English Expression Ⅰ

Course Information

College Toyama College Year 2024
Course Title English Expression Ⅰ
Course Code 0019 Course Category General / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 2
Department Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Grade 1st
Term Year-round Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials "NEW FAVORITE English Logic and Expression I" and "WORKBOOK" (Tokyo Shoseki), "Breakthrough Comprehensive English" and "WORKBOOK" (Biseisha), "Essential English Vocabulary for Science and Engineering Students COCET2600" (Seibido), Study Sapuri (5 subjects) and Study Sapuri English(4 skills)
Instructor Chin Ro

Course Objectives

1. To be able to communicate through interaction, continuing to ask and answer questions in context, information, thoughts, feelings, etc.
2. To be able to communicate information, thoughts, feelings, etc., by devising the structure and development of logic.
3. To be able to write and convey information, thoughts, feelings, etc. by devising the structure and development of logic.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Fully understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions that express various functions in daily lifeUnderstand most of the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions that express various functions in daily life.Understand little of the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions that express various functions in daily life
Achievement 2Fully understand the other person's position and situation, and can express one's thoughts and feelings by using appropriate expressionsUnderstand most of the position and situation of the other person and can mostly express one's own thoughts and feelings using appropriate expressions.Understand little of the position and situation of the other person and are mostly not express own thoughts and feelings using appropriate expressions
Achievement 3Actively participate in activities to convey the thoughts and feelings using appropriate expressions, reflecting on their own activitiesParticipate in activities to convey the thoughts and feelings using mostly appropriate expressions, reflecting on their own activitiesRefuse to participate in activities to convey their thoughts and feelings using appropriate expressions.

Assigned Department Objectives

Diploma policy 3 See Hide

Teaching Method

Outline:
This class aims to strengthen the development of communication skills centering on the three areas of "speaking" (interaction and presentation) and "writing". During the class, the students are encouraged to communicate with each other through speaking and writing, devising the structure and development of logic.
Style:
Lectures and exercises
・(Learning outside the class) Prepare the lesson content and complete the assignment.
・(Learning outside the class) Review the contents of the class and complete the assignment.
Study Sapuri English (4 lessons per week) and Study Sapuri (lessons according to study items) are assigned for self-study at home. Finish the assigned lessons before the deadline. Study Sapuri Achievement Test will be conducted twice (spring/autumn) .

Notice:
・Be sure to bring your dictionary and laptop computer to class.
・The course plan may be changed according to the students' understanding level.
・If the score is lower than 50, the student may take an examination to make up the credit upon request on the premise of finishing all given assignments. If credit is approved as a result of a make-up examination, the evaluation score will be 50.
・Those who score less than 50 points can take a follow-up examination upon request after completing all assignments. As a result of the confirmation examination, those who have earned credits will be evaluated as 50 points.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced
required to be taken by all 1-st year students

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st orientation Orientation and collection of the assignment
2nd Review 1 Review the grammatical items learned at junior high school
3rd Review 2 Review the grammatical items learned at junior high school
4th Preparation Lesson [Knowledge] Understand subjects, verbs, sentence structure, interrogative and negative sentences, parts of speech, phrases and clauses. [Skills] When expressing yourself in English, you have acquired skills such as paraphrasing into easy Japanese and changing the way you think.
5th Unit 1 Lesson 1 First Meal [Knowledge] Understand the form, meaning, and usage of expressions for praising, recommending, and refusing.[Skills] Appropriately use expressions for praising, recommending, and refusing, and acquiring the basic skills to express one’s thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned.
6th Unit 1 Lesson 2 Get Lost [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when proposing, requesting, and explaining directions.[Skills] Appropriately use expressions for making proposals, making requests, and explaining directions, and acquire basic skills for expressing one’s thoughts and feelings using the knowledge learned.
7th Unit 1 Lesson 3 People Introduction [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used to introduce familiar people and to attract the listener’s or reader’s attention.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to introduce people familiar to you using the knowledge you have learned, to use expressions appropriately to attract the attention of listeners and readers, and to express your thoughts and feelings. there is
8th Unit 1 Lesson 4 Feeling sick [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used to convey one's physical condition, inquire about one's physical condition, and give instructions and advice.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to properly use expressions for reporting one's physical condition, asking about one's physical condition, and giving instructions and advice. .
2nd Quarter
9th Midterm exam
10th Hand back of the test papers, explanation and review
11th Unit 1 Lesson 5Shopping [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used when describing and backtracking.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings by using the knowledge learned to describe and respond appropriately.
12th Unit 1 Lesson 6 Where you want to go [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used to state one's wishes and reasons.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to properly use expressions when stating one's wishes and reasons.
13th Invited to Unit 1 Lesson 7 event [Knowledge] Understand the form, meaning, and usage of expressions for inviting, receiving, and refusing an invitation.[Skills] Appropriately use expressions for inviting, accepting, and refusing an invitation, and acquiring the basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned.
14th Unit 1 Lesson 8 Talk to a school counselor [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions such as explaining a situation, offering help, giving advice/suggestions, and expressing gratitude.[Skills] Using the learned knowledge to appropriately use expressions such as explaining situations, offering help, giving advice/suggestions, expressing thanks and appreciation, etc., and expressing one's thoughts and feelings. have acquired skills.
15th First semester final exam
16th Hand back of the test papers, explanation, review, and questionnaire Review items with a low level of understanding. Do a class questionnaire.
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Introducing Unit 1 Lesson 9 Favorites [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used when summarizing the synopsis of a movie or book, introducing characters, and giving impressions or criticism.[Skills] The basics of expressing one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to summarize the synopsis of a movie or book, introduce characters, etc., use expressions appropriately when giving impressions and criticism. have acquired a certain skill.
2nd Unit 1 Lesson 10 Late for the meeting [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions for apologizing, forgiving, and encouraging.[Skills] Appropriately use expressions for apologizing, forgiving, and encouraging, and acquire basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned.
3rd Unit 1 Lesson 11 Discussion at Home [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when expressing sympathy, expressing regret, and proposing solutions.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to express sympathy, express regret, and appropriately use expressions when proposing solutions. ing.
4th Unit 1 Lesson 12 Posted in an English newspaper [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when stating a request, assertion, or reason.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to properly use expressions when stating requests, claims, and reasons.
5th Debate in Unit 2 Lesson 1 class ① [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when stating a request, assertion, or reason.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to properly use expressions when stating requests, claims, and reasons.
6th Debate in Unit 2 Lesson 2 class ② [Knowledge] Understand the form, meaning, and usage of expressions when giving reasons and giving examples.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to properly use expressions when giving reasons and giving examples.
7th Unit 2 Lesson 3 Experience Speech [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used when refuting or quoting other people's opinions.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to refute the opinions of others, appropriately use expressions when quoting the opinions of others, and express one's thoughts and feelings. .
8th Unit 2 Lesson 4 Introduce play and sports [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when giving advice based on experience and describing events vividly.[Skills] Acquired the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge one has learned to describe events vividly, appropriately using expressions when giving advice based on one's experience. .
4th Quarter
9th Midterm exam
10th Hand back the test papers
11th Unit 2 Lesson 5 Promote Japan [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions when explaining rules and procedures in order, and when explaining according to the knowledge of the listener or reader.[Skills] Appropriately use expressions when explaining rules and procedures according to the knowledge of listeners and readers, using learned knowledge. You have acquired the basic skills to express your thoughts and feelings. Understand the explanation of the midterm exam and review the items with low understanding.
12th Unit 2 Lesson 6Tell both sides of the story [Knowledge] Understand the forms, meanings, and usages of expressions used to explain culture and customs, distinguishing between facts and opinions.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to distinguish between facts and opinions, appropriately using expressions when explaining culture and customs, etc. there is
13th Unit 2 Lesson 7 Convince the Reader [Knowledge] Understand the form, meaning, and usage of expressions when describing advantages and disadvantages, developing topics, and changing topics.[Skills] Acquire the basic skills of expressing one's thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge one has learned to state advantages and disadvantages, develop topics, appropriately use expressions when changing topics, and express one's thoughts and feelings. there is
14th Unit 2 Lesson 8 Convince the Reader [Knowledge] Understand the form, meaning, and usage of expressions when directly quoting someone's remarks, stating an opinion with conditions, and persuading.[Skills] Basic skills to express one's own thoughts and feelings, using the knowledge learned to directly quote other people's remarks, express opinions with conditions, use expressions appropriately when persuading wearing
15th Final exam
16th Hand back of the test papers, explanation, review, and questionnaire

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal801000010100
Basic Proficiency801000010100
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency0000000