Course title
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
The purpose of this course is to develop communication skills 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.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

中間試験 期末試験 課題・小テスト 授業時の実践 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 the TOEIC-IP test score. Students need to score 60% or more 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, and if the TOEIC score is less than 200, it is converted to a score of 0.
30% of the mid-term and final tests will be administered from the TOEIC mini test of “Super English” test bank. A score of 55 or higher will be converted to 100 points.

Participation: 20%
Assignments / Short Tests: 20%
Mid-semester test: 30% (30% of the mid-term test is assessed with TOEIC mini test)
Final test: 30% (30% of the final test is assessed with TOEIC mini test)

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.
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"
Pearson English Portal
Unit 1: Have you two met?
Introduction and relationships
Self-study 1:E-learning "Super English" AE3 Training bank (Self-study by next week) 200minutes
2. Unit 2: You must be excited!
Feeling and emotions
Self-study 2:E-learning "Super English" AE3 Training bank
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 "Super English" AE3 Training bank 200minutes
4. Unit 4: I love that!
Sharing opinions
Self-study 4:E-learning "Super English" 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 "Super English" 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 "Super English" Test Bank)
Review mid-semester test 200minutes
8. Unit 7: Do you remember when … ?
Talking about the past
Self-study 6:E-learning "Super English" AE3 Training bank 200minutes
9. Unit 8: Let’s have a get-together!
Making plans
Self-study 7:E-learning "Super English" 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 "Super English" AE3 Training bank 200minutes
11. Unit 10: Tell me a story
Telling stories
Self-study 9:E-learning "Super English" AE3 Training bank
Quiz 5: EF Unit 9-10
200minutes
12. Unit 11: In my opinion …
Agreeing and disagreeing
Self-study 10:E-learning "Super English" 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 "Super English" 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 ScombZ notifications.)
Review Final test
Total. - - 2800minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook for class
・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.
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 N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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