| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16137:IR18‐BC102 Intensive English II (RB) | 2024 | Spring | Fri5 | College Of International Relations | LAVIGNE ANTHONY | 1 |
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Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
グ・スキルやスピーキングスキルなどの口頭によるコミュニケーション・スキルに重点を置く。この
科目では、標準テストについても念頭に置きつつ、国際関係に関するトピックを選択する。また、
一対一の対面式のインタビューを行ったり、自分の将来や教育環境における経験について会話
する能力を伸ばすこともこの科目の目標である。評価は形成的評価を行う。
Intensive English for International Studies is an elective course intended to meet the various
needs of students who must increase their command of English to take Academic Skills courses
and core program courses carried out in English or to prepare for study abroad as exchange
students. IEIS II promotes communicative competence by preparing students to demonstrate
their listening and speaking skills in approved standardized tests. Topics of interest within
International Studies are incorporated into the syllabus, while maintaining a focus on chosen
themes for test preparation. Course objectives include promotion of the ability to engage in
face-to-face interview situations and to converse on topics such as describing your own life
situations and goals, and the ability to understand conversations about everyday experiences
and educational context situations. Formative evaluation is performed through class
participation, including small quizzes and assignments.
Student Attainment Objectives
ピックについても会話することができる。
2. 学生は、日常生活や教育環境に関する会話を理解し、リスニングやスピーキング
スキルの上達を自分で評価することができる。
3. 学生は国際関係関連のトピックについてディスカッションすることができる。
1.Students will be able to engage in face-to-face interview situations and to
converse on topics such as describing their own lives and goals.
2. Students will be able to understand conversations about everyday experiences
and educational context situations; and gain the ability to engage in effective selfmonitoring and evaluation of one’s own progress in listening and speaking skills.
3. Students will be able to discuss issues related to International Studies in class
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| week 1 | Chapter 1 What are sustainable development goals? |
Share story of Stuff Worksheet and Connecting the topics in the video with the SDG's |
|
| week 2 | Chapter 1 continued |
Key vocabulary words/phrases for a Sustainable Paradigm |
|
| week 3 | Chapter 2 What is a woman-friendly society? |
Group Discussion; Short Speech sharing our research |
|
| week 4 | Chapter 3 Does Saving Infants' lives Slow Population Growth? |
Individual, Group and Class Activities about SDG 5: Gender Equality |
|
| week 5 | Chapter 4 Can Technology Solve the Water Crisis |
Group Discussion
|
|
| week 6 | Chapter 5 How can Quality Education for all be Achieved |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 7 | Chapter 6 What Does it Mean to be a Sustainable City? |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 8 | Chapter 7 Will Black Companies Survive in the Future? |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 9 | Chapter 9 How can we reduce food waste? |
The Future of Food |
|
| week 10 | Chapter 10 Is a World Without Plastic Possible? |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 11 | Chapter 11 How can we embrace diversity in society? |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 12 | Chapter 12 What Kind of Energy is Affordable and Clean? |
Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
|
|
| week 13 | 'Tomorrow' Documentary |
Final Presentation Preparation |
|
| week 14 | Student Presentations |
Student Presentations continued |
|
| week 15 | Course wrap-up |
Feedback, reflection |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
manaba+R and engage in practical work in groups. Students who have not prepared well may not be able to follow the lecture and cause other students trouble.
Therefore, students are required to check the details on manaba+R for their preparation.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | See Grade Evaluation Method |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | See Grade Evaluation Method |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | See Grade Evaluation Method |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Midterm exam: 10%;
Final Presentation: 10%;
Final Exam: 10%;
Unit Exams: 10%
Participation/attendance: 30%
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDGs X Discussion | Yoshihara, R., Hayashi, C., Itoi, E., Iwamoto, N., Morrell, A. | Kinseido | 9784764741508 |
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:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html