Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
16891:[2025 Fall]Academic Skills 2 (GA) § 16892:Special Lecture 2 (LA) § 16893:Intermediate Academic Skills (GA) 2025 Fall Thu3 College　Of　Law,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Letters KAWANO MAKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KEIGAKUKAN　KG214

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students learn the comprehensive academic skills necessary for studying abroad including how to search for academic literature and papers and how to participate in discussions and give presentations. Also, peer feedback is a crucial element in this class.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will acquire the comprehensive academic skills needed to study abroad and further improve their language skills.

Recommended Preparatory Course

In order to register for this course, students are required to have a minimum TOEFL(ITP) score of 480, TOEFL(iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score of 580, IELTS score of 5.0, or equivalent.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction

Course introduction, Icebreaking - Let’s get to know each other
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, go to "Reference Video" below

2

Academic discussion 1

What is an academic discussion?

3

Academic discussion 2

Practice and peer feedback

4

Understanding essay questions

Instructional verbs, Basic structure of an academic essay

5

Planning your essay 1

Draw a map of initial ideas

6 - 7

Research on your essay topic

Find and read relevant literature

8

Planning your essay 2

Revise your map of ideas, make a logical outline

9

Writing in paragraphs

Assertion – Evidence - Reasoning

10

Introduction and conclusion

What to include and balance the entire essay structure

11

Reflection

Feedback on essay assignments, Self-reflection with peers, preparation for individual presentation

12-13

Individual presentation

Presentation, Q&A, and peer-feedback

14

Course wrap-up

Feedback and self-reflection

Class Format

Face-to-face session in the classroom

Recommendations for Private Study

There will be small assignments on a weekly basis, based on what you have learned at each class. Students are expected to complete these assignments by the following week. Also, there will be an essay assignment and individual presentation assignment.

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

Participation 30%, Contribution & weekly assignments 30%, Individual essay 20%, Individual presentation 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

- Students must attend/take part in at least 10 classes out of 14 classes to obtain credit for this course.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

- Please avoid taking both Academic Skills 1 and 2 (Basic Academic Skills and Intermediate Academic Skills) at the same term. Academic Skills 2 would be suitable if you already have some basic skill knowledges.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Materials will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System

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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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