Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52606:English Speaking 2(B1) 2024 Fall Fri1 College　Of　Business　Administration HOLT NEIL ADRIAN 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS262

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students are expected to improve the speaking and presentation skills acquired in English Speaking 1. They will learn to talk about current topics and express their own opinions on them, as well as to understand others' opinions and make appropriate comments on them.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course you should:
-feel more comfortable having conversations and group discussions on a variety of topics with your classmates and instructor
-be more 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
-have gained more experience of making a presentation (5-7 minutes) and leading a discussion
-have gained more experience of a one-on-one interview in English (4-6 minutes)
-have learned more formal and informal language and strategies that can be used in presentations, discussions and conversations, etc.

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; review of the textbook

Discussion of previous language learning experiences and review of S1; goal setting

2

Communication strategies: 7. Beliefs

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

3

Communication strategies: 7. Beliefs

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

4

Communication strategies: 8. The future

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

5

Communication strategies: 8. The future

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

6

Communication strategies: 9. Transportation

Mid term reflections on learning

7

Communication strategies: 9. Transportation

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

8

Communication strategies: 10. Vices

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

9

Communication strategies: 10. Vices

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

10

Communication strategies: 11. Marriage

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

11

Communication strategies: 11. Marriage

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

12

Communication strategies: 12. Animals

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

13

Communication strategies: 12. Animals

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

14

Interview speaking tests

Communication strategies review

15

Feedback on interview speaking tests

Final reflections on learning and advice on preparing for future English classes

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 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/40% Assessed speaking (individual presentation, individual interview speaking test)/30% Homework, discussions, role-plays, reflective diary, journal or blog etc.

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.
・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
Communication strategies 1 (units 7-12) David Paul Cengage Learning 978-981-4232-59-3

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.

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

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