Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52902:Step-up English 2(A) 2024 Fall Fri4 College　Of　Business　Administration GOTO KUMIKO 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC242

Language

English / Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course is designed for students to further build up their English vocabulary and to develop their fundamental reading skills such as predicting, scanning and skimming so that they will be able to read interdisciplinary texts. Students will also be provided with opportunities to improve their understanding of English grammar. This course is offered to help students achieve 480 in the TOEFL ITP® Test or 550 in the TOEIC® L&R Test.
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

・to develop the ability to read accurately
・to gain the ability to achieve 480 in the TOEFL ITP® Test or 550 in the TOEIC® L&R 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

Reading exercises

2

Lesson 1 What the World Needs Now

poverty, sustainable development

3

Lesson 2 Young People Making a Difference

WHO, blood donation

4

Lesson 3 The Horns of a Dilemma

rhinocero, horn, extinction <Media-based class, i.e., via Zoom>

5

Lesson 4 Of Nukes and Minefields

conventional weapon, disarmament

6

Lesson 5 The World's Hottest Issue

world climate, carbon dioxide

7

Lesson 6 Smart Roads and Cars

traffic safety, traffic calming

8

Lesson 7 Languages Lost and Found

indigenous language, extinction <Media-based class, i.e., via Zoom>

9

Lesson 8 It's About Time

Middle East, woman, right

10

Lesson 9 Where Would We Be Without It?

United Nations, social progress

11

Lesson 10 Virtually Better

computer game, learning, social fabric

12

Lesson 11 It's Never Too Late

apology, mistake, learn

13

Lesson 12 Good Sports

athlete, performance, drug

14

Review test 1, exercise, extra work

test and feedback

15

Review test 2, exercise, extra work

students' reflections

Class Format

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

Recommendations for Private Study

Students must do preparation for each class. They must take in-class quizzes and submit assignments.

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

Active Participation (20%)/Quizzes and assignments (80%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Regular attendance and active participation are expected from all students.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Global Concepts Jim Knudsen Nan'un-do 978-4-523-17688-6

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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