Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
35080:[2025 Fall]Academic Skills 2 (G2) § 35081:Intermediate Academic Skills (G2) 2025 Fall Thu2 College　Of　Economics,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Gastronomy　Management,College　of　Life　Sciences,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) TAMURA YU 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Ad-seminario212

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students learn the comprehensive academic skills necessary for studying abroad including how to search for academic literature and papers and how to participate in discussions and give presentations. By the end of this course, they will write an academic essay in English and present it individually.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will acquire the comprehensive academic skills needed to study abroad and further improve their language skills.

Recommended Preparatory Course

In order to register for this course, students are required to have a minimum TOEFL(ITP) score of 480, TOEFL(iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score of 580, IELTS score of 5.0, or equivalent.

Course Schedule

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

Orientation

Objectives, method of evaluation, schedule, self-introductions
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, go to "Reference Video" below

2

Academic writing

Sentence and paragraph structures

3

Finding suitable resources

Academic texts, non-academic texts, using the library database

4

Academic reading

Developing critical approaches, finding key points, note-making

5

Summarizing and paraphrasing

Avoiding plagiarism, referring to sources

6

Essay structure

Writing coherent texts and arguments

7

Setting a theme for final project (essay and presentation)

Consultation on themes, finding reference sources

8

Academic presentation

Structure, useful expressions, creating effective slides

9~12

Individual presentation

Presentation and Q&A session

13

Essay progress check

Peer Review

14

Review

Wrap-up and complementary comments

Class Format

Unless otherwise announced, classes will be conducted face-to-face.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to complete the essay and prepare their presentation both in and outside of class. Additionally, students will be assigned other tasks based on each lecture. These assignments are designed to help improve skills that will be essential for studying abroad. Please ensure that all assignments are submitted 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

Attendance + Class Participation 30%
Submission of Assignments 20%
Individual Presentation 20%
Essay 30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend a minimum of 10 classes to earn credit for this course. Active participation in classes and questions related to presentations will be positively evaluated. Assignments are designed to help improve academic skills that will be essential for studying abroad and should be submitted on time. If any circumstances, such as illness, may delay submission, please contact the instructor in advance or as soon as possible.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1.Please do not take Academic Skills 1 and 2 (or Basic Academic Skills and Intermediate Academic Skills) at the same time. Both classes are very challenging and should be taken in a sequence appropriate to your level of English. If you already have basic academic skills, you may choose to take only Academic Skills 2.

2. In class, we will use online platforms such as manaba+R, academic search engines, and collaborative document editing tools. Students are expected to bring a laptop, tablet, or other device to each class.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook is required.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
“Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (5th ed.）.” ”Bailey Stephen” ”London. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.”
“Academic Writing for International Students of Science (2nd ed.) .” ”Bottomley Jane.” ”London. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.”

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Students are not required to purchase a copy. Please refer it when necessary.

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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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