Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14116:English4(Advanced) (1) 2022 Fall Fri1 College　Of　Law SHELLEY JOHN 1

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

ZONSHINKAN　ZS306

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students are required to give presentations based on their research, using their English proficiency acquired through English Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅲ. Students are to develop their ability to convey information and their opinions precisely and effectively through learning, among others things, structuring presentations, frequently used expressions, effective delivery techniques, and the use of visual aids.
Feedback on quizzes and assignments will be given in-class and/or via manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

- Can give a clear, prepared presentation, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- Can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
- Can take a series of follow up questions with a degree of fluency and spontaneity which poses no strain for either him/herself or the audience.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introducing Yourself

Syllabus, course requirements, criteria, expectations, and self-introductions.
Presentation Task.

Week 2

 The Global Peace Index

 Presentation Task: The 3 by 3 Presentation Structure.

Week 3

 Japan's Global Responsibility

 Presentation Task: Small Group Discussion

 

Week 4

 Social Networking

 Presentation Task: Panel Discussion

Week 5

 UNESCO

 Presentation Task: Prepararing a Slide Show

Week 6

 Improving Primary School Education

 Presentation Task with Visual Aids

Week 7

 Test

 Test of all the points in the previous lessons.

Week 8

 The Daily News

 Presentation task: Workshop Session

Week 9

 Japan's Low Birth Rate

 Presentation Task: Poster Session

Week 10

 Nuclear Power

 Presentation Task: Debate

Week 11

 The Internationalization of Japan's Universities

 Presentation Task: Committee Meeting

Week 12

 Japan and the United Nation's Security Council

 Presentation Task: Model United Nations Security Council Meeting

Week 13

 Artificial Intelligence

 Presentation Task: Three Oral Presentation Structures

Week 14

Test

 Test of all the points in lessons 8 - 14.

Week 15

Summary of the semester

Class Goodbyes and Farewell Activities

Class Format

【BCP Levels 1 - 2】
- All class sessions will be face-to-face.
- Each instructor will announce the details via manaba+R.
- Those students who need "special considerations" as stipulated in "Application for Special Considerations related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" should report to the instructor as soon as possible. Such students shall attend face-to-face classes online via Zoom live. The instructor may also decide to provide Zoom Cloud recording.

【BCP Levels 3 - 4】
- All class sessions will be conducted online (via Zoom live).
- Each instructor will announce the details via manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

1) Check Course News and Resources regularly.
2) Come prepared for class.
3) Review last class notes before the class begins.
4) Do homework assignments as soon after class as possible.
6) Be an active listener by concentrating on what is being said rather than passively listening to the speaker.
7) Initiate discussion with international students on global and environmental issues

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

Students Work will be Evaluated on a Regular Basis

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the classes.
1. Partner Introduction Presentation; 10%
2. Professor Introduction Presentation: 15%
3. Process or Procedure Presentation: 20%
4. Problem-Solution Presention & Survey (Summary/Analysis) 30%
5. Assignments: 15%
6. Participation: 10%

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Presentation Workshop Craig Smith / Yasushi Tsubota / Yasushige Ishikawa / Seigo Datsuji Kinseido 978-4-7647-3929-1

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)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）

Other Comments

Students who fail to earn credit for this course will need to pass before graduation an "English (Credit-recovery)" course.
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