English Seminar (English Conversation---Intermediate)

Course Information

College Tokuyama College Year 2023
Course Title English Seminar (English Conversation---Intermediate)
Course Code 0112 Course Category General / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 1
Department Department of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Student Grade 5th
Term Second Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Interchange, Book 2
Instructor Kuramashi Yasuhiro,Curtis Revis

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to get students speaking and listening to English as much as possible in class. Lessons focus on common, everyday English vocabulary, phrases, and conversations. The principal goal of this course is to give students as much time as possible to learn and use English in class.

Rubric

理想的な到達レベルの目安 (CEFR B1)標準的な到達レベルの目安 (CEFR A2)未到達レベルの目安 (CEFR A1)
評価項目1 RangeHas enough language to get by, with sufficient vocabulary to express him/herself with some hesitation and circum-locutions on topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.Uses basic sentence patterns with memorised phrases, groups of a few words and formulae in order to commu­nicate limited information in simple everyday situations.Has a very basic repertoire of words and simple phrases related to personal details and particular concrete situations.
評価項目2 AccuracyUses reasonably accurately a repertoire of frequently used "routines" and patterns asso­ciated with more predictable situations.Uses some simple structures correctly, but still systematically makes basic mistakes.Shows only limited control of a few simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns in a memorised repertoire.
評価項目3 FluencyCan keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical and lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.Can make him/herself understood in very short utterances, even though pauses, false starts and reformulation are very evident.Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre-packaged utterances, with much pausing to search for expressions, to articulate less familiar words, and to repair communication.
評価項目4 InteractionCan initiate, maintain and close simple face-to-face conversa­tion on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can repeat back part of what someone has said to confirm mutual understanding.Can answer questions and respond to simple statements. Can indicate when he/she is following but is rarely able to understand enough to keep conversation going of his/her own accord.Can ask and answer questions about personal details. Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on repetition, rephrasing and repair.
評価項目5 CoherenceCan link a series of shorter, discrete simple elements into a connected, linear sequence of points.Can link groups of words with simple connectors like "and, "but" and "because".Can link words or groups of words with very basic linear connectors like "and" or "then".

Assigned Department Objectives

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Teaching Method

Outline:
Use of the textbook as well as conversation with other students and the teacher, quizzes and testing.
Style:
Generally the textbook and online resources will comprise a bulk of the class work. Supplementary material will be used at each teacher's discretion.
Notice:
Homework (40%) + Class Activities and Quizzes (40%) + TOEIC score (10%)

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 Class introduction: class methods, teacher’s role and students’ role, resources, e-learning and online study. “What is Critical Thinking?” Start Unit 1: "Good Memories" Students will praictice introducting themselves; talking about themselves, exchanging personal information; remembering their childhood, and asking about someone else's childhood.
2nd Unit 1: “Good Memories" Students will praictice introducting themselves; talking about themselves, exchanging personal information; remembering their childhood, and asking about someone else's childhood.
3rd Unit 2: "Life in the City" Students will learn the English necessary for talking about transportation and transportation problems; evaluating city services; and asking for and giving informaiton.
4th Unit 3: "Making Changes" Students will practice describing positive and negative features; making comparisons; talking about lifestyle changes; and expressing wishes.
5th Unit 3: “Making Changes” Students will practice describing positive and negative features; making comparisons; talking about lifestyle changes; and expressing wishes.
6th Unit 4: “Have You Ever Tried It?” Students will talk about food, express likes and dislikes; describe a favorite snack; and give step-by-step instructions.
7th Unit 4: “Have You Ever Tried It?” Students will talk about food, express likes and dislikes; describe a favorite snack; and give step-by-step instructions.
8th Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
4th Quarter
9th Mid-Term exam feedback, start Unit 5: “Hit The Road” Students will practice describing vacation plans; giving travel advice, and planning a vacation.
10th Unit 5: “Hit The Road” Students will practice describing vacation plans; giving travel advice, and planning a vacation.
11th Unit 6: “Sure! I'll Do It” Students will engage in making requests, agreeing to and refusing requests, complaining, apologizing, and giving excuses.
12th Unit 7: “What Do You Use This For?” Students will describe technology, give instructions, and give suggestions.
13th Unit 7: “What Do You Use This For?”, Unit 8: "Time to Celebrate!" Students will describe technology, give instructions, and give suggestions; students will also practice describing holidays, festivals, customs, and special events.
14th Unit 8: "Time to Celebrate!" Students will practice describing holidays, festivals, customs, and special events.
15th Final Exam Final Exam
16th Review Review the final exam.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExamsHomeworkMutual Evaluation (相互評価)Class Activities and Quizzes (授業への取り組み・小テスト)TOEIC scoree-learningTotal
Subtotal0400401010100
基礎的能力0400401010100
専門的能力0000000
分野横断的能力0000000