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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College College of Intercultural Communication
Course Code DM144
Theme・Subtitle How Languages are Learned
Class Format Face-to-face (partially online)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) The first class and last four classes will be held online.
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Thu.2
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Credits 2
Course Number ICC2621
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:35人/ Capacity:35)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/ic.html
Notes

【Course Objectives】

By the end of this course, students will be able to explain key concepts in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), including factors such as age, motivation, and goals of language learning, and describe the major developmental stages of Bilingual First Language Acquisition (BFLA). Students will develop the ability to read and discuss English-language texts on language acquisition and to relate research findings to real-world contexts. In addition, students will acquire basic research skills, including designing interviews and analyzing simple data. The course will culminate in the presentation of student-designed interview projects.

【Course Contents】

This course covers major topics in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and Bilingual First Language Acquisition (BFLA). Students examine how second languages are learned, with attention to age effects, vocabulary acquisition, motivation and attitudes, the relationship between SLA research and language teaching, and the goals of language education. The course also explores how bilingual children acquire language from birth through the preschool years. In addition, the course introduces basic research methods, including interviewing techniques and data analysis, and concludes with student presentations of their interview projects. *This course may involve some group work (subject to change depending on the number of enrolled students).

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction 【Online】
2 SLA 1 (Age)
3 SLA 2 (Words)
4 SLA 3 (Attitude and motivation)
5 SLA 4 (Goals of L2 learning)
6 SLA 5 (L2 teaching)
7 BFLA 1 (Bilingual parenting in Japan)
8 BFLA 2 (From birth to the comprehension of words)
9 BFLA 3 (Saying words and starting to combine them)
10 BFLA 4 (Making sentences)
11 BFLA 5 (Preschool and beyond) 【Online】
12 How to conduct interviews 【Online】
13 How to analyze qualitative data 【Online】
14 Final project presentations 【Online】

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

At Rikkyo University, students are required to spend 45 hours of study (including class time) per credit. Please prepare for classes and review the materials accordingly. It is essential that students complete the assigned readings before class in order to participate effectively in class discussions.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Participation(30%)
Readings and reflections(30%)
Interview project (report and presentation)(40%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Annick De Houwer An Introduction to Bilingual Development MM Textbooks 2009 9781847691682
その他 (Others)
*All other necessary materials will be provided.

【参考文献 / Readings】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Vivian Cook & David Singleton Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition MM Textbooks 2014 9781783091799

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

Students should be able to read academic English texts and participate in oral discussions about their content.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】

It is recommended that the student’s English level is at or above
TOEFL(iBT) 58/3.5, TOEFL(PBT) 520, IELTS 5.5, or TOEIC L&R 650.