| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52434:English Speaking 1(G2) | 2022 | Spring | Fri2 | College Of Business Administration | ADAMSON CALUM | 1 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Students should interact using English in Main Room and Breakout Room discussions and activities similarly to Face to Face classes. In this course, students are expected to develop speaking skills required for academic studies at university. Students will learn to speak with natural pronunciation, rhythm and intonation and develop skills that enable them to participate in daily conversations and discussions. They will also learn basic strategies necessary to make presentations in English as well as learn to express their own opinions on familiar topics.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
Student Attainment Objectives
-feel comfortable having conversations and group discussions on a variety of topics with your classmates and instructor
-be able to self-evaluate and identify ways of improving your performance, reflect on your weaknesses and set future goals to improve your speaking and related skills
-have experience of making at least one presentation (3-4 minutes) and leading a discussion
-have experience of a one-on-one interview in English (3-4 minutes)
-be aware of formal and informal language and strategies that can be used in discussions, conversations, etc.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Explanation of the course and methods of assessment; outline of homework expectations; textbook and speaking diary orientation |
Student self-introductions and rapport building; discussion of previous language learning experiences; goal setting |
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| 2 | Communication strategies: 1. Friends |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 3 | Communication strategies: 1. Friends |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 4 | Communication strategies: 2. Free time |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 5 | Communication strategies: 2. Free time |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 6 | Communication strategies: 3. The past |
Mid term reflections on learning |
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| 7 | Communication strategies: 3. The past |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 8 | Communication strategies: 4. The family |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 9 | Communication strategies: 4. The family |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 10 | Communication strategies: 5. Work |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 11 | Communication strategies: 5. Work |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 12 | Communication strategies: 6. City life |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 13 | Communication strategies: 6. City life |
Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc. |
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| 14 | Interview speaking tests |
Communication strategies review |
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| 15 | Feedback on interview speaking tests; hand in speaking diary to instructor |
Final reflections on learning and advice on preparing for S2 |
Class Format
【BCPレベル3～4の場合】 This is a Media Class. In principle, all classes will be delivered online using live streaming (ZOOM). Further information will be given on Manaba-R
Recommendations for Private Study
・Students should do all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
・Students must be prepared to spend approximately three hours for study outside of class.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or 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 | 30% Active participation/40% Assessed speaking (individual presentation, individual interview speaking test)/30% Homework, discussions, role-plays, reflective diary, journal or blog etc. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
・Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
・Attendance is part of your grade. If you miss classes, it will lower your grade.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for finding out any information you miss if you are absent.
・Late homework may not be accepted in some cases.
・Students should read and follow the guidelines on plagiarism and computer translation software in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication strategies 1 (Units 1-6) | David Paul | Cengage Learning | 978-981-4232-59-3 |
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)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html