Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52269:[2025 Fall]English Speaking & Writing 2(YB) 2025 Fall Tue4 College　Of　Business　Administration CLARK GRETCHEN G. 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC448

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 by writing a short academic essay.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
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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).
-understand the concept of process writing and know the structure of an academic essay (introduction, body, conclusion).
-have written an academic essay (500-650 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; student self-introductions. Review of academic honesty, plagiarism, computer translation software and AI; e-mail writing

Writing: Review of paragraph writing; Writing: Introduction to essay structure and model essay (VOD lesson)

2

Writing: Writing an introduction

Hook; background information; thesis statement

3

Speaking: Unit 10 Clean Freak

Writing: Body paragraphs

4

Speaking: Unit 11 No Such Thing

Writing: Body paragraphs

5

Writing: Brainstorming and preparation

In-class writing 1

6

Speaking: Unit 12 Like chalk and cheese

Writing: Introduction and Body paragraphs peer review

7

Speaking: Unit 13 Hang in there

Writing: The conclusion

8

Writing: Brainstorming and preparation

In-class writing 2

9

Speaking: Unit 14 The time of my life

Writing: Essay peer review

10

Presentation Workshop 1: Body language; voice

Hand in essay final draft

11

Presentation: Workshop 2: Visual aids; delivery style

Essay feedback

12

Presentations

Presentation feedback

13

Presentations

Presentation feedback

14

Presentations

Presentation feedback; final reflections on learning and advice on preparing for future English course

Class Format

この授業は対面で実施します。

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% Speaking activites, homework, textbook preparation, essay planning, peer review, discussions, etc./40% Essay and presentation(project-based assignments)

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.
・Students need to attend 10 or more class sessions to pass the course.
・Students who attend fewer than 10 sessions will receive a grade of F.
・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, computer translation software and AI in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Impact Conversation 2 (Units 10-14) Kristen Sullivan and Todd Beuckens ピアソン・ジャパン 978-9-6201-9934-9

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook and bring it every week since you will not be able to complete the course without it.
"SW2 (Upper Intermediate) Writing and Presentation Handbook", by Bjorn Fuisting, Jeremy White & Matthew Coomber, will also be used in SW2 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

Students should have watched and completed the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.
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