Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14648:[2025 Fall]English4(Advanced) (1) 2025 Fall Fri1 College　Of　Law STANDS DARBY 1

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

ZONSHINKAN　ZS302

Language

Language

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students are required to give presentations based on their research, using their English proficiency acquired through English Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅲ. Students are to develop their ability to convey information and their opinions precisely and effectively through learning, among others things, structuring presentations, frequently used expressions, effective delivery techniques, and the use of visual aids.
Feedback on quizzes and assignments will be given in-class and/or via manaba+R.

Student Attainment Objectives

- Can give a clear, prepared presentation, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- Can follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar, and the direction of the talk is sign-posted by explicit markers.
- Can take a series of follow up questions with a degree of fluency and spontaneity which poses no strain for either him/herself or the audience.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
From 9/21

(対面授業前)  +R授業  詳細については、manaba+Rにて周知します
Online Activity

+R-Jugyo. See manaba+R for further information

Week 1 Sept. 26

Review of scope of course, grading criteria and Online Activity

short interview, note-taking, introducing a person

Week 2 Oct. 3

Preparing a topic-group work

brainstorming, organizing, presenting

Week 3 Oct. 10

Structure of opinion arguments

stating opinions, giving support, counter-argument

Week 4 Oct. 17

Formulating individual opinion topics

showing support and examples

suitable presentation practice

Week 5 Oct. 24

Present opinion topics

explaining, responding to questions

peer feedback

Week 6 Oct. 31

Parameters of a survey and survey report

types of survey items and topics
general vs specific, types of survey questions

Week 7 Nov. 7

Creating a workable survey topic and survey items

categorization and summarizing

Week 8 Nov. 14

Analyzing and describing survey data

presenting, using visual aids, responding

peer feedback

Week 19 Nov. 21

Presenting survey topics, data and analysis

presenting, using visual aids, responding

peer feedback

Week 10 Nov. 28

Creating a research question / topic

general vs specific, scope of research, sources for information

Week 11 Dec. 5

Checking research topics and questions

feedback and choosing appropriate research questions

Week 12 Dec. 12

Presenting a researched topic based on a research question

Explanation of research and responding to questions, visual aid usage

Peer feedback

Week 13 Dec. 19

Describing Personal Goals

Outlining actions and time lines

Week 14 Jan. 9

Presenting a personal goal

Affirmation of goals and intentions

Class Format

Unless otherwise announced, this class will meet entirely face-to-face.

Recommendations for Private Study

Allow sufficient time to prepare and complete homework before class time.

Formulate ways to communicate any concerns or questions about the class content or procedures.

Review the material and information covered in each class time.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Topic-related homework assignments-20%

Presentation projects
 1. Opinion topic 20%
 2. Survey topic 20%
 3. Research question-based topic 20%

Active class participation (preparing materials, joining pair or group work, cooperating with instructor and class mates) - 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend at least two thirds of the classes.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No required textbook. Handouts and on-line source materials will be made available.

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 who do not successfully complete this course are required undertake the relevant credit recovery class.
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