Syllabus data

授業科目名
English for Specific Purposes A
学年
1Grade
単位数
2.00Credits
実務経験の有無
開講クォーター
semester not specified
担当教員
Brett Collins,Tricia Fermin
授業形態
授業で主に使用する言語
English
授業方法区分
開講キャンパス
Togane Campus
授業の到達目標及びテーマ
Effective communication skills are becoming essential for success academically, professionally, socially, and personally in our globalized world. The ability to compose and convey a message clearly and persuasively can be a key to success. This course focuses on developing the communication skills that will give students the confidence to take advantage of the wide range of opportunities they will have in their lives to communicate their experiences, knowledge, ideas, and opinions.
授業の概要
This course focuses on developing students’ ability and confidence to communicate their ideas and opinions in a clear and well-structured manner to a small audience. Throughout the semester, students will explore various ideas on everyday topics, as well as learn topic-based vocabulary, presentation language and sentence patterns, and ways of organizing ideas. As part of their assessment, students will be required to give presentations and submit reports on various topics.

授業計画
1回
Course Orientation: explanation of textbook, class activities, assignment requirements, and grading details
Lesson: Getting Ready (pp. 2-7) - Self-introductions
事前学習
Buy the textbook and prepare to introduce yourself in English
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 1.1
b. Review: Presentation basics and self-introductions

2回
Unit 1-1 - A good friend
a. Talking about people’s personal profiles (pp.8-9)
b. Describing a friend’s personality, interests and activities (pp.10-11)
c. Organizing ideas: Brainstorming, selecting, and organizing information into an outline (pp.12-13)
事前学習
Preview: Unit 1 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 1.2
b. Review: Unit 1 topic and relevant vocabulary; Organizing ideas

3回
Unit 1-2 - A good friend
a. Parts of a good introduction and conclusion; Openers and closers (pp.12-15)
b. Presentation techniques: Making effective note cards; Eye contact to connect with audience (pp.16-17)
2. Oral Presentation 1 Preparation
事前学習
Preview: Unit 1: Adding impact, Developing presentation techniques
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 1.3 + Prepare for Oral Presentation 1
b. Review: Unit 1: Adding impact and developing presentation techniques

4回
Oral Presentation 1 (A good friend) + Presentation feedback
Unit 2-1 - A favorite place
a. Describing different kinds of places (pp. 20-21)
b. Talking about favorite places and activities they do there (pp.22-23)
事前学習
Preview: Unit 2 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 2.1 + Written Presentation 1
b. Review: Unit 2: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Developing presentation techniques

5回
Unit 2-2: A favorite place
a. Organizing ideas: Brainstorming, selecting, and organizing information into an outline (pp.24-25)
b. Beginning a presentation with a general statement about people + Ending an invitation with an invitation (pp.26-27)
c. Making gestures for descriptions + Using body language (pp.28-29)
Oral Presentation 2 Preparation
事前学習
Preview: Oral Presentation 2; Unit 2 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 2.2 + Prepare for Oral Presentation 2
b. Review: Unit 2: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques

6回
Oral Presentation 2 (A favorite place) + Presentation feedback
Unit 3-1 - A prized possession
a. Discussing what makes possessions important to people (pp.32-33)
b. Describing prized possessions; Explaining the history of use of a possession (pp.34-35)
事前学習
Preview: Unit 3 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 3.1 + Written Presentation 2
b. Review: Unit 3 topic and relevant vocabulary

7回目
Unit 3-2 - A prized possession
a. Organizing ideas: Brainstorming, selecting, and organizing information into an outline (pp.36-37)
b. Beginning a presentation with a question + Ending a presentation by emphasizing why your topic is special (pp.38-39)
c. Show and tell expressions (pp.40-41)
Oral Presentation 3 Preparation
事前学習
Preview: Unit 3: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 3.2 + Prepare for Oral Presentation 3
b. Review: Unit 3: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques

8回
Oral Presentation 3 (A prized possession) + Presentation feedback
Unit 4-1 - A memorable experience
a. Talking about different types of experiences and feelings (pp.44-45)
b. Describing a memorable experience; Setting the scene and using time expressions to describe an experience (pp.46-47)
事前学習
Unit 4 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 4.1 + Written Presentation 3
b. Review: Lesson 4 topic and relevant vocabulary

9回
Unit 4-2 - A memorable experience
a. Organizing ideas: Brainstorming, selecting, and organizing information into an outline (pp.48-49)
b. Beginning a presentation with a “mystery list” + Ending a presentation by “passing the mike” (pp.50-51)
c. Projecting one’s voice, speaking clearly and avoiding fillers + Using stress to emphasize intensifiers (pp.52-53)
Oral Presentation 4 Preparation
事前学習
Preview: Unit 4: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 4.2 + Prepare for Oral Presentation 4
b. Review: Unit 4: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques

10回
Oral Presentation 4 (A memorable experience) + Presentation feedback
Unit 5-1 - I’ll show you how
a. Discussing different types of skills and talents (pp.44-45)
b. Demonstrating how to do or make something; Present the materials you need and giving instructions (pp.46-47)
c. Organizing ideas: Brainstorming, selecting, and organizing information into an outline (pp.48-49)
事前学習
Preview: Unit 5 topic and relevant vocabulary
事後学習
a. Homework: Task 5.1
b. Review: Unit 4: Organizing ideas; Adding impact; Presentation techniques

11回
Unit 5-2 - I’ll show you how
a. Beginning a presentation with problem-raising questions + Ending a presentation with a “call to action” (pp.50-51)
b. Making gestures for actions + Checking understanding when giving instructions (pp.52-53)
Oral Presentation 5 Preparation
事前学習
Preview: Unit 5: Adding impact; Developing presentation techniques
事後学習
a. Homework: 5.2 + Prepare for Oral Presentation 5
b. Review: Unit 5: Adding impact; Developing presentation techniques

12回
Oral Presentation 5 (I’ll show you how) + Presentation feedback
Written Presentation 5
Reminders about the Final Report
事前学習
Preview: Final Report questions
事後学習
Homework: Finish Final Report

13回
Course Review
Final Report Submission
事前学習
Review Units 1 to 5
事後学習
None

14回
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15回
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16回
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17回
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18回
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19回
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20回
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21回
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22回
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23回目
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24回
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25回
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26回
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試験及び成績評価
Students will be assessed on an ongoing basis based on the following criteria:
Oral Presentations (5 x 10%) 50%
Written Presentations (5 x 6%) 30%
Manaba / Textbook Work 10%
Final Report        10%

課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバック
Feedback on student performance is given on a weekly basis right after the presentations, or on the next class meeting after the assignment due date. You can also talk to your teachers individually if you want more detailed feedback or are concerned about your work or class performance.
講義で使用するテキスト(書名・著者・出版社・ISBN・備考)
Present Yourself 1: Experiences (Second Edition)
Steve Gershon
Cambridge University Press
978-1-107-43563-6
参考文献・推薦図書
Students should have their own paper or electronic dictionary. Online dictionaries and smartphone apps are not allowed.
研究室
オフィスアワー
Please ask your teachers for details of their office hours in the first lesson.
科目ナンバリング
学位授与方針との関連
関連ページ
https://www.jiu.ac.jp/visitors/students/detail/id=1001