Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
30447:Intensive Language Workshop (University of California, Davis)(MM) 2023 Spring 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) MASUDA RIKA 2

Campus

*

Class Venue

施設なし

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, at the University of California, Davis in the United States, students develop knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, expression, and pronunciation, as well as listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Through intensive English language practice, students will share and exchange ideas and opinions with both native and non-native speakers through living and studying abroad, and work collaboratively to solve problems.

As part of this course, students will take "Academic Core Courses" at the University of California, Davis, from any of the following categories (①-④).

①Academic Literacy Series
②Academic Discourse Series
③Academic Reasoning
④Academic Success Series

Please refer to the series outlines and syllabuses published by the University of California, Davis, for information on skills that can be acquired and the aims of classes in each category.
Series Outlines: https://cie.ucdavis.edu/academic-preparation-and-pathway-programs/destination-davis/destination-davis-academic-preparation

Student Attainment Objectives

- Comprehensively study the four skills of English (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and acquire the capability to use these skills in both everyday and academic contexts.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English receptive skills through study and practice of academic listening and reading.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English productive skills through study and practice of academic speaking and writing.
- Acquire the ability to evaluate and analyze problems from various angles, and to think logically and structurally.
- Acquire advanced academic skills by using all four English skills in a comprehensive manner.

Recommended Preparatory Course

N/A

Course Schedule

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

Details of the class schedule will be posted on the manaba+R “Courses” page prior to students departing for the host university.

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0~2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

Pre-departure guidance, pre and post-study abroad lectures as well as practical training: Instructions will be provided by the course instructor via the application guidelines or manaba+R.
In-country lectures and practical studies: In principal, this will take place in the host country at the host university. Further details will be provided via manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Details will be posted on the manaba+R “Courses” page prior to students departing for the host university.

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

In regards to grade evaluation for this course, there will be no final examination or report examination at Ritsumeikan University.
Based on the grade given at the host university, the instructor in charge of the course at Ritsumeikan University will give each student an overall grade using a five level grading scale (A+, A, B, C, F).

Grade Evaluation Method (Note)

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Details will be posted on the manaba+R “Courses” page prior to students departing for the host university.

Textbooks

Textbooks (Frequency of Use, Note)

Reference Books

Reference Books (Frequency of Use, Note)

Web Pages for Reference

Host university website: https://www.ucdavis.edu/

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System (manaba+R),Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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