understanding spoken English. Also included are speaking activities such as repeating and shadowing.
You are also required to study on English Central by yourself as well as in class. You are supposed to watch at least five video clips on English Central, learn 50 words and speak 50 lines each week (800 lines in 16 weeks). You are supposed to prepare for each class, submit assignments, and take quizzes and exams in accordance with your teacher’s instruction. Your teacher will provide feedback either in person or on manaba+R.
The level of this class is IM (intermediate).

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
・understand spoken English better
・improve your fluency
・improve your reading and listening skills, and expand your knowledge on grammar
・acquire better study habits

Recommended Preparatory Course

ICT English 1

Course Schedule

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

Orientation, Unit 1 Seven Dacades of Service

English Central

2-

Unit 2 Seeking Safety in Numbers

English Central

3

Unit 3 Keeping to the Sidelines

English Central

4

Unit 4 Protected by Love

English Central

5

Unit 5 Victory in the Kitchen

English Central

6-

Unit 5 Victory in the Kitchen

English Central (First Deadline)

7

Unit 6 Controversial Debt Relief

English Central

8

Unit 7 The Dwindling Appeal of Parenthood

English Central

9

Unit 8 For People on the Go

English Central

10

Unit 9 Creative Thinking

English Central

11

Unit 9 Creative Thinking

English Central (Second Deadline)

12

Unit 10 India Joins the Club

English Central, Versant

13

Unit 11 Radical Call for Action

English Central

14

Unit 12 Goofy Gadgets

English Central

15

Unit 12 Goofy Gadgets, Wrap Up

English Central (Third Deadline)

Class Format

All classes will be conducted in person.

Recommendations for Private Study

In this course, online self study is indispensable. You are expected to study English Central using your smart phone, tablet or PC.
You are expected to come to class fully prepared. If you have questions about anything, please come to class prepared to ask your classmates or your instructor. You are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent.

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

50% Continual Assessment /40% English Central/10% Ｖersant

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

You are supposed to take CASEC during this semester. Specific dates and procedure will be announced by your instructor. If you do not take CASEC or if your score is lower by 100 points or more than the previous time, you will lose 15 points from your final grade. Your speaking skills, which include the ability to respond quickly to a spoken message, will be assessed by Versant in Week 12. Taking these tests and knowing your own English portfolio is essential in improving your English skills.
You are supposed to purchase a copy of English for the Global Age with CNN and English Central Premium Access Card prior to the first class. You are supposed to bring English for the Global Age with CNN to every class.
Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
Attendance is part of your grade. If you miss classes, it will lower your grade. If you must miss a class, please contact your instructor before the class. Also remember that you are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent.
Late homework is not accepted in some cases.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
English Central English Central社 オンライン教材ですが、登録用のIDとPWが必要です。通常の教科書同様、1回目の授業までに、各自が生協で「English Central」のパッケージ（IDとPWが封入されている）を購入してください。
English for the Global Age with CNN vol. 25 Kansai University CNN Research Group 朝日出版 978-4-255-15710-8

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

English Central is used as regular homework, which accounts for an important part of your grade. You are supposed to bring the textbook "English for the Global Age with CNN" to every class because the primary purpose of this course is to follow the content of the textbook.

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)

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

Other Comments

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