Course title
EG0681001
Listening&Speaking I

 KAWAGUCHI Keiko

MURAKAMI Kayoko

ISHIWATA Tadahiro

OGAWA Mihoko
and more...

KAWAMOTO Fusako

PRICE GREGORY

KOJIMA Yoshio

DAVID GEORGE MAGNUSSON

MURAI Gen

YANAGISAWA Junichi
Course description
The aim of this course is to develop the students’ ability to communicate in English. Students will discuss everyday topics, building up their active vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, and spoken fluency. They will also carry out a variety of listening activities. They will also be required to perform self-learning with e-learning.
Purpose of class
To develop listening and speaking skills needed to communicate in English
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to communicate in English about everyday 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.
  4. To be able to gain a higher score on the TOEIC test.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course & homework explanations
E-learning Super English (スーパー英語) AE3
Pearson English Portalについて
Unit 1: Have you two met?
Introduction and relationships 		Self-study 1：E-learningSuper English (スーパー英語) AE3 Training bank (Self-study by next week） 200minutes
2. Unit 2: You must be excited!
Feeling and emotions 		Quiz 1: English Firsthand （Abbreviated as EF）Unit 1-2 (出題範囲は以下「評価方法と基準」を参照) 200minutes
3. Unit 3: Where should I go?
Making recommendations 		Self-study 3：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank 200minutes
4. Unit 4: I love that!
Sharing opinions 		Self-study 4：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank
Quiz 2: EF Unit 3-4 		200minutes
5. Unit 5: What’s your excuse?
Giving excuses and requests 		Self-study 5：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank 200minutes
6. Unit 6: What’s it like there?
Your culture 		Prepare for the mid-semester test
Quiz 3: EF Unit 5-6 		200minutes
7. Mid-semester test and explanation
English Firsthand & TOEIC Mini test (from E-learning スーパー英語 Test Bank） 		Review mid-semester test 200minutes
8. Unit 7: Do you remember when … ?
Talking about the past 		Self-study 6：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank 200minutes
9. Unit 8: Let’s have a get-together!
Making plans 		Self-study 7：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank
Quiz 4: EF Unit 7-8 		200minutes
10. Unit 9: What should I do?
Asking for advice 		Self-study 8：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank 200minutes
11. Unit 10: Tell me a story
Telling stories 		Self-study 9：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank
Quiz 5: EF Unit 9-10 		200minutes
12. Unit 11: In my opinion …
Agreeing and disagreeing 		Self-study 10：E-learning スーパー英語 AE3 Training bank 200minutes
13. Unit 12 It’s my dream!
Talking about dreams and goals 		Prepare for the Final Test
Quiz 6: EF Unit 11-12 		200minutes
14. Final test and explanation
English Firsthand & TOEIC Mini test (from E-learning スーパー英語 Test Bank） 		Prepare for the TOEIC IP test 200minutes
15. TOEIC IP Test
(Not done in class. The date, time and place of the test will be announced in class and through Scomb notifications.) 		Review Final test
Total. - - 2800minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid-semester test Final test Assignments and short tests Practice in class Total.
1. 10% 10% 5% 5% 30%
2. 10% 10% 5% 5% 30%
3. 5% 5% 5% 10% 25%
4. 5% 5% 5% 15%
Total. 30% 30% 20% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The final score will be calculated as follows: 80 % of the class score (100 full points) + 20% 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.

Participation: 20%
Assignments / Short Tests: 20%
Mid-semester test: 30%
Final test: 30%

A score of 60% is needed to pass this course.
Students can expect to obtain more than 60 points if their performance on tests and assignments shows that they have mostly comprehended the learning contents of the course.
30% of Mid and Final test questions will be made from TOEIC mini test of “Super English” test bank.
*Quiz coverage：Expressions and words from VOCABULARY Building① TARGET WORDS and Conversation ① SET UP. Questions from the video material "English in Action" may be included. Follow your instructor's instructions.
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook for class （授業用教科書）
・English Firsthand 2 Pearson Education, by Marc Helgesen, John Wiltshier, Steven Brown
*Access key for Pearson English Portal is on the back of the textbook cover page. Make your account to access sound files and video materials.
Prerequisites
Please bring a dictionary to the class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch Time on Wednesdays
  • Before or after class
  • Learning support is available at the Learning Support Room.
Regionally-oriented
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
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
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