Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51586:English for Study Abroad 2(B) 2023 Fall Tue2 College　Of　Business　Administration KUROSE RYO 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC431

Language

Language

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

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

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: Scholarships

midterm exam, final exam, probation　<Media-based class i.e., via Zoom>

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　<Media-based class i.e., via Zoom>

13

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

wild horse, new territory

14

Chapter 12 Listening: Modern Media as a Resource, Reading: Lee Strasberg and Method Acting

acting process, actors studio

15

Review 2

optional activities, News, Movies, etc.

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レベル1～2の場合】
・この授業は全15回の授業のうち10回の対面授業と、5回のメディア（ライブ配信）を利用した授業として実施します。第４、６、８、１０、１２週はメディア授業を行います。　
・授業詳細については、授業科目のmanaba＋Rコースでお知らせします。


【BCPレベル3～4の場合】
・すべての授業をメディア（ライブ配信が基本）を利用して実施します。
・授業方法の詳細は、授業科目のmanaba＋Rコースでお知らせします。

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）

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 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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