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Course Name
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Year
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Term
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Period
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Faculty / Graduate School
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All Instructors
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Credits
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35371:Communication Skills 1 (SL) |
2024 |
Spring |
Fri4 |
College Of Economics |
GALAZ SEGUEL JAVIERA |
1 |
Campus
BKC
Class Venue
Rarcadia413
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
The emphasis of this program is REACH which stands for Responsibility, Environment, Awareness, Collaboration, and Humanitarianism. The Dual Language stream is comprised of English courses over a year and a half along with courses in another foreign language. The goal of this stream is to prepare students for business and social interactions in which fundamental skills for comprehension as in reading, listening and communication will be needed. The aim of Communication Skills 1 is to provide language structures fundamental to communication in university, work and community life. Classes will consist of collaborative activities either completed using manaba + R or in the classroom. Students will work through various assignments in their textbooks either independently or with classmates. Many assignments make use of multimedia such as video and internet links. Students will also complete presentations which will be performed in front of class. The instructor will provide feedback in the classroom or on manaba + R, depending on the activity. The level of this class is Intermediate (IM).
Student Attainment Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
・ask and answer questions about family, food, personal finance, sports/health/fitness and travel
・use everyday expressions to describe experiences, give opinions and request information
・ask follow-up questions, clarification questions, asking-for-more-details questions and summary clarification questions in range of the topics discussed in class
・conduct two 3-minute presentations on the topics given using the various presentation strategies learned throughout the course
Recommended Preparatory Course
None
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) |
Theme |
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information |
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1 |
Class Introduction & Course Orientation |
In-Class:
1. Syllabus
2. Class Album (speaking)
3. Teacher Introduction
4. Self-introduction (Manaba+R)
Homework:
1. Add a profile picture and set reminders
2. Download the textbook and print it off if necessary
3. Respond to at least two other students' self-introductions with a question. Answer all questions on your self-introduction.
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2 |
Unit 1 (Family) |
In-Class:
1. Picture Identification 1
2. Vocabulary (pg. 8)
3. Warm-Up: Video (pg. 1)
4.) Discussion Board: Write about your family
Homework:
None
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3 |
Unit 1 (Graded Discussion) |
In-Class:
1. Video 1: Mr. Bean
2. Skill Development: Discussion Strategy 1 Preperation
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4 |
Unit 2 (Food) |
In-Class:
1, Warm up: Favorite Restaurant
2. Pair Work Activity (pg. 3) - Graded Discussion 1
Homework:
1. Video and discussion questions (page 5)
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5 |
Unit 2 (Graded Discussion) & Poster Presentation Preparation |
1. Vocabulary (pg. 16)
2. Activity #2 Chicken Curry (pg. 13)
3. Discussion Board: Tell us about your favorite dish. Write all the ingredients for your favorite dish and a description in English of what it is. Then, upload a picture.
Homework:
1. Skill Development #2 (pg. 10)
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Presentations (Poster Presentation) |
1. Chineasy: look at the Discussion Thread. There is a new topic called Chineasy. Watch the video through the link. Then, make a new comment and answer the questions in the instructions.
2. Presentation 1 Outline: look at Projects. Find your team. The name of your team is the country which you will research. Use the discussion thread in projects to talk to your team members and come up with an outline for presentation 1. There is an example in the instructions. If you don’t know how to use Manaba Projects, please look at the manual. I put a copy of the Japanese version in Resources.
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7 |
Presentations (Poster Presentation) & Short Course Survey |
1. Watch Presentation Zen
2. Create slides for presentation
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8 |
Unit 3 (Personal Finance) |
Presentations! |
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9 |
Unit 3 (Graded Discussion) |
1. Introduction (p. 48)
2. Reading (p. 51)
3. Writing (p. 52)
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Unit 4 (Sports / Health / Fitness) |
1. Warm-up: Jenga
2. Vocabulary and Picture Description (p. 25)
3. Writing about your exercise and diet regime (100 words)
Homework:
Prepare for speaking test (p. 29)
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Unit 4 (Graded Discussion) & Unit 5 (Travel) |
1. Warm-up:
2. Write about your exercise routine.
3. Preparing for your speaking test (pg. 29)
Homework:
Top 10 destinations (p. 35)
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12 |
Unit 5 (Graded Discussion) & PowerPoint Presentation Preparation |
1. Speaking test
2. Packing (p. 37)
3. Example presentation demonstration
4. Students prepare presentation
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13 |
Presentations (PowerPoint Presentation) (Final Course Survey) |
1. Students add script to presentation
2. Practice presentation
3. Go over Skill's Test
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14 |
Presentations (PowerPoint Presentation) (Final Course Survey) |
Presentation Day!! |
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15 |
Final Test |
Skill's Test and Survey! |
Class Format
All classes will be conducted in person.
Recommendations for Private Study
You are expected to come to each class prepared. Thorough preparation should make the in-class communication activities easier for everyone involved. You will be required to study at least 60 to 90 minutes before and after each class to be a successful student. For almost every class, you will have homework assignments due. Please be sure to do all assigned tasks before we discuss them in class. If you have questions about anything, please come to class ready to ask your classmates or your instructor about them.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind |
Percentage |
Grading Criteria etc. |
| Final Examination (Written) |
0 |
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Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 |
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Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 |
30% Classroom Activities, Homework Assignments & Graded Conversations /30% Presentations (Poster Presentation 15%, PowerPoint Presentation 15%) /20% Final Test /20% Active Participation/ |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Active participation in class activities is required. Participation includes classroom activities, manaba + R activities (reading course news, turning in assignments, contributing to discussions in manaba + R,) and other methods required by your teacher. Please remember that you are responsible for any information you miss if you are absent. Late homework may not be accepted. Contact your teacher should you have any questions or if you are unable to come to class.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Physical copies of the textbook will be handed out in the first day of class. The textbook will be used in almost every class as the contents of the topics covered in this class and activities are written in the textbook. Students will use the textbook to learn new knowledge, acquire new skills, develop brain storming techniques, conduct individual and group activities as well as perform top level presentations.
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)
Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
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