| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32545:English 1 Reading Skills(2C) § 32546:English 1 (2C) | 2024 | Spring | Wed2 | College of Science and Engineering | SHAWBACK MARIKO | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Student Attainment Objectives
・quickly get the gist of and find specific information in a reading passage.
・identify the main ideas of a reading passage and summarize them.
・take an active role in academic discussions by expressing opinions and asking questions.
・identify the positions, functions, and characteristics of the fundamental elements of paragraphs, including the topic sentence, supporting sentences, detail sentences, and concluding sentence.
・recognize essential techniques for ensuring the unity and coherence of ideas within paragraphs.
・comprehend the writing process and apply it effectively for drafting and revising, with the aim of producing well-structured paragraphs.
・acquire the ability to create outlines for paragraphs, facilitating the organization and development of ideas.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Course orientation, Unit 1: HAPPINESS |
Reading 1 |
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| 2 | Unit 1: HAPPINESS |
Reading 2 |
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| 3 | Unit 1: HAPPINESS |
Writing, Quiz |
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| 4 | Unit 2: INVENTIVE SOLUTIONS |
Reading 1 |
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| 5 | Unit 2: INVENTIVE SOLUTIONS |
Reading 2 |
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| 6 | Unit 2: INVENTIVE SOLUTIONS |
Writing, Quiz |
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| 7 | Unit 3: CONNECTED LIVES |
Reading 1 |
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| 8 | Unit 3: CONNECTED LIVES |
Reading 2 |
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| 9 | Unit 3: CONNECTED LIVES |
Writing, Quiz |
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| 10 | Unit 4: SAVING OUR SEAS |
Reading 1 |
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| 11 | Unit 4: SAVING OUR SEAS |
Reading 2 |
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| 12 | Unit 4: SAVING OUR SEAS |
Writing, Quiz |
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| 13 | Unit 5: MEMORY AND LEARNING |
Reading 1 |
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| 14 | Unit 5: MEMORY AND LEARNING |
Reading 2 |
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| 15 | Unit 5: MEMORY AND LEARNING |
Writing, Quiz |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
・If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask your classmates or the teacher.
・In the unlikely event that you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining information (class content, assignments, exams, etc.) about the class.
・For additional learning opportunities and to improve your English, visit the Beyond Borders Plaza (BBP) on Central Arc 2F. Discover interesting events and useful services by visiting https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/bbp/.
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 | Textbook Unit Activities, homework, and class attitude 55% / Quizes 35% (7points×5) / Writing tasks 10% (5points×2) |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways:Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking Second Edition, (Level 2) Student Book with Online Workbook Access Code | Mari Vargo & Laurie Blass | Cengage Learning | 9781337625111 | First half of the book |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
"MyELT" is the online workbook for the textbook. It is highly recommended for your self-study. To register, refer to the Tours & Tutorials at the bottom of the link. When creating a "Student Account," be sure to select "Student" >> "Self-Study."
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