| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32585:English 2 Listening Skills(1F) § 32586:English 2 (1F) | 2024 | Spring | Wed1 | College of Science and Engineering | O’NEILL BYRON L. | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Student Attainment Objectives
Listening: Listening for main ideas and important details
Listening: Asking questions while listening
Listening: Listening for problems and solutions
Listening: Listening for reasons and explanations
Speaking: Extending a conversation
Speaking: Giving reasons and making suggestions
Speaking: Asking for and giving clarifications and opinions
Critical Thinking: Interpreting visuals and synthesizing information
Critical Thinking: Activating prior knowledge
Critical Thinking: Prioritizing and identifying solutions
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Course orientation; Health Science |
Unit 1: Healthy Lives; Lesson A (A Talk about Preventing Heart Disease) |
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| 2 | Health Science |
Unit 1: Healthy Lives; Lesson B (A Conversation about Allergies) |
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| 3 | Health Science |
Unit 1: Healthy Lives; Speaking task; Quiz |
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| 4 | Technology |
Unit 2: Technology Today and Tomorrow; Lesson A (A Radio Show about AI) |
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| 5 | Technology |
Unit 2: Technology Today and Tomorrow; Lesson B (A Conversation about Technology) |
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| 6 | Technology |
Unit 2: Technology Today and Tomorrow; Speaking task; Quiz |
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| 7 | Sociology |
Unit 3: Culture and Tradition; Lesson A (A Lecture about Cowboys) |
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| 8 | Sociology |
Unit 3: Culture and Tradition; Lesson B (An Assignment about Music) |
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| 9 | Sociology |
Unit 3: Culture and Tradition; Speaking task; Quiz |
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| 10 | Environmental Science |
Unit 4: A Thirsty World; Lesson A (A Talk about the Itaipu Dam) |
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| 11 | Environmental Science |
Unit 4: A Thirsty World; Lesson B (A Discussion about the Ogallala Aquifer) |
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| 12 | Environmental Science |
Unit 4: A Thirsty World; Speaking task; Quiz |
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| 13 | Psychology |
Unit 5: Inside the Brain; Lesson A (A Podcast about Exercise and the Brain) |
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| 14 | Psychology |
Unit 5: Inside the Brain; Lesson B (A Discussion about Memory, Learning, and Emotions) |
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| 15 | Psychology |
Unit 5: Inside the Brain; Speaking task; Quiz |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
a) Refer to the course schedule to preview the day's lesson. You are expected to come to class prepared.
b) Be sure to complete any tasks assigned by your instructor the previous week.
c) You are responsible for any information you miss if 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 | 75% Participation, homework assignments, and speaking tasks; 25% Quizzes |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATHWAYS Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking 2 (2nd ed.) | Becky Tarver Chase | Cengage Learning | 978-1-337-56252-2 | First half of the textbook |
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