English Conversation Practicum Ⅰ

Course Information

College Toyama College Year 2021
Course Title English Conversation Practicum Ⅰ
Course Code 0063 Course Category General / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 1
Department Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Grade 4th
Term First Semester Classes per Week 前期:2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Talk a Lot:Book 2
Instructor B.Curtis Richard

Course Objectives

①Ability to understand expressions introduced during the course of the curriculum
②Ability to respond to basic questions introduced during the course of the curriculum.
③Ability to use basic gestures as instructed during the course of the curriculum.

Rubric

Ideal Level of Achievement (Very Good)Standard Level of Achievement (Good)Unacceptable Level of Achievement (Fail)
Evaluation 1Ability to hear spoken communication and to continue an ongoing conversation.Ability to understand expressions introduced during the course of the curriculumFailure to hear and understand expressions introduced in the text.
Evaluation 2Ability to reply to questions with complex answers and offer follow-up questions.Ability to respond to basic questions introduced during the course of the curriculum.Failure to respond to basic questions.
Evaluation 3Ability to make smooth, appropriate use of gestures and other non-verbal communications as part of a conversastion.Ability to use basic gestures as instructed during the course of the curriculum.Failure to use gestures and other communication tools explained during the class.

Assigned Department Objectives

Learning and Educational Objectives of the “General Engineering”  A-1 See Hide
JABEE 1(2)(f) See Hide
Diploma policy 3 See Hide

Teaching Method

Outline:
The goal of this course is to improve English conversation skills with a central focus on listening ability. During the class themes from and English conversation text will be employed as the basis for practice of basic listening skills and the ability to respond with appropriate answers.
Style:
A combination of lecture and practicum formats will be employed including but not limited to in-class role playing excercises.
Notice:
The pace at which the class moves through the text materials may be faster or slower than that indicated in the syllabus depening on the actual abilities to understand demonstrated during class sessions.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Course Introduction, Unit 1 Explain about course requirements/expectations, Discuss personal information
2nd Unit 2 Making comparisons, Giving opinions, Sports
3rd Unit 3 Talking and asking about work, Describing personality, Likes/Dislikes
4th Unit 4, Introduce Oral Presentation 1 topic Prepositions of location, Giving directions; prepare for oral presentations
5th Oral Presentation 1, Unit 4 (cont'd) Oral presentations; Giving directions, Asking the location of a place, Expressing thanks
6th Unit 5 Making hotel reservations and checking, Asking for and giving subway directions
7th Unit 5 (cont'd) Planning a meeting place and time, International travel (Korea)
8th Unit 6 Talking and asking about experiences, Likes/Dislikes
2nd Quarter
9th Unit 7, Introduce Oral Presentation 2 topic Talking about experiences, Telling a story; Prepare for oral presentations
10th Oral Presentation 2, Unit 7 (cont'd) Oral presentations; High School Life
11th Unit 8 Giving a recipe, Describing foods
12th Unit 8 (cont'd) Describing Japanese food to a foreigner, Cooking
13th Unit 9 Talking about sickness and health
14th Review for Final Test Review of all materials covered during the semester.
15th Final Test Written Test
16th

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal60004000100
Basic Ability60004000100
Technical Ability0000000
Interdisciplinary Ability0000000