授業の目的

The central goals of this course are:
To enhance reading skills through intensive and extensive practice.
To expand high-frequency vocabulary for daily use.
To improve listening comprehension with diverse audio materials.
To develop confident conversational and small talk abilities.
To master basic presentation organization and delivery.
To cultivate independent learning habits and strategies
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*Please note: All elements are this syllabus are subject to change. Your instructor will provide any necessary updates and correction at the beginning of the semester*

教育内容

This class will introduce a variety of different themes including philosophy, science, and current events. These topics will be covered in a variety of ways using video, audio, and conventional presentation. All materials and media utilized with be authentic and relevant to students’ academic context.
Technology will feature heavily in the classroom as students use phone applications to play interactive games, complete assignments, and practice extensive reading. We will also be reading in class every day using the X-reading website, which features 1000`s of English novels designed for learners at all levels.
Students will work individually, in pairs, or in groups as they participate in a variety of activities and tasks.

教育方法

【All classes will be held in person and on campus】
Students will begin each class with short periods of
(a) Extensive Reading
(b) High-frequency vocabulary practice
(c) Intensive listening practice
Following those tasks, we will switch to a daily topic and language point. We will conduct both partner and group exercises that allow students to practice their speaking and listening while incorporating target forms.
Students will be working on two important projects. A short solo presentation, and a conversation test conducted with the teacher and a fellow student.
The class will utilize Google Classroom for assignment and grade management. Outside of the classroom students are encouraged to email their instructor with any questions.
【Information about feedback】
The instructor will direct all activities and provided both oral and written feedback when appropriate, in class, and through the university LMS system.

準備学修（予習・復習）

【Study time required outside of lessons: 15 hours】
Students will be required to review content studied in class; study required vocabulary and concepts; read their graded readers, complete written supplementary tasks; and prepare for their speaking tasks.
All materials and instructions will be listed in the LMS and students are required to check the LMS before each class and following each class to see what they need to prepare or review.
Time for preparation and homework should be an average of 1/2 hour of academic work and 1/2 hour of extensive reading per class.

All students have access to the online English B course on the learning platform Reallyenglish. You must login to this platform and see what materials are available. You are encouraged to complete the activities in this online course particularly if you lack confidence in your listening skills. Reallyenglish will also help you improve your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, which will help you express your ideas in English.

授業内容(シラバス)

到達目標

By the end of the course students will have (a) improved their reading skills (b) enhanced their English vocabularies, (c) developed their analytical writing skills (d) sharpened their critical thinking abilities, (e) gained valuable presentation and analytical listening skills and (f) improved their general spoken English fluency.

成績評価の方法と基準

試験方法：その他 実施時期：試験期間外
Evaluation:
Effort and participation – 20%
(Goal/Objective Link -> All Areas).
Homework and Classwork – 40%
(Goal/Objective Link -> All Areas).
Evaluations: NGSL Vocabulary Quiz x3 – 10%
(Goal/Objective Link -> Reading fluency, and comprehension).
Extensive Reading: Xreading Progress and Challenges - 10%
(Goal/Objective Link -> Reading fluency).
Speaking Tests – 20%
(Goal/Objective Link -> Speaking fluency skills, Conversation and presentation skills, Analytical and research skills).

学生へのメッセージ（その他注意等）

This class will feature an aspect that every learner can enjoy, so do not worry if you have a particular weakness. However, please come prepared to speak and give your best effort. This is critical to success

教材