English II B

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2020
Course Title English II B
Course Code 0034 Course Category General / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 2
Department Mechanical Engineering Student Grade 2nd
Term Year-round Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor AKIMOTO Hiromi

Course Objectives

(1) Organize the elements of grammar learned in the first year, and retain their knowledge.
(2) Develop communication skills in English by practicing oral communication using the grammatical elements.
(3) Understand English syntax, grammar, and vocabulary correctly.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Organize the elements of grammar learned in the first year, and retain their knowledge.Organize the elements of grammar learned in the first year, and retain their knowledge.Organize the elements of grammar learned in the first year, and retain their knowledge.
Achievement 2Develop communication skills in English by practicing oral communication using the elements of grammar.Develop communication skills in English by practicing oral communication using the elements of grammar.Develop communication skills in English by practicing oral communication using the elements of grammar.
Achievement 3Understand English syntax, grammar, and vocabulary correctly.Understand English syntax, grammar, and vocabulary correctly.Understand English syntax, grammar, and vocabulary correctly.

Assigned Department Objectives

学習・教育到達度目標 (B) See Hide
学習・教育到達度目標 (E) See Hide

Teaching Method

Outline:
The course aims at retaining the elements of English grammar necessary for the practical use of the language, and developing communication skills. With keeping vocabulary building also in mind, the class will help improve students' English proficiency.
Style:
There will be vocabulary tests. The class will use two textbooks to check what they have learned. Students will complete practice problems to check their understanding of grammar, and practice them orally.
Notice:
Sleeping or using mobile phones during class, forgetting to bring things to class, etc. will result in points from students' classroom attitude grade being deducted. Students must pre-study for and review each lesson. They must complete and submit all the assignments on time.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Course outline, exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (1) Understand how the classes will be taught and the assignments for the year.
2nd Exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (1) continued
Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
3rd Lesson 1; Nouns Correctly understand nouns, which are an element of grammar.
4th Lesson 2: Be verbs and general verbs  Correctly understand be verbs and general verbs, which are elements of grammar.
5th Lesson 3: Prepositions Understand a grammatical element of prepositions correctly.
6th Lesson 4: Conjunctions Correctly understand conjunctions, which are an element of grammar.
7th Q&A for the first semester midterm exam Resolve any questions students may have on the content covered on the exam, and understand it correctly.
8th Midterm exam Reflect on the content learned so far, and can handle it appropriately.
2nd Quarter
9th Returning the midterm exam return, exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (2) Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
10th Lesson 5: Present tense and present progressive Correctly understand the present tense and present progressive, which are elements of grammar.
11th Lesson 6: Past tense and present perfect tense Correctly understand the past tense and present perfect tense, which are elements of grammar.
12th Exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (3)
Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
13th Lesson 7: Future tense
Understand the future tense, which is an element of grammar, correctly.
14th Lesson 8: Auxiliary verbs can / may Correctly understand auxiliary verbs, which are an element of grammar,.
15th Q&A for the first semester final exam Resolve any questions students may have on the content covered on the exam, and understand it correctly.
16th Final exam Reflect on the content learned so far, and can handle it appropriately.
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Second semester course outline, exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (4) Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
2nd Lesson 9: Auxiliary verbs could / would Correctly understand auxiliary verbs, which are an element of grammar,.
3rd Lesson 10: Auxiliary verbs should / must Correctly understand auxiliary verbs, which are an element of grammar,.
4th Exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (5) Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
5th Lesson 11: Passive voice Understand the passive voice, which is an element of grammar, correctly.
6th Lesson 12: Infinitive Understand the infinitive, which is an element of grammar, correctly.
7th Q&A for the second semester midterm exam Resolve any questions students may have on the content covered on the exam, and understand it correctly.
8th Midterm exam Reflect on the content learned so far, and can handle it appropriately.
4th Quarter
9th Midterm exam return, culture of English-speaking countries (6) Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
10th Exercise on the cultures of English-speaking countries (6) continued Understand the cultures of English-speaking countries correctly.
11th Lesson 13: Comparisons Correctly understand comparisons, which are an element of grammar.
12th Lesson 14: Relative pronouns
Correctly understand relative pronouns, which are an element of grammar.
13th Lesson 15: Subjunctive past Understand the subjunctive past, which is an element of grammar, correctly.
14th Lesson 16: Gerunds Correctly understand gerunds, which are an element of grammar,.
15th Q&A for the second semester final exam Resolve any questions students may have on the content covered on the exam, and understand it correctly.
16th Final exam Reflect on the content learned so far, and can handle it appropriately.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal50000050100
Basic Proficiency50000050100
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency0000000