Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
34296:[2025 Fall]ICT English 2 (08) 2025 Fall Mon3 College　Of　Economics ENYA TADASHI 1

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Co-learning22

Language

English/Japanese

Course Outline and Method

The emphasis of the English program is REACH which stands for Responsibility, Environment, Awareness, Collaboration, and Humanitarianism. The goal of the English Stream is to prepare students to use English in social and working environments. The main goal of this class is to comprehend spoken English and improve speaking proficiency. You will watch news clips from NHK Newline 6 and learn vocabulary, current issues, and will be more fluent understanding spoken English. Also included are speaking activities such as repeating and shadowing.
You are also required to study on English Central by yourself as well as in class. You are supposed to watch at least five video clips on English Central, learn 50 words and speak 100 each week (1,500 lines in 15 weeks). You are supposed to prepare each class, submit assignment, and take quizzes and exams in accordance with your teacher’s instruction. Your teacher will provide feedback either in person or on manaba+R.
このクラスはPIレベルのクラスですので、PIレベルの成績評価基準が適用されます。
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第8-11回で実施予定）

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
・understand spoken English better
・improve your fluency
・improve your reading and listening skills, and expand your knowledge on grammar
・acquire better study habits

Recommended Preparatory Course

ICT English 1

Course Schedule

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

Unit 1: Utilization of ChatGPT in Society

English Central

2

Unit 2: Making a Business Out of Art

English Central

3

Unit 3: Relaxing the Dress Code

English Central

4

Unit 4: The Okinawan Coffee Dream

English Central

5

Unit 5: Reality or Illusion?

 English Central

6

Unit 6: An Apartment Complex that Coexists with Indian Residents

English Central(First Deadline)

7

Unit 7: The Marshall Islands’ Enduring Struggles

English Central

8

Unit 8: Innovative Approaches to Keeping Traditional Bookstores Alive

English Central

9

Unit 10: Praying for Peace in Hiroshima

English Central

10

Unit 11: The Restored Shogun’s Armor

English Central (Second Deadline)

11

Unit 12: Renowned British Schools Set Up in Japan

English Central

12

Unit 13: Green Solution in Mongolia

English Central, Versant

13

Unit 14: Warnings about the Use of AI

English Central

14

Unit 15: The Impact of the Immigration Control Act Amendment

English Central(Third Deadline)

Class Format

All classes will be conducted in person.

Recommendations for Private Study

In this course, online self study is indispensable. You are expected to study on English Central using your smart phone, tablet or PC.
You are expected to come to class fully prepared. If you have questions about anything, please come to class prepared to ask your classmates or your instructor. You are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent.

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

50% Continual Assessment /40% English Central/10% Versant

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

You are supposed to take CASEC during this semester. Specific dates and procedure will be announced by your instructor. If you do not take CASEC or if your score is lower by 100 points or more than the previous time, you will lose 15 points from your final grade Your speaking skills, which include the ability to respond quickly to a spoken message, will be assessed by Versant in Week 12. Taking these tests and knowing your own English portfolio is essential in improving your English skills.
You are required to purchase a copy of the textbook prior to the first class and bring it to every class.
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 must miss a class, please contact your instructor before the class. Also remember that you are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent.
Late homework is not accepted in some cases.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
English Central English Central社 オンライン教材ですが、登録用のIDとPWが必要です。通常の教科書同様、1回目の授業までに、各自が生協で「English Central」のパッケージ（IDとPWが封入されている）を購入してください。
Japan Quest from NHK World-Japan’s Newsline 米山明日香 金星堂 978-4-7647-4217-8

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

English Central is used as regular homework, which accounts for an important part of your grade. You are supposed to bring the textbook "NHK Newsline 7" to every class because the primary purpose of this course is to follow the content of the textbook

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)

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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