Course title
English Discussion   [English Discussion]
Course category	Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies	Requirement		Credit	1
Department		Year	1～4	Semester	3rd
Course type	3rd	Course code	020078
Instructor(s)
MARK KOPROWSKI   [MARK KOPROWSKI]
Facility affiliation	Graduate School of Engineering	Office		Email address

Course description

概要（English Discussion）: この科目では、学生が一般的およびアカデミックな多様な主題についてディスカッションを行うことを通じて、よどみないスピーキングを行う基本的な技能、および英語でコミュニケーションを行う能力を伸ばすことを目標とします。 The focus of this online course will be on the development of pair work and small group discussion skills in English. Students will practice and enhance their speaking, listening and reading skills, while developing their ability to express themselves more fluently and confidently on a range of general and academic topics. Students will also learn how to effectively lead and manage small group discussions and learn a number of discussion management skills, such as choosing and suggesting topics, politely expressing opinions, summarizing, and agreeing and disagreeing. English will be the medium of instruction at all times. A mid-term and final exam speaking assessment will be given to evaluate student achievement.

Expected Learning

到達基準（English Discussion）: 以下のことができるようになる： ―自分自身のことや自分の意見を話すこと ―受け身で聞くのではなく、応答したり質問したり等、積極的な態度で聞くこと ・授業外で、一般的およびアカデミックな主題双方について、ディスカッションに参加すること 主な目標（科目別目標一覧対応） 異文化理解◯、国際感覚◯、コミュニケーション◎、文章理解◎、文章表現◯、プレゼンテーション◯

Course schedule

(Approximate schedule) Week 1: Course introduction and explanation Week 2: Lesson 2 Reading: The Importance of Communication Function: Opinions Week 3: Lesson 3 Reading: Entering University Function: Supporting Opinions Week 4: Lesson 4 Reading: Life at University Function: Follow-up Questions Week 5: Lesson 5 Reading: Becoming Independent Function: Comprehension Week 6: Lesson 6 Reading: Living Abroad Function: Connecting Ideas Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment Week 8: Mid-Term Assessment Week 9: Lesson 7 Reading: The Globalization of Japanese Culture Function: Joining a Discussion Week 10: Lesson 8 Reading: Japanese and Foreign Customs Function: Changing Topics Week 11: Lesson 9 Reading: Learning a Foreign Language Function: Paraphrasing Week 12: Lesson 10 Reading: Entering the Workforce Function: Different Viewpoints Week 13: Lesson 11 Reading: Social Media Function: Balancing Opinions Week 14: Final Assessment Week 15: Final Assessment

Prerequisites

This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence.

Required Text(s) and Materials

What’s Your Opinion? Interactive Skills for Effective Discussion, Book III Spring 2022 (1st Edition) by Center for English Discussion Class (Rikkyo University)

References

Google Classroom Class Code: pt6l35h

Assessment/Grading

Class Participation: 25% Quizzes (10): 25% Mid-term Assessment: 25% Final Assessment: 25%

Message from instructor(s)

You are expected to attend every lesson. Students who are absent more than 5 times per semester will automatically fail the course. Please be on time. 3 lates = one absence. If you are more than 30 minutes late for class, you will be marked absent.

Course keywords

Office hours

Office hours are to be announced in class.

Remarks 1

This course is taught by a part-time lecturer. Once the employment of the part part-time lecturer is confirmed, this syllabus may be modified. In this case, the official version is the modified syllabus.3 lates = one absence. If you are more than 30 minutes late for class, you will be marked absent.

Remarks 2

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Lecture Language

English

Language Subject

English

Last update

9/29/2022 9:40:40 PM