Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
35062:[2025 Spring]Academic Skills 1 (G3) § 35063:Basic Academic Skills (G3) 2025 Spring Thu2 College　Of　Economics,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Gastronomy　Management,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) TAMURA YU 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Ad-seminario305

Language

English and Japanese

Course Outline and Method

Students will learn the significance of studying abroad. In addition to activities in English using the 7 skills of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), students will also learn the basic skills needed while on their study abroad, including how to read a syllabus, making the most of office hours, and more. In addition, they will also work on the language skills so essential for studying abroad. By the end of this course, they will write an academic essay in English and present it individually.

Student Attainment Objectives

By learning about the significance of studying abroad, students will be able to clarify their reasons for taking part. Students will also acquire the basic academic skills and language skills needed for studying abroad.

Recommended Preparatory Course

This course will be conducted in English (main) and Japanese (upon necessity), so students should be able to perform English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL ITP 400/ TOEFL iBT 32/ TOEIC 380 / IELTS 4.5 or above.

Course Schedule

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

Orientation

Objectives, method of evaluation, schedule, self-introductions
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, go to "Reference Video" below

2

Study abroad programs

Introduction of study abroad programs, scholarships, requirements

3

Preparation for studying abroad

How to read a syllabus, making the most of office hours, and writing an Email

4

Individual presentation: Plan for studying abroad?

Presentation and Q&A session

5

How to use library database

How to use the library to find sources for your academic essay

6

Setting a theme for final project (essay and presentation)

Consultation on themes, finding reference sources

7

Academic writing

Sentence, paragraph, and essay structurese

8

Academic writing

Citation formats, plagiarism issues, summary and paraphrasing

9

Academic speaking

Discussion and presentation techniques

10

Preparation for individual presentation about your essay

Preparation of materials and feedback

11~13

Individual Presentation

Presentation and Q&A session

14

Review

Wrap-up and Complementary comments

Class Format

Unless otherwise announced, classes will be conducted face-to-face.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to complete the essay and prepare their presentation both in and outside of class. Additionally, they will be assigned other tasks based on each lecture. These assignments are designed to help improve skills that will be essential for studying abroad. Please ensure that all assignments are submitted on time.

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

Attendance + Class Participation 30%
Submission of Assignments 20%
Individual Presentation*2 (10+20)30%
Essay 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend a minimum of 10 classes to earn credit for this course. Active participation in classes and questions related to presentations will be positively evaluated. Assignments are designed to help improve academic skills that will be essential for studying abroad and should be submitted on time.If any circumstances, such as illness, may delay submission, please contact the instructor in advance or as soon as possible.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1. Please do not take Academic Skills 1 and 2 (or Basic Academic Skills and Intermediate Academic Skills) at the same time. Both classes are very challenging and should be taken in a sequence appropriate to your level of English. If you already have basic academic skills, you may choose to take only Academic Skills 2.
 
2. In class, we will use online platforms such as ｍanaba+R, academic search engines, and collaborative document editing tools. Students are expected to bring a laptop, tablet, or other device to each class.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook is required.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
“Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (5th ed.）.” ”Bailey Stephen” ”London. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.”
『留学のための異文化トレーニング――知る、共に学ぶ、実践する』 勝又恵理子 春風社

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Students are not required to purchase a copy. Please refer it when necessary.

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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