Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52542:[2025 Spring]English Workshop 1 (B5) 2025 Spring Wed1 College　Of　Business　Administration SHIMONO TORRIN ROBERT 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN429

Language

English/Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course is based on face-to-face classes. The course aim is for students to develop their speaking, listening, critical thinking skills along with expanding advanced and technical English vocabulary. This will be fostered by discussing academic topics in pairs, small groups, and whole class discussions. Topics will include: 1) Friendship; 2) Fear; 3) Health; 4) Change; 5) Success; 6) Consumerism; 7) Art; 8) Collaboration; 9) Survival; 10) Innovation. Students will use these topics to make connections to not only their personal lives, but also to the business world at large and how they will impact businesses of the future. Students will also have the opportunity to make a presentation on a topic of their interest. Popular English songs about the aforementioned themes will also be explored and analyzed.

There will be a Video On Demand before the first face-to-face class. Students should watch and complete the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.

この授業は対面で実施します。

最初の対面授業の前に、ビデオ・オン・デマンドがあります。初回授業の前にビデオ・オン・デマンドのレッスンを視聴し、完了させてください。

【＋R授業】詳細はmanaba+Rを参照（第〇回で実施予定）

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the course students will be able to:

- speak proficiently on a wide variety of academic topics.
- develop listening skills of authentic listening passages and songs.
- increase their formal and informal English vocabulary.
- make a presentation on an academic topic.
- come to a greater understanding of the business world.
- develop their critical thinking skills and apply them to future businesses.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Based on the VOD, review the explanation of the course and methods of assessment, homework expectations, textbook orientation

Self-introductions and rapport building, discussion of previous language learning experiences, goal setting.
Preview the warmup questions for Unit 1 of the textbook.

2

Unit 1: Friendship

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

3

Unit 2: Fear

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

4

Unit 3: Health

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

5

Unit 4: Change

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

6

Unit 5: Success

100+ word response on the unit.
Review all past units for exam.

7

Midterm Review of Previous Units

Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

8

Unit 6: Consumerism

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

9

Unit 7: Art

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

10

Unit 8: Collaboration

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

11

Unit 9: Survival

100+ word response on the unit.
Preview the warmup questions for the next unit.

12

Unit 10: Innovation

100+ word response on the unit.
Review all past units for exam.

13

Final Review of All Units

Review performance. Prepare final essay.

14

Course Reflections

Reflect on learning over the semester.
Assess learning goals and prepare for future learning goals.

Class Format

All classes will be held in person on campus unless specifically stated otherwise.

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.

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

Active Participation 15%
Homework 30%
Presentation 15%
Review Tests 30%
Reflection Essay 10%

・Grades will only be given to students who have submitted all required assignments. Attendance points will not be awarded.
・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.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

If you are in any doubt about anything to do with the class, please contact your instructor via email before a problem arises. Active participation in the class is required. Attendance is incorporated into your grade.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Inspire 3: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking Nancy Douglas & Andrew Boon Cengage Learning 9781133963424

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Used weekly 毎週使用

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)

Communication Paper,Interactive Sheet,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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