English Conversation Ⅳ

Course Information

College Toyama College Year 2021
Course Title English Conversation Ⅳ
Course Code 0101 Course Category General / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 1
Department Department of International Business Student Grade 4th
Term First Semester Classes per Week 1
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Q Skills for Success: Reading and Writing 3 and other relevant materials
Instructor Yamamura Hiroto

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to read introductory passages of various academic disciplies and engage in discussion. In addition, students will have a better understanding of organistion of English passages and will be able to write argumentative essays in English. The course serves as an introduction to academic research in an English-speaking environment.

Rubric

Ideal Level of Achievement (Very Good) 80%Standard Level of Achievement (Good) 60%Unacceptable Level of Achievement (Fail) <60%
ReadingStudents can read acacemic passages in English accurately and fluently.Students can read academic passages in English.Students cannot read academic passages in English.
DiscussionStudents can actively be angaged with discussion in English. Students can express their ideas orally in English. Students cannot express their ideas in English.
WritingStudents can write coherent argumentative essays. Students can write argumentative essays. Students cannnot write argumentative essays.

Assigned Department Objectives

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Teaching Method

Outline:
In this course, students will read a wide range of reading materials on various topics from phychology to marketing. In addition, students will be encouraged to discuss in English in pairs or in groups.
At the end of each term, students are required to write argumentative essays based on the topics covered in the class.
Style:
The instructional emphasis is placed on interaction between the teacher and students in an English-speaking environment. Students are required to read many academic passages critically so that they are able to discuss topics covered in reading materials.
Notice:
Assessment is based solely on your written assignment.

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 Introduction Students are able to understand the course objectives and content.
2nd Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
3rd Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
4th Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
5th Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
6th Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
7th Unit 3 Information Technology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
8th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
2nd Quarter
9th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
10th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
11th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
12th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
13th Unit 6 Neurology Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
14th Discussion Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
15th Discussion Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.
16th Discussion Students are able to read academic passages and discuss various issues.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

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