Course Objectives
Learning Purposes: Learn English vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and speaking and listening skills. Develop the ability to understand English sentences faster and more accurately. In addition, be able to write English compositions of about 250 words.
Course Objectives:
1. To acquire an attitude of trying to communicate in English.
2. To understand standard pronunciation, imitate sounds, and understand the relationship between spelling and sounds. Recognize sound changes caused by word-to-word liaison, and correct stress.
3. To understand basic sentences in technical English.
4. To be able to use proper grammar to write basic English compositions on technical subjects.
◎5. Can listen to the opinions of others in English, and can use effective explanation methods and means to convey opinions and facilitate smooth communication.
Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Passing | Not Passing |
| Achievement 1 | Has a very good attitude of actively trying to communicate in English, and can understand and convey specific information and ideas. | Has a good attitude of actively trying to communicate in English, and can understand and convey specific information and ideas. | Has a generally good attitude of actively trying to communicate in English, and can understand and convey specific information and ideas. | Does not have a good attitude of actively trying to communicate in English, and cannot understand or convey specific information and ideas. |
| Achievement 2 | Can read English sentences aloud very well, with correct pauses and intonation. | Can read English sentences aloud well, with correct pauses and intonation. | Can read English sentences aloud generally well, with correct pauses and intonation. | Cannot read English sentences aloud well, with correct pauses and intonation. |
| Achievement 3 | Can summarize the main points of a text in English very well. | Can summarize the main points of a text in English well. | Can summarize the main points of a text in English generally well. | Cannot summarize the main points of a text in English. |
| Achievement 4 | Can fully convey thoughts verbally in pair work and presentations. | Can convey thoughts verbally in pair work and presentations. | Can generally convey thoughts verbally in pair work and presentations. | Cannot convey thoughts verbally in pair work and presentations. |
| Achievement 5 | Can understand the opinions of others in English, and can fully convey opinions and promote smooth communication using effective explanation methods and means. | Can understand the opinions of others in English, and can convey opinions and promote smooth communication using effective explanation methods and means. | Can understand the opinions of others in English, and can generally convey opinions and promote smooth communication using effective explanation methods and means. | Cannot understand the opinions of others in English, and cannot convey opinions or promote smooth communication using effective explanation methods and means. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
General or Specialized: Specialized Field of learning: International Communication Promotion Program
Required, Elective, etc. : Elective must complete subject
Foundational academic disciplines: English Studies, Linguistics, Anglo-American / English-speaking Literature
Relationship with Educational Objectives: This subject aims toward the "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities", "(5)Attain a global perspective and understanding of social development", "(7) Develop communication and presentation abilities".
Relationship with JABEE programs: The main goals of learning/education in this class are "(F) ,F-3"
Course Outline: Learn English vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and speaking and listening skills. Read basic technical English texts. In addition, write compositions in English on a regular basis.
Style:
Course method: This course will be offered in the second semester. We perform learning activities with the aim of improving all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking).
Grade evaluation method: The results of two regular examinations are averaged and evaluated (50%). In addition to the results of the regular examination, grades will be assessed by the results of regular tasks, quizzes, presentations, etc. (50%).
Textbooks and notebooks are not allowed for the exam. Retest in some cases.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment: This is a "class that requires study outside of class hours". Classes are offered for 15 hours per credit, but 30 hours are required in addition to this.
Course advice: Participate actively in class, and submit assignments on time. Take notes, and review the lessons frequently. Quizzes will be held regularly, so be sure to participate. A dictionary is essential in this class. (If possible, an electronic dictionary is preferable.)
Basic subjects: English I (1st year), English Expression I (1st), English II (2nd), English Expression II (2nd), English III (3rd), English IV (4th)
Foundational subjects: International English I (4th year), English V (5th)
Attendance advice: Entering the room 20 minutes after the start of class will be treated as an absence.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance (learning methods and course procedures) Textbook Lesson 9 |
Understand learning methods and course procedures
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| 2nd |
Lesson 9-10 |
Learn new vocabulary, read and discuss subject matter
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| 3rd |
Lesson 10 |
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| 4th |
Lesson 11 Essay 1 |
Can write a well explained composition on a technical subject
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| 5th |
Lesson 12 |
Learn new vocabulary, read and discuss subject matter
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| 6th |
Lesson 12 |
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| 7th |
Summary and Preparation for Midterm Exam |
Review for Midterm Exam
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| 8th |
Midterm Exam |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Return Midterm Exams and correct mistakes Lesson 13 |
Learn from mistakes, and improve writing style
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| 10th |
Lesson 13-14 |
Learn new vocabulary, read and discuss subject matter
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| 11th |
Lesson 15 Essay 2 |
Can write a well explained composition on a technical subject
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| 12th |
Lesson 16 |
Learn new vocabulary, read and discuss subject matter
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| 13th |
Lesson 16 |
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| 14th |
Summary and Preparation for Final Exam |
Review for Final Exam
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| 15th |
Final Exam |
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| 16th |
Return Final Exams and correct mistakes |
Learn from mistakes, and improve writing style
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Presentation | Mutual Evaluations between students | Behavior | Quizzes | Assignments | Total |
| Subtotal | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40 | 100 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |