KIC/KIC

IGAKUKAN　IG208/IGAKUKAN　IG208

Language

The purpose of this course is the learning of academic English through the medium of oral communication. It is four-skills based focused upon speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as critical thinking to help students effectively communicate and understand academic topics and literature, etc. in the English language. Its objectives are to learn useful strategies and skills in order to be able to engage in an academic subject, critically think about its content and then constructively speak, read and/or write about it. Skills include vocabulary building, skimming and scanning, the identification of main and supporting ideas, evaluation of content, distinguishing facts from opinions, identifying the intentions of the materials dealt with, attitude towards a topic, the purposes of materials listened to or read, and the comparison and contrast of ideas on a particular issue. Speaking skills include building and using vocabulary, developing listening skills, exploring the depth and range of a subject by analyzing and speaking about it, as well as reading to support the ideas presented on a particular topic. In addition, students will also learn the tools of critical thinking and argumentation, engage in discussion through pair practise, group and/or class discussion (only in face-to-face classes), as well as the learning of various deeper aspects of the English language from a linguistic perspective such as selected aspects of grammar, etc. The course is interactive (only in face-to-face classes), consisting of instructor-based lectures, individual and group work, discussion (group & class), in-class work, homework assignments and tests, etc.

Note: Because this term/semester the course is web-based - ZOOM Meetings & on-demand, many exercises will be done by way of writing, etc.

Each lesson will include the learning of specific skills together with supporting activities designed to re-enforce the language learning process such as speaking
 
and pronunciation, listening, reading, writing and content discussion, the learning of new subject related academic vocabulary, and the viewing and listening to of associated multimedia materials (i.e. audio CDs & DVDs, etc.) to enhance the power of the subjects being covered.

The subjects covered are theme-based and deal with such topics as art/music, natural history/anthropology, psychology/sociology, world history (traditional)/ archeaology and interdisciplinary subjects, etc. In Term 1, the first 2 units (Units 1-2) of the textbook will be covered.

The overall approach is linguistic and cognitive (thinking) concentrating upon discourse (speaking/listening) as well as reading, writing, thinking and study skills, while at the same time stimulating intellectual interest through provocative subject matter in an English language environment.

NOTE: THIS COURSE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

The principle objectives of this course are sixfold: (1) being able to speak, read, write and understand basic to intermediate level academic materials in English, i.e. textbooks, articles, etc. (2) the learning of strategies to maximize speaking, listening & reading comprehension and the learning of the basic tools of academic writing; (3) the expansion of one's personal and academic knowledge base; (4) being able to discuss & analyze select academic topics on a basic to intermediate level (critical thinking); (5) the acquisition and assimilation of advanced level language skills for language processing and production; and (6) the refinement of existing and learning of advanced level study skills for higher levels of learning.

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
0-1	Orientation - Course Overview and Structure
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
1-2	Unit 1 - Living for Work (Interdisciplinary), Lesson A, Pt. 1
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
2-3	Unit 1 - Living for Work (Interdisciplinary), Lesson A, Pt. 2
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
3-4	Unit 1 - Living for Work (Interdisciplinary), Lesson B, Pt. 1
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
4-5	Unit 1 - Living for Work (Interdisciplinary), Lesson B, Pt. 2
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
5-6	Unit 1 - Review
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
6-7	Mid-term Exam
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
7-8	Unit 2 - Good Times, Good Feelings (Psychology/ Sociology), Lesson A, Pt. 1
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
8-9	Unit 2 - Good Times, Good Feelings (Psychology/ Sociology), Lesson A, Pt. 2
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
9-10	Unit 2 - Good Times, Good Feelings (Psychology/ Sociology), Lesson B, Pt. 1
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
10-11	Unit 2 - Good Times, Good Feelings (Psychology/ Sociology), Lesson B, Pt. 2
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
11-12	Unit 2 - Review
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
12-13	Individual 0ral Presentation [PowerPoint] Research & Preparation
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
13-14	Individual Oral Presentation [PowerPoint] Construction & Finalization
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)
14-15	Individual Oral Presentation [PowerPoint] & Submission
	ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

IMPORTANT NOTE: All classes for English 1 (3H) in AY 2023 (Spring) will be taught online via ZOOM Meetings. This means 30 online classes (live-streamed) that will meet twice-a-week (Wednesday, Period 3 & Friday, Period 2). This will allow all students to be able to take classes and to fully participate in all course activities. The ZOOM Invitation for the online classes will be posted 3-4 days before the class via Manaba e-mail. Other materials utilized throughout the class will be posted on-demand on Manaba as they are needed in the "Resources" section of the course.

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[Class format/授業形態] 学生および教員がコロナに感染しないよう十分 な感染症対策をとるため、BCP レベルにかかわらず、大学の承認を得て、本 科目のすべての授業はオンラインで実施される。その主な理由は次のとおりである。

① 本科目の担当教員にも、Web 受講を希望する学生の配慮事情と同じ要件に あてはまる項目があること。
② オンライン授業であっても、対面授業と比較して教育効果と評価に差が出 ない授業設計を行っていること。

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Upper Basic - Lower Intermediate level English — Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

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	1. In-class Work & Homework Exercises (Notebook/Journal) — Maximum of 20 Marks 2. Mid-term Exam — Maximum of 40 Marks 3. Individual Presentation [PowerPoint] — Maximum of 20 Marks 4. Participation (Attendance & Participation) — Maximum of 20 Marks

Warning against Plagiarism（盗用/ 剽窃について注意）
Plagiarism is never allowed. Stealing from reference literature or other materials, direct copying of reports and essays that another person wrote, and/or copying from the Internet is not acceptable. Plagiarism is a clear violation to the right of the copyright holder, and RU will take strict disciplinary action for serious offenses.
言うまでもないことですが、盗用・盗作は許されません。参考文献やその他の参考となる資料から行なうことはもちろんのこと、友人等が作成したレポート・小論文の盗用・盗作・書き写しをしたり、インターネットからコピー・ペーストしたりすることも許されません。盗用・盗作行為は、著作権者に対する明らかな権利の侵害となるため、本学では悪質なものについて、懲戒の対象としています。

Grading Evaluation Method

Grades will be awarded on the basis of in-class work, written assignments (notebook/journal), one examination, an individual presentation [PowerPoint] and participation. All students will be expected to attend class regularly (download and do their assignments each week) and actively participate in all its activities (see explanation below). The distribution of marks in the course consists of four components:

1. In-class Work & Homework Exercises (Notebook/Journal) — Maximum of 20 Marks
2. Mid-term Exam — Maximum of 40 Marks
3. Individual Presentation [PowerPoint] — Maximum of 20 Marks
4. Participation (Attendance & Participation) — Maximum of 20 Marks

Note: More information about the Individual Presentations [PowerPoint] will be given at a later time in the course.

Attendance

I will gather attendance information each week from Manavi. On Manavi when a student reads a notification in relation to course assignments and information, it is recorded and can be viewed at a later time by the instructor. If you have not read the information and/or downloaded the necessary files, it is noted. Failure to do this will show as being absent and you will lose marks. All students have access to Manavi and whether you download information on the day of the course, before or after, it is recorded. So please make sure you read notifications (e-mail) and download the assignments when necessary, etc.

Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN Code	Comment
Pathways 1: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, First Edition. (2013).	Chase, Becky Tarver & Keith S. Folse	Boston, MA: Cengage Learning	ISBN-13: 978-1-133-30767-9 & ISBN-10: 1-133-30767-1

Students should purchase the required textbook from the Co-op (Seikyo) bookstore before the first class. Details of the textbook can be found on manaba+R. 第１回の授業までに自分のクラスを確認し、指定されているテキストを生協で購入して、第１回の授業に必ず持ってくること。 なお指定教科書は、manaba+R　▶「産業社会学部生のページ」▶「産業社会学部の履修」<外国語科目：教科書>に掲載しています。Note: This textbook is an essential part of the course in order to complete the necessary work. Failure to have one will mean that you will not be able to do class work and result in the loss of marks. The textbook will be used in all classes.

Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN Code	Comment
Any good English/Japanese Dictionary

Refer to Gaikokugo Gakushuu Handbook. 産業社会学部『外国語学習ハンドブック』本年度版を参照。 manaba+R　▶「産業社会学部生のページ」▶「産業社会学部の履修」<外国語科目：外国語学習ハンドブック>に掲載しています。A list of useful references will be supplied by the instructor. Also any good English/ Japanese dictionary (book, electronic or computer-based format).

Internet website information related to the course will be supplied by the instructor as needed.

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to do their own work at all times. You may discuss your homework with your classmates, but you must not do work for your classmates or allow your classmates to do work for you: submitted work must be original. Copying some or all of other people’s work is plagiarism, which is absolutely not tolerated. If you copy from another student or permit another student to copy from you, you will both receive zero for that work. If you copy work from other sources without citing it, you will receive a zero mark for that work as well. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence that may have severe consequences.

Classroom Etiquette

Respect for the teacher in the course is important even if it is online on the web. He or she is the one who is imparting the knowledge required for learning. Disrespect or rudeness will not be tolerated through e-mail correspondence or otherwise. The teacher is here to help you, not to abuse.

This course syllabus is subject to change depending on student needs and the ongoing pandemic situation.

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