English Conversation Ⅴ

Course Information

College Toyama College Year 2021
Course Title English Conversation Ⅴ
Course Code 0102 Course Category General / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 1
Department Department of International Business Student Grade 4th
Term Second 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 psychology to marketing. In addition, students will be encouraged to discuss in English in pairs or in groups.
Students will be evaluated by their two speaking tests.
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
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Orientation
Economics
Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
2nd Economics Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
3rd Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
4th Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
5th Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
6th Mid-term speaking test Students are able to speak for about 45 seconds about various topics discussed in class.
7th Mid-term speaking test Students are able to speak for about 45 seconds about various topics discussed in class.
8th Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
4th Quarter
9th Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
10th Behavioral Studies Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
11th Information Technology Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
12th Information Technology Students are able to understand academic passages, including vocabulary.
Also, they are able to interact in pairs and groups when having a discussion in English.
13th Final speaking test Students are able to speak for about 45 seconds about various topics discussed in class.
14th Final speaking test
Students are able to speak for about 45 seconds about various topics discussed in class.
15th Review
16th

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

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