Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51486:English Listening 1(A) 2023 Spring Wed3 College　Of　Business　Administration TSUKAMOTO MIZUKA 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC434

Language

Language

Course Outline and Method

The emphasis of this course is placed on extensive and intensive listening. Students practice listening to various types of extended discourse so that they can develop the ability to understand, remember, and evaluate the information heard in different lectures. The course also helps students to develop their listening comprehension and listening fluency as well as to take notes and write outlines and/or summaries.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
Five classes will be taught online in the semester.

Student Attainment Objectives

・to understand the differences between English pronunciation, rhythm and intonation and those of Japanese
・to develop top-down listening skills as well as bottom-up listening skills
・to understand instructions, conversations and narrations given in English
・to strengthen vocabulary necessary to understand spoken English better

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

Warm-up exercises

2

Chapter 1: The Population

The Face of the People

3

Chapter 2: Immigration

The Face of the People

4

Chapter 3: Work in America

The Face of the People ＜Media-based class＞

5

Chapter 5: Religion

The American Character

6

Chapter 6: Birth, Marriage, and Death

The American Character ＜Media-based class＞

7

Review

optional : News, Movies, etc.

8

Chapter 7: Multiculturalism

Challenges at Home and Abroad ＜Media-based class＞

9

Chapter 8: Two Views on Crime

Challenges at Home and Abroad

10

Chapter 9: The United States and the World

Challenges at Home and Abroad ＜Media-based class＞

11

Chapter 10: Public Education in the United States

Issues in Education

12

Chapter 12: International Students

Issues in Education ＜Media-based class＞

13

Chapter 13: The Role of Government in the Economy

The Official Side

14

Chapter 15: Common Law and the Jury System

The Official Side

15

Review and feedback

optional : News, Movies, etc.

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

【BCPレベル1～2の場合】
・この授業は全15回の授業のうち10回の対面授業と、5回のメディア（ライブ配信）を利用した授業として実施します。
・授業詳細については、授業科目のmanaba＋Rコースでお知らせします。


【BCPレベル3～4の場合】
・すべての授業をメディア（ライブ配信が基本）を利用して実施します。
・授業方法の詳細は、授業科目のmanaba＋Rコースでお知らせします。

Recommendations for Private Study

Students must prepare for each class. They are required to submit assignments 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

Active participation (20%) /Quizzes, assignments, and extra work (80%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students should note that our attendance policy will be strictly observed.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Listening & Notetaking Skills (Level 2) Phyllis L. Lim and William Smalzer Cengage Learning 978-1-133-95060-8

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook since you will not be able to complete the course without it.

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

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