Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52167:[2025 Spring]English Speaking & Writing 1(ZI) 2025 Spring Wed2 College　Of　Business　Administration MASTERS SETH DEMIAN 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC435

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students will develop both speaking and writing skills required for academic studies at university. Students will improve their pronunciation, rhythm and intonation, and gain greater fluency through participating in everyday conversations and discussions. They will also build their confidence to express their own opinions on familiar topics in English. In SW1, students will also write academic paragraphs and revise their writing through peer review.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
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Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course you should:
-feel comfortable having everyday conversations and group discussions on a variety of topics with your classmates and teacher.
-be able to self-evaluate and identify ways of improving your performance, reflect on your weaknesses and set future goals to improve your speaking and related skills.
-be aware of formal and informal language and strategies that can be used in discussions, conversations, etc.
-understand the structure of an academic paragraph (topic sentence, etc.).
-have written two academic paragraphs of 160+ words.
-understand the concept of peer review and how it can help you improve your writing.
-be familiar with important computer functions connected to writing.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Explanation of the course and methods of assessment; outline of homework expectations; textbook orientation; student self-introductions. Discussion on academic honesty, plagiarism, computer translation software and AI; e-mail writing

Writing Exercise 1: Paragraph format; Writing Exercise 2: Paragraph focus; Writing Exercise 3: Paragraph structure; Writing Exercise 4: Brainstorming and Outline (VOD lesson)

2

Writing Exercise 5 and 6: Topic sentences 1 and 2

Writing Exercise 7 and 8: Support sentences 1 and 2; Writing Exercise 9: Sequence markers

3

Speaking: Unit 1

Writing Exercise 10, 11, 12: Examples and details

4

Speaking: Unit 1

Writing Exercise 13: Concluding sentences; Writing Exercise 14: Translation software

5

Writing Exercise 15: Don't start with SOBA

In class writing: Paragraph 1

6

Speaking: Unit 2

Writing Exercise 16 and 17: Peer review practice 1 and 2

7

Speaking: Unit 2

Paragraph 1 peer review

8

Speaking: Unit 3

Feedback on paragraph 1; Paragraph 2 brainstorming and outline

9

Speaking: Unit 3

Paragraph 2 preparation

10

Speaking: Unit 4

In class writing: Paragraph 2

11

Speaking: Unit 4

Paragraph 2 peer review

12

Speaking: Unit 5

Feedback on paragraph 2

13

Speaking: Unit 5

Speaking: Unit 1-5 review

14

Final reflections on learning

Advice on preparing for SW2

Class Format

この授業は対面で実施します。

Recommendations for Private Study

・Prior to each class, you should prepare according to your instructor's guidance. Please confirm with your instructor what you should study each week. After each class, you should review the material covered in class and do any homework set by your instructor.
・Students should do all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
・Students must be prepared to spend approximately three hours for study outside of class.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out about what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or your instructor.

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

30% Active participation/30% Speaking activities, homework, textbook preparation, paragraph planning, peer review, discussions, emails, etc./40% Paragraph writing

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Please confirm details of Continuous Assessment with your instructor.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

・If you are in any doubt about anything (e.g. your presentation date, etc.) to do with your class, please contact your instructor before a problem arises.
・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.
・Students need to attend 10 or more class sessions to pass the course.
・Students who attend fewer than 10 sessions will receive a grade of F.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for finding out any information you miss if you are absent.
・Late homework may not be accepted in some cases.
・Students should read and follow the guidelines on plagiarism, computer translation software and AI in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Active Skills for Communication Book 2 Curtis Kelly & Chuck Sandy Cengage Learning 978-1424009091 Units 1-5

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.
"SW1 Writing Handbook", by Matthew Coomber, Bjorn Fuisting and Jeremy White, will also be used in SW1 classes.
The teacher will distribute this booklet to students in class.

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

Students should have watched and completed the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.
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