Course Objectives
[Learning purpose]
Improve overall English ability as measured by the TOEIC. To improve presentation and communication skills by presenting research results and interacting with the audience.
[Course Objectives]
1. Develop the English communication skills and acquire basic English proficiency to understand and convey basic information and ideas about familiar matters and one's specialty.
2. Be able to give presentations at a level that is appropriate for international conferences.
3. To raise the score of language tests such as TOEIC as a means of measuring your achievement.
◎ After understanding the other person, such as a technician or the general public, you can convey your own opinions and thoughts in an easy-to-understand manner and devise an explanation method, and gain a sufficient understanding.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Has acquired very well English proficiency to understand and convey basic information and ideas about familiar matters and one's specialty. | Has acquired gererally well English proficiency to understand and convey basic information and ideas about familiar matters and one's specialty. | Has not acquired English proficiency to understand and convey basic information and ideas about familiar matters and one's specialty. |
| Achievement 2 | Has acquired sufficient presentation skills in English for international conferences. | Has generally acquired sufficient presentation skills in English for international conferences. | Has not acquired sufficient presentation skills in English for international conferences. |
| Achievement 3 | Can solve TOEIC 450-point level vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension problems. | Can generally solve TOEIC 450-point level vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension problems. | Cannot solve TOEIC 450-point level vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension problems. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
General / specialized / learning fields: general / foreign languages
Basic disciplines: English, English and American literature, linguistics, phonetics
Relationship with advanced course learning goals:
The purpose of this course is "(6) Understanding the importance of seeing things from a global perspective while coordinating with the local community through off-campus training, special lectures on advanced technology, and participation in academic societies."
Relationship with engineer education program: The main goals of learning and education in this subject are "(F) Development of communication ability and presentation ability, F-3: To be able to communicate in English, which is an essential foreign language for engineers. ".
Class outline:
Students will be able to make presentations in English while learning expressions and techniques that are frequently used in presentations, and also prepare for the TOEIC test.
Style:
Class method: To be able to express what you want to say in English by using the expressions studied in the class. At the same time, we will use the TOEIC textbook to prepare for taking the TOEIC test.
Grade evaluation method: Weekly exercises (assignments, quizzes, PowerPoint presentation.) 50%, and the results of two regular examinations 50%.
Notice:
Precautions for taking this course: This course is a "course that requires study outside of class hours". A total of 45 hours of study is required per credit, including the class hours and study outside of class hours. For study outside of class hours, follow the instructions from the instructor.
Course advice: Actively participate in the class and submit the assignments within the deadline. Given the current situation in which TOEIC is widely accepted as a means of judging English proficiency, have a positive attitude towards taking the TOEIC test.
Basic subjects: English IV (4th), Elective English I (4), English V (5), Elective English II (5), Practical English I (Special 1)
Related subjects: Technical English reading (Specialty 1)
Attendance advice: Admission after the start of class is considered to be late, and one credit hour will be counted for two late arrivals.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Course introduction, e-learning, TOEIC study method. |
Understand the goals and methods of the course.
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| 2nd |
Writing your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English. TOEIC Unit 8 |
Understand the structure and purpose of the CV. Effective TOEIC practice.
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| 3rd |
Writing about your background experience. TOEIC Unit 8 |
Good explanation with correct grammar. Effective TOEIC practice.
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| 4th |
Writing about your skills. TOEIC Unit 9 |
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| 5th |
Writing about your work experience and interests. TOEIC Unit 9 |
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| 6th |
Submit your CV; Conduct a job interview in English. |
Write a well-explained and correct CV; Give good answers in the job interview.
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| 7th |
Prepare for the Midterm Exam |
Know all the vocabulary and grammar for the TOEIC units; Explain your CV in writing.
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| 8th |
Midterm Exam |
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Return Midterm Exam and correct mistakes.
TOEIC Unit 10 |
Learn from mistakes. Effective TOEIC practice.
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| 10th |
Start PPT about "My Current Research". TOEIC Unit 10 |
Good explanation with correct grammar.
Effective TOEIC practice.
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| 11th |
Explain research topic and goals.
TOEIC Unit 11 |
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| 12th |
Explain research method and equipment.
TOEIC Unit 11 |
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| 13th |
Explain results and who would use your research. TOEIC Unit 12 |
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| 14th |
Prepare for the Final Exam. |
Know all the vocabulary and grammar for the TOEIC units; Explain your "Current Research" in writing.
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| 15th |
Final Examination |
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| 16th |
Return Final Exam and correct mistakes. Summary of English learning strategies. |
Learn from mistakes. Plan for future English learning.
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Presentation | Mutual Evaluations between students | Behavior | Portfolio | Other | Total |
| Subtotal | 50 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 50 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 100 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |