Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52575:English Speaking & Writing 2(ZG) 2022 Fall Wed2 College　Of　Business　Administration ANDREWS ROBERT 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC341

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is a continuation of SW1. In this course, students will further develop speaking and writing skills required for academic studies at university. Students will improve their pronunciation, rhythm and intonation, and gain greater fluency and confidence through participating in everyday conversations and discussions. They will also make a short, formal presentation and build on paragraph writing skills learned in SW1.
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 everyday topics with your classmates and teacher.
-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 learned more formal and informal language and strategies that can be used in discussions and conversations, etc.
-have made a formal presentation in English (3 minutes).
-have written two academic paragraphs (180-200 words).
-be able to use peer review to improve your writing and that of your peers.
-be able to use important computer functions connected to writing.

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; reminder about academic honesty and email writing

Textbook orientation; discussion of previous language learning experiences in SW1; goal setting

2

Speaking: Unit 6

Writing: Review of paragraph writing

3

Speaking: Unit 6

Writing: Review of paragraph writing

4

Speaking: Unit 7

Writing: Review of paragraph writing

5

Peer review practice

Paragraph 1 peer review

6

Speaking: Unit 7

1st paragraph due

7

Speaking: Unit 8

Writing: Feedback on 1st paragraph; Making recommendations and suggestions

8

Speaking: Unit 8

Writing: Introducing your topic; Paragraph 2 brainstorm and outline

9

Speaking: Unit 9

Paragraph 2 peer review

10

Presentation: Workshop 1

Body language; voice; visual aids; delivery style

11

Presentation: Workshop 2

2nd paragraph due

12

Speaking: Unit 9

Feedback on 2nd paragraph

13

Presentations

Presentation feedback

14

Presentations

Presentation feedback

15

Presentations and presentation feedback

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

Class Format

【BCPレベル1～2の場合】
・この授業は全授業回を対面で実施します。
・授業詳細については、授業科目のmanaba＋Rでお知らせします。
・新型コロナウィルスに関わり、既往症や基礎疾患等により対面授業に出席できない方は、あらかじめ担当教員に申請してください。必要に応じて毎回対面授業のライブ配信を行います。
 
【BCPレベル3～4の場合】
・すべての授業をメディア（毎回ライブ配信）を利用して実施します。
・授業方法の詳細は、授業科目のmanaba＋Rでお知らせします。

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 about 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/30% Homework, textbook preparation, paragraph planning, peer review, computer format exercises, discussions, etc./40% Paragraphs and presentation

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 and computer translation software in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Active Skills for Communication Book 2 Curtis Kelly & Chuck Sandy Cengage Learning 978-1424009091 Units 6-9

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook since you will not be able to complete the course without it.
"SW2 (Intermediate) Writing and Presentation Handbook", by Matthew Coomber et al, will also be used in SW2 (IM) classes.
The teacher will distribute this booklet to students in class.

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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