| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
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| 30052:[2025 Spring]English S1 (MJ) | 2025 | Spring | Mon1 | College of Life Sciences,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | KIMURA SYUHEI、KONDO YUKIE | 1 |
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Course Outline and Method
In this course, students will review foundational English and develop intermediate-level English for both academic use and daily conversation. Classes will focus on developing listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills while exploring various current academic topics. By completing this course, students will develop functional English communication skills for success in an international academic environment, both in Japan and overseas. Students will also acquire practical English skills that will support their career development after graduation.
Student Attainment Objectives
2. Develop presentation, discussion, and critical thinking skills in order to actively participate in academic conversations in English.
3. Build confidence to use English in an interactive, communicative manner through frequent practice and use in conversation.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
This class includes +R-Jugyo. +R-Jugyo is conducted in the 1st session. For the details, refer to manaba +R. |
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| 1 | Course orientation; Unit 1: I am (sociology) |
Lesson A, pages 1-10: talking about similarities and differences between people |
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| 2 | Unit 1: I am (sociology) |
Lesson B, pages 12-20: talking about yourself and your classmates |
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| 3 | Unit 2: Your job future (career studies) |
Lesson A, pages 24-30: talking about different jobs and happiness |
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| 4 | Unit 2: Your job future (career studies) |
Video lesson, page 31; talking about finding work you enjoy |
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| 5 | Unit 2: Your job future (career studies) |
Lesson B, pages 32-40; talking about dream jobs |
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| 6 | Special unit 1, Original handouts; practical communication lesson |
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| 7 | Unit 3: Unusual places (geography) |
Lesson A, pages 44-50: describing and discussing interesting places |
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| 8 | Unit 3: Unusual places (geography) |
Video lesson, page 51; explaining the good or bad points about an event |
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| 9 | Unit 3: Unusual places (geography) |
Lesson B, pages 52-60; asking about vacation preferences |
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| 10 | Unit 4: The good and bad of tech (technology) |
Lesson A, pages 64-70: describing a new tech device and what it can do |
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| 11 | Unit 4: The good and bad of tech (technology) |
Video lesson, page 71; talking about whether technology makes the world a better place |
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| 12 | Unit 4: The good and bad of tech (technology) |
Lesson B, pages 72-80; presenting an app and how it is used |
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| 13 | Evaluation, Short review / test overview; speaking test |
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| 14 | Special unit 2, Function evaluation |
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Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
2. Review and preview your textbook for each week of class. Write down any words or expressions you do not know and look up their meaning. If you have questions, write them down so you can ask your instructor in class.
3. Use the online workbook to review listening and video activities, and complete practice activities even if they are not assigned as homework.
4. Prepare to summarize what you learned each week in a short speech; you may be asked to speak in front of the class.
5. Keep a record of new words, phrases, and grammar (either in a notebook or in a mobile device) and review it frequently.
6. Practice speaking out loud, either by reading out loud or shadowing listening activities. Focus on using correct pronunciation.
7. Practice listening, reading and writing at home as much as you can. Find books, videos or articles at your English level and review them several times with a dictionary. When you write, write in full sentences using new words you have learned.
8. Find a TOEIC application or textbook that works for you and use it to prepare for taking the TOEIC. Focus especially on test taking methods and building vocabulary.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
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| 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 | [Classroom attitude and participation]
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
2. Each day there will be an initial and final speaking activity. You may be asked to speak, so be prepared to do so in every class.
3. If your instructor asks a question or confirms whether students are following along, do not stay silent – answer the question, or respond with “yes” or “no.”
4. When your instructor asks you a question, respond within 3 seconds.
5. If you do not understand something, ask a question – your classmates may have the same question.
6. We are all learning – ask your classmates for help, and help your classmates when you can.
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
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| Pathways: Listening | Speaking | and Critical Thinking | Third Edition Foundations | Cynthia Fettig |
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)
Other Comments
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/