Listening and Speaking

Course title

S2210000

	tsuneyasu masa
	inada takako
	kuji miki
	horton hirose emiko

Course description

The aim of this course is to develop the students’ ability to communicate in English. Students will discuss topics related to architecture, building up their active vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, and spoken fluency. They will also carry out a variety of listening activities.
As a part of assignments, students submit the portfolio of self-study using E-learning program.

Purpose of class

To develop the students’ ability to communicate in English

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	To be able to communicate in English about given topics with a degree of fluency and confidence.
2.	To be able to use a range of vocabulary and grammar in conversation.
3.	To be able to understand short conversations and speeches in everyday settings.

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 INTRODUCTION: Introducing the project team Vocabulary: To learn the names of different professions in architecture Pronunciation: To learn the importance of word stress Grammar: To explain things using relative pronouns Conversation: To introduce the project members	Preview Unit 1, Assignment 1(practice in class), E-learning Self-study	200分
2.	Unit 2 PLANNING : Talking about the project site Vocabulary: To learn words related to a local area Pronunciation: To practice linked sounds Grammar: To describe locations using prepositions Conversation: To talk about an area and a project site	Preview Unit 2, Assignment 2, E-learning Self-study	200分
3.	Unit 3 FLOOR PLAN: Talking about rooms Vocabulary: To learn the names of rooms Pronunciation: To practice word stress Grammar: To describe the parts of a building/unit using comparatives Conversation: To talk about building or unit amenities	Preview Unit 3, Assignment 3, E-learning Self-study	200分
4.	Unit 4 BUILDING STRUCTURE: Talking about building structure and materials Vocabulary: To learn words related to building structure Pronunciation: To practice the pronunciation of /ər/ and /ar/ Grammar: To describe building structures using quantifiers Conversation: To talk about building materials and structure	Preview Unit 4, Assignment 4, E-learning Self-study	200分
5.	Unit 5 KITCHEN: Talking about kitchen design and appliances Vocabulary: To learn words for describing kitchens Pronunciation: To practice consonant clusters Grammar: To give opinions about the kitchen using conjunctions Conversation: To talk about kitchen layout and basic kitchen appliances	Preview Unit 5, Assignment 5, E-learning Self-study	200分
6.	Unit 6 DINING & LIVING ROOM: Talking about furniture Vocabulary: To learn various kinds of furniture Pronunciation: To practice the diphthongs /aɪ, aʊ, eɪ, ɔɪ, oʊ/ Grammar: To describe living and dining rooms using gerunds and infinitives Conversation: To talk about arranging furniture in the living room Mid-semester speech (1)	Preview Unit 6, Assignment 6, E-learning Self-study	200分
6.		Prepare for Mid-semester speech (1)
7.	Mid-semester written test Mid-semester speech (2)	Prepare for Mid-semester written test and speech (2)	200分
8.	Unit 7 DESIGN & STYLE: Talking about windows and lighting Vocabulary: To learn different types of windows Pronunciation: To practice /l/ at the end of a word Grammar: To describe the living room using adjectives and adverbs a living room Conversation: To talk about different window types in an apartment	Preview Unit 7, Assignment 7, E-learning Self-study	200分
9.	Unit 8 SCALE & DIMENSION: Talking about sizes and shapes of furniture Vocabulary: To learn different scales and shapes Pronunciation: To practice /θ/ and /ð/ Grammar: To describe scale and dimension using countable and uncountable nouns Conversation: To talk about scales and shapes of furniture	Preview Unit 8, Assignment 8, E-learning Self-study	200分
10.	Unit 9 COLORS ＆ MATERIALS: Talking about preferences in colors and materials Vocabulary: To learn words describing colors Pronunciation: To practice reduced sounds Grammar: To describe colors and materials using verbs used as adjectives Conversation: To talk about the material and color of kitchen cabinets	Preview Unit 9, Assignment 9, E-learning Self-study	200分
11.	Unit 10 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Talking about environmentally friendly designs Vocabulary: To learn the words describing saving energy Pronunciation: To practice the [ng]-sound Grammar: To make suggestions using auxiliary verbs Conversation: To talk about environmentally friendly designs	Preview Unit 10, Assignment 10, E-learning Self-study	200分
12.	Unit 11 NATURAL HAZARDS: Talking about protecting buildings from natural hazards Vocabulary: To learn words describing natural hazards Pronunciation: To learn and practice /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/,and /æ/ Grammar: To describe natural hazards using conditional sentences Conversation: To talk about the durability of a building	Preview Unit 11, Assignment 11, E-learning Self-study	200分
13.	Unit 12 URBAN DESIGN:Talking about infrastructure planning Vocabulary: To learn words related to infrastructure Pronunciation: To practice the rhythm of English Grammar: To talk about urban design using passive voice Conversation: To talk about the basics of urban planning Final speech (1)	Preview Unit 12, Assignment 12, E-learning Self-study	200分
13.		Prepare for Final speech (1)
14.	Final written test Final speech (2)	Prepare for Final written test and speech (2)	200分
15.	TOEIC IP Test - Not done in class. The date, time and place of the test will be announced in class.	Prepare for the TOEIC-IP test
Total.	-	-	2800分

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Mid-semester test	Final test	Assignments	Short tests	Participation	Total.
1.	25%	25%	15%	15%	20%	100%
2.						0%
3.						0%
4.						0%
5.						0%
Total.	25%	25%	15%	15%	20%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

The final score will be calculated as follows: 90 % of the class score (100 full points) + 10% of TOEIC-IP test score. Students need to score 60% or more in order to pass the course. For the calculation of the TOEIC test score, a score of 700 is regarded as full points (100 points). A score of 700 and above will be counted as 100 points.

Class Score
Participation: 20%
Short tests：15%
Homework assignments (E-learning 5%, Short presentations 10%): 15%
Mid-semester test (written test 15 %, speech 10%)： 25%
Final test (written test 15 %, speech 10%)： 25%

Textbooks and reference materials

Basic English for Architecture: Listening & Speaking (Nan'un-do)

Prerequisites

Please bring a dictionary to the class. The use of the dictionary application of smartphones is NOT allowed in class.

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