| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16808:[2025 Spring]Intensive Language Workshop (University of California, Davis)(ML) | 2025 | Spring | College Of Law,College Of Economics,College Of Business Administration,College Of Social Sciences,College Of International Relations,College Of Policy Science,College Of Letters,College of Image Arts and Sciences,College of Comprehensive Psychology,College of Science and Engineering,College of Gastronomy Management,College of Information Science and Engineering,College of Life Sciences,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,College of Sport and Health Science (tentative name) | SHOJI MOE | 2 |
Campus
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Class Venue
施設なし
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
In this course, at the University of California, Davis in the United States, students develop knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, expression, and pronunciation, as well as listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Through intensive English language practice, students will share and exchange ideas and opinions with both native and non-native speakers through living and studying abroad, and work collaboratively to solve problems.
As part of this course, students will take ""Academic Core Courses"" at the University of California, Davis, from any of the following categories (1-4).
1. Academic Literacy Series
2. Academic Discourse Series
3. Academic Reasoning
4. Academic Success Series
Please refer to the series outlines and syllabuses published by the University of California, Davis, for information on skills that can be acquired and the aims of classes in each category.
Series Outlines: https://cie.ucdavis.edu/academic-preparation-and-pathway-programs/destination-davis/destination-davis-academic-preparation
As part of this course, students will take ""Academic Core Courses"" at the University of California, Davis, from any of the following categories (1-4).
1. Academic Literacy Series
2. Academic Discourse Series
3. Academic Reasoning
4. Academic Success Series
Please refer to the series outlines and syllabuses published by the University of California, Davis, for information on skills that can be acquired and the aims of classes in each category.
Series Outlines: https://cie.ucdavis.edu/academic-preparation-and-pathway-programs/destination-davis/destination-davis-academic-preparation
Student Attainment Objectives
- Comprehensively study the four skills of English (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and acquire the capability to use these skills in both everyday and academic contexts.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English receptive skills through study and practice of academic listening and reading.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English productive skills through study and practice of academic speaking and writing.
- Acquire the ability to evaluate and analyze problems from various angles, and to think logically and structurally.
- Acquire advanced academic skills by using all four English skills in a comprehensive manner.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English receptive skills through study and practice of academic listening and reading.
- Improve grammar, vocabulary and English productive skills through study and practice of academic speaking and writing.
- Acquire the ability to evaluate and analyze problems from various angles, and to think logically and structurally.
- Acquire advanced academic skills by using all four English skills in a comprehensive manner.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
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Details of the class schedule will be posted on the manaba+R “Courses” page prior to students departing to the host university. |
Class Format
Pre-departure guidance, pre and post-study abroad lectures as well as practical training: Instructions will be provided by the course instructor via the application guidelines or manaba+R.
In-country lectures and practical studies: In principal, this will take place in the host country at the host university. Further details will be provided via manaba+R.
In-country lectures and practical studies: In principal, this will take place in the host country at the host university. Further details will be provided via manaba+R.
Recommendations for Private Study
Further details will be provided via manaba+R.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | In regards to grading for this course, there will be no final examination or report submission at Ritsumeikan University. With reference to the grade given at the host university, the instructor in charge of the course at Ritsumeikan University will give each student a grade using a five level grading scale (A+, A, B, C, F). |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Details will be posted on the manaba+R “Courses” page prior to students departing for the host university.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
Host university website: https://www.ucdavis.edu/
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
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