Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52294:[2025 Fall]English for Study Abroad 2(B) 2025 Fall Tue2 College Of Business Administration SATO SETSUKO 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AN222

Language

English / Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course aims at increasing students' academic English skills as well as preparing them to take the TOEFL iBT®Test or the TOEFL ITP®Test, qualifications which are often required to study abroad, especially at universities in English speaking countries. The focus of this course is placed on improving students' listening and reading skills. In addition, students are expected to engage in writing exercises related to various interdisciplinary topics, and acquire spontaneous production skills.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
【+R授業】Video On Demand(VOD)はOnline TOEIC® L&Rの受験です。第10回授業の週で12/1(月)~12/5(金)の期間にて実施予定になります。

Student Attainment Objectives

Specific goals for this course are 1) being able to strengthen English listening and reading skills and 2) being able to improve scores on the TOEFL iBT®Test or the TOEFL ITP®Test.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction and warm-up exercises

Level check test and reading exercises

2

Chapter 1 Listening: Conversation between Professor and Student, Reading: How to Mark a Book

major

3

Chapter 2 Listening: Financial Accounting, Reading: Stock Market Crash

financial accounting, management accounting

4

Chapter 3 Listening: History of Exploration, Reading: Erie Canal

explorers <Media-based class i.e., via Zoom>

5

Chapter 4 Listening: Psychology Class, Reading: Ten Languages Die out Every Year

extinction

6

Chapter 5 Listening: Chemistry Class, Reading: Hydrogen Energy

lignite, bituminous

7

Review 1

optional activities, News, Movies, etc.

8

Chapter 6 Listening: Medical Silver, Reading: Statins

cardiovascular disease, statin <Media-based class i.e., via Zoom>

9

Chapter 7 Listening: Management Accounting, Reading: Project Management

Gantt chart

10

Chapter 8 Listening: Student Conversation, Reading: Scholarship

midterm exam, final exam, probation 

11

Chapter 9 Listening: Graduation Recognition Ceremony, Reading: Food Crisis

commencement, FAO

12

Chapter 10 Listening: Astronomy Class, Reading: Solar System and Pluto

solar system, classic planet, Pluto 

13

Chapter 11 Listening: Research Work, Reading: Symbolism and Mustang Horses

wild horse, new territory

14

Review 2

optional activities, News, Movies, etc.

Class Format

Two class sessions will be delivered via media-based lessons in the semester.

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

TOEIC® L&R test IP (Online) score (20%)/Active participation, review quizzes, assignments, and extra work (80%) / 12月上旬にTOEIC® L&RテストIP(オンライン)を全員が受験することになっており、そのスコアを評価の20%に組み込みます。TOEIC® L&RテストIPテスト(オンライン)結果スコアの換算方法は科目担当の教員から説明がありますので確認をしてください。//

Grade Evaluation Method (Note)

成績評価の条件として、学期ごとに10回以上の出席が必要です。

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
Preparations for new TOEFL ® iBT: Listening & Reading Tomoyuki Tsuruoka and Gary Malmgren Shohakusha 978-4-88198-628-8

Textbooks (Frequency of Use, Note)

Please make sure you purchase the designated textbook and bring it every week 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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