Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52135:[2025 Spring]English Speaking 1(A2) 2025 Spring Fri1 College　Of　Business　Administration RAINE PAUL 1

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC448

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students are expected to develop speaking skills required for academic studies at university. Students will learn to speak with natural pronunciation, rhythm and intonation and develop skills that enable them to participate in daily conversations and discussions. They will also learn basic strategies necessary to make presentations in English as well as learn to express their own opinions on familiar topics.
Throughout the semester, students will receive feedback on in-class activities and assignments from the instructor in order to develop their abilities.
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Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course you should:
-feel comfortable having conversations and group discussions on a variety of topics with your classmates and instructor
-be able to self-evaluate and identify ways of improving your performance, reflect on your weaknesses and set future goals to improve your speaking and related skills
-have experience of making at least one presentation (4-5 minutes) and leading a discussion
-have experience of a one-on-one interview in English (3-5 mins)
-be aware of formal and informal language and strategies that can be used in discussions, conversations, etc.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Explanation of the course and methods of assessment; outline of homework expectations; textbook orientation. Student self-introductions and rapport building; discussion of previous language learning experiences; goal setting.

Discussion skills: 1. Friends Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.(VOD class)

2

Disucssion skills: 1. Friends

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

3

Discussion skills: 2. Free time

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

4

Discussion skills: 2. Free time

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

5

Discussion skills: 3. The past

Mid term reflections on learning

6

Discussion skills: 3. The past

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

7

Discussion skills: 4. The family

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

8

Discussion skills: 4. The family

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

9

Discussion skills: 5. Work

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

10

Discussion skills: 5. Work

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

11

Discussion skills: 6. City life

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

12

Discussion skills: 6. City life

Role plays, discussions, presentations, etc.

13

Interview speaking tests

Discussion skills review

14

Feedback on interview speaking tests

Final reflections on learning and advice on preparing for S2

Class Format

この授業は対面で実施します。

Recommendations for Private Study

・Students should do all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them to the deadlines set by their instructor.
・Students must be prepared to spend approximately three hours for study outside of class.
・All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class.
・If you miss a class, you are responsible for finding out what happened in class and homework. Ask your classmates and/or your instructor.

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

30% Active participation/40% Assessed speaking (individual presentation, individual interview speaking test)/30% Homework, discussions, role-plays, reflective diary, journal or blog etc.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Please confirm details of Continuous Assessment with your instructor.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

・If you are in any doubt about anything (e.g. your presentation date, etc.) to do with your class, please contact your instructor before a problem arises.
・Active participation in all class activities is required. If you participate actively, you will learn more in this class. Please do your best!
・Attendance is part of your grade. If you miss classes, it will lower your grade.
・Students need to attend 10 or more class sessions to pass the course.
・Students who attend fewer than 10 sessions will receive a grade of F.
・If you miss a class, contact your instructor and explain why you missed the class.
・Remember that you are responsible for finding out any information you miss if you are absent.
・Late homework may not be accepted in some cases.
・Students should read and follow the guidelines on plagiarism, computer translation software and AI in the 外国語学習のてびき＜経営学部＞.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Discussion Skills 1 (units 1-6) David Paul Language Teaching Professionals 9784910167404

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

Students should have watched and completed the VOD lesson BEFORE the first class.
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