Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
54218:[2025 Spring]Academic Skills 1 (GV) § 54219:Basic Academic Skills (GV) 2025 Spring Thu3 College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Policy　Science,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences,College　of　Comprehensive　Psychology,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering ITOI KIYU 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC345

Language

English and Japanese

Course Outline and Method

Students will learn the significance of studying abroad. In addition to activities in English using the 4 skills of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), students will also learn the basic skills needed while on their study abroad, including how to read a syllabus, making the most of office hours, and more. In addition, they will also work on the language skills so essential for studying abroad.

Student Attainment Objectives

By learning about the significance of studying abroad, students will be able to clarify their reasons for taking part. Students will also acquire the basic academic skills and language skills needed for studying abroad.

Recommended Preparatory Course

This course will be conducted in English (main) and Japanese (upon necessity), so students should be able to perform English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL ITP 400/ TOEFL iBT 32/ TOEIC 380 / IELTS 4.5 or above.

Course Schedule

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

Orientation[online (Zoom) real time]

Course explanation
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, refer to manaba +R

2

What is study abroad?

Exchange program and cultures of learning

3

Guest speaker 1[online (Zoom) real time]

Experience of study abroad in an English-speaking country

4

Guest speaker 2[online (Zoom) real time]

Experience of study abroad in a non-English-speaking country

5

Online exchange class[online (Zoom) real time]

Exchange class with an overseas university

6

Guest speaker 3[online (Zoom) real time]

Language learning strategies

7

Study abroad preparation

Discussion, Making study plan

8

Study abroad preparation

Study plan presentation

9

Study abroad preparation

Language testing (IELTS/TOEFL)

10

Study abroad preparation

Language testing (IELTS/TOEFL)

11

Final presentation

Final presentation preparation

12

Final presentation

Presentation

13

Final presentation

Presentation

14

Final presentation

Presentation

Class Format

This course will be conducted in person and on Zoom.
- The format of each session is described in the class schedule in the syllabus. Any changes will be announced on manaba+R.
- The Zoom link for online classes will be provided in the manaba+R course before the first class.

Special note on the lessons and ZOOM session participations
- Note that the lessons involve multiple interactive activities for students to improve peer-learning. Thus, we may also utilize online tools (ZOOM meetings) during face-to-face session. Therefore, additionally you must be prepared with any electronic device (e.g., PC, tablet, or smartphone) to participate in these activities.
- For online sessions, in addition to electronic devices, be sure to be in a place to sit and take the lessons without disturbances from unnecessary sounds, people, pets, etc.
- All must be ready to switch on the cameras and unmute the mics at all times.
- If you do following actions during lessons, you will not receive any points for participation and contribution; middle of traveling, part-time work, voluntary/ internship workplace, etc.

Recommendations for Private Study

In this class, students will gradually build up their skills through a total of 14 sessions, so attendance and submission of assignments at each session are important.
Since the purpose of this class is to provide students with a basic knowledge of reading and writing academic English, we will not provide instruction on grammatical errors in the submitted assignments and essays. Please make use of the internal and external support services that will be introduced in class.

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

Class reflection 2x14=28%
Assignments 12%
Mid-term report 15%
Presentations 30% (10%+20%)
Final Report 15%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Attendance at least 10 of the 14 classes is required.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

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）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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