Course title
06205200
English Communication I

 iida akemi Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

murakami kayoko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

ishiwata tadahiro

ogawa mihoko
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price gregory Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

shimada miori Click to show questionnaire result at 2016

paul fraser marquet Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
The aim of this course is to develop the students’ communicative abilities in English. Through the study of a number of important global issues, students will improve their listening ability by practicing the major types of listening skill (predicting content, grasping the main idea, listening for specific information etc.). At the same time, they will gain confidence in their spoken English through conveying information, explaining their ideas, and discussing the content of the listening passages. They will also learn grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate for each topic.
Purpose of class
Students will develop their communicative abilities in English.
Goals and objectives
  1. To grasp the content of lectures and discussions on global issues.
  2. To be able to respond to what one has heard, convey information and express one’s ideas.
  3. To display evidence of critical thinking about world issues.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the Course & Preview activity
Unit 1 A: Living for Work
Listening to an interview about work 		Assignment 1 (submit next class)
Unit 1 B (preview) 		200minutes
2. Unit 1 B: Living for Work
Watching a documentary about an unusual job
Giving a short presentation about oneself 		Assignment 2 (submit next class)
Unit 2 A (preview) 		200minutes
3. Unit 2 A : Good Times, Good Feelings
Listening to a lecture on laughter
Discussing celebrations and festivals 		Assignment 3 (submit next class)
Unit 2 B (preview) 		200minutes
4. Unit 2 B: Good Times, Good Feelings
Watching a documentary about Nubian culture
Giving a presentation for a small group 		Assignment 4 (submit next class)
Unit 3 A (preview) 		200minutes
5. Unit 3 A: Treasures from the Past
Listening to a talk about an ancient city
Talking about historical events 		Assignment 5 (submit next class) 200minutes
6. Review Prepare for Mid-Semester Test. 200minutes
7. Mid-Semester and Test Explanation Unit 3 B (preview) 200minutes
8. Unit 3 B: Treasures from the Past
Watching a documentary about Old San Juan
Using notes in a presentation 		Assignment 6 (submit next class)
Unit 4 A (preview) 		200minutes
9. Unit 4 A: Weather and Climate
Listening to a radio show about climate
Planning and discussing an itinerary 		Assignment 7 (submit next class)
Unit 4 B (preview) 		200minutes
10. Unit 4 B: Weather and Climate
Watching a documentary about tornados
Discussing ways to reduce greenhouse gases 		Assignment 8 (submit next class)
Unit 5 A (preview) 		200minutes
11. Unit 5 A: Focus on Food
Listening to a lecture on anthropology
Conducting a survey 		Assignment 9 (submit next class)
Unit 5 B (preview) 		200minutes
12. Unit 5 B: Focus on Food
Watching a documentary about dorian fruit
Creating a description with interesting details 		Assignment 10 (submit next class) 200minutes
13. Review Prepare for Final Test. 200minutes
14. Final Test and Explanation Reflections and review of the course 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-semester test Final test Homework and quizzes Total.
1. 15% 15% 10% 40%
2. 15% 15% 5% 35%
3. 10% 10% 5% 25%
Total. 40% 40% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Participation: 20%
Homework and quizzes 20%
Mid-semester test: 30%
Final test： 30%

A score of 60% is needed to pass this course.
Textbooks and reference materials
Pathways 1 A (Cengage Learning): Becky Tarver Chase
Prerequisites
Please bring a dictionary to class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch Time on Wednesdays
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 07:48:34 JST 2018