Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
34303:Academic Skills 1 (G3) § 34304:Basic Academic Skills (G3) 2023 Spring Thu2 College　Of　Economics,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Gastronomy　Management,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) LIU SORAYA 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Co-learning607

Language

English and Japanese

Course Outline and Method

Students will learn the significance of studying abroad. In addition to activities in English using the 4 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. This is a face-to-face (+ hybrid) course. Prior notification will be given in the course news if the class is to be online.

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

Introduction

Self introductions
Syllabus explanation
Ice-breaking activity
Homework 1: Citation

2

Study Planning

Academic Integrity
Time management
Build a study plan
Case study scenarios
Homework 2: Weekly schedule
(Pearson chapter 3, p.108)

3

Academic Writing 1

What is plagiarism? Why copy and paste doesn't work
Citation styles (how to reference)
Writing a paragraph (topic sentence and supporting points)
Homework 3: Paragraph
(Cambridge chapter 1-1, 1-2)

4

Learning Styles

Learning style questionnaire
Choosing a study method
Homework 4: Learning style
(Pearson chapter 4)

5

Academic Writing 2

Writing a coherent paragraph
Conjunctions and transitional expressions
Question of the day
Homework 5: Exercises
(Cambridge chapter 1-3)

6

Communication Skills

Final presentation guideline
How to do group projects
Discussion questions
Homework 6: Exercises
(Pearson chapter 5, p.108)

7-8

Academic Writing 3

From a paragraph to an essay
Final essay guideline
Homework 7: Essay outline
(Cambridge chapter 2-1, 2-2)

9

Stress Management

Symptoms of stress
Causes of stress
How to cope with stress
Homework 8: Introduction paragraph
(Pearson chapter 5)

10-13

Final Presentations

Final presentations
Questions and answers
Comments and feedback
Homework 9: Conclusion paragraph

14-15

Academic Writing 4

Paraphrasing and summarizing
In-text citation
Homework 10: Citation
(Cambridge chapter 3-1)

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 level 1-2】
・Classes will be face-to-face. If there are online courses, announcements will be made on Manaba Course News.

【BCP level 3-4】
・All classes will be online (live via Zoom).

Recommendations for Private Study

1. Please complete the assignments and submit them on Manaba before class. If you have the printouts, you can also hand them to the TA after class.
2. For the online classes, please join from a computer and turn on your webcam for each class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Attendance: 2% x 15 times = 30%
Homework (English): 2% x 10 times = 20%
Final presentation (English): 20%
Q & A (English): 5%
Final essay (English): 25%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

1. For online classes, the attendance will only be taken if we can see you, so please turn on your camera.
2. For the final presentation sessions, asking at least 1 question each day would be counted towards your Q & A grade.
3. Submission of the final essay is necessary to receive credit for the class.
4. The grade evaluation method is the same under all BCP level situations.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1. Do not submit the same work (presentation/research essay...etc.) for two different classes you are receiving credit for. If you wish to present/write about the same topic as in another class, please email/talk with me in advance.

2. Do not copy-paste anything from any website/article in your essay, even if you have included the website/article in your reference list. Make sure to paraphrase or summarize it in your own words before submitting.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College Kathleen McWhorter Pearson 978-0-321-99570-4
Academic Writing Skills Peter Chin, Yusa Koizumi, Samuel Reid, Sean Wray, Yoko Yamazaki Cambridge University Press 978-1-107-63622-4

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

The class material is based on these reference books, so feel free to consult them.

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

Please ask the office for my email address should you have any questions before registering for the course.
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