| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34298:[2025 Spring]ICT English 2 (X) | 2025 | Spring | Mon5 | College Of Economics | OHASHI KANAE | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
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 watch news clips from CNN 10 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 50 lines each week (800 lines in 16 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.
このクラスは再履修クラスですので、再履修クラスの成績評価が適用されます。
【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第8-11回で実施予定）
Student Attainment Objectives
・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
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 |
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| 2 | Unit 2: Making a Business Out of Art |
English Central |
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| 3 | Unit 3: Relaxing the Dress Code |
English Central |
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| 4 | Unit 4: The Okinawan Coffee Dream |
English Central |
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| 5 | Unit 5: Reality or Illusion? |
English Central |
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| 6 | Unit 6: An Apartment Complex that Coexists with Indian Residents |
English Central(First Deadline) |
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| 7 | Unit 7: The Marshall Islands’ Enduring Struggles |
English Central |
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| 8 | Unit 8: Innovative Approaches to Keeping Traditional Bookstores Alive |
English Central |
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| 9 | Unit 10: Praying for Peace in Hiroshima |
English Central |
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| 10 | Unit 11: The Restored Shogun’s Armor |
English Central (Second Deadline) |
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| 11 | Unit 12: Renowned British Schools Set Up in Japan |
English Central |
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| 12 | Unit 13: Green Solution in Mongolia |
English Central |
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| 13 | Unit 14: Warnings about the Use of AI |
English Central |
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| 14 | Unit 15: The Impact of the Immigration Control Act Amendment |
English Central(Third Deadline) |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
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% Extra Work |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
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）
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:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/