Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52880:Academic Communication Skills I (P) § 52881:EAP Special Lecture (Academic Communication Skills 1) (P) 2023 Fall Fri5 College　Of　Policy　Science GERRY YOKOTA 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS463

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course focuses on developing your communication skills with others in English.
To achieve this goal, "cafe talks" such as non-academic topics (e.g., your favourite foods, movies and books etc.) will be applied for group work, discussions, and presentations.
Please feel to visit "cafe" !

Student Attainment Objectives

1) You will be able to feel comfortable with expressing opinions in English on non-academic topics.
2) You will be able to feel comfortable with presenting in English.
3) You will be able to be an active listener (e.g., ask qualifying and follow-up questions)
4) You will be able to understand the significance of visual help.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Course orientation

Introduction to detailed course schedule and methods.
Self-introduction (Brief Presentation)

2

Topic 1 (Music) ①

Preparation of Individual Presentation

3

Topic 1 (Music)②

Individual Presentation
Practice asking follow-up questions

4

Topic 1 (Music)③

Preparation of Group Presentation with visual materials.

5

Topic 1 (Music)④

Group Presentation
Practice asking follow-up questions

6

Interval Reflection

Difference between Individual and Group
Role of visual materials

7

Topic 2 (Art)①

Preparation of Individual Presentation

8

Topic 2 (Art)②

Individual Presentation

9

Topic 2 (Art)③

Preparation of Group Presentation

10

Topic 2 (Art)④

Group Presentation

11

Topic 3 (Movies)①

Preparation of Individual Presentation

12

Topic 3 (Movies)②

Individual Presentation

13

Topic 3 (Movies)③

Preparation of Group Presentation

14

Topic 3 (Movies)④

Final Group Presentation

15

Final Reflection

Wrap-up

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.

In the case of BCP Level 1 or 2: 8 classes on Face to Face basis, 7 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).
※Details about the first class will be announced on manaba+R course news.
In the case of BCP Level 3 or higher: All the classes are to be conducted on Media basis.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to submit relevant journal articles to Manaba.

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

1. Communication Paper
2. Presentation
3. In-class and homework assignments

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The schedule is subject to change.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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

Other Comments

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