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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses)
Course Code FU141
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Language
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Thu.3
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Credits 2
Course Number LNE2011
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:25人/ Capacity:25)
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
Course Cancellation ×(履修中止不可/ Not 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。
Notes 言語自由科目 グローバル・コミュニケーション領域

【Course Objectives】

This advanced course is for students who are interested in studying abroad in the future and want to improve their academic communication skills. Including a wide range of contents relating to studying abroad, and topics that might be expected in English-speaking countries, the course focuses on developing high levels of fluency and confidence in academic English. The course will also help students become more independent language learners and develop the advanced academic skills necessary for the TOEFL test.

【Course Contents】

Through this course, students will be able to:
1) Talk about a wide range of topics in interviews, long turns, and academic discussions
2) Write descriptions, preferences and explanations with reasons and support
3) Respond to a variety of texts through TOEFL test relevant speaking and writing tasks
4) Demonstrate an understanding of self-directed language learning strategies
5) Compile practical information about taking classes at a university abroad
6) Prepare for adapting to life in a foreign culture

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Course introduction. Intro to studying abroad. Features of the TOEFL Test. Discussing personal goals for study abroad and TOEFL.
2 Self-directed language learning strategies related to the TOEFL test and preparing for studying abroad.

Discussion and group work.
3 Why study abroad? Is studying abroad right for you?

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
4 Choosing study abroad destinations (1)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
5 Choosing study abroad destinations (2)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
6 Choosing study abroad destinations (3)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
7 Mini-presentations and reflective evaluations
(group/pair/individual according to class size)
8 Adapting to life abroad (1)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
9 Adapting to life abroad (2)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
10 Living in a foreign culture (1)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
11 Living in a foreign culture (2)

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
12 Dealing with and overcoming challenges abroad and making the most of the return home

Discussion and group work.
Reviewing TOEFL strategies and study plans.
13 Preparation for final presentations
(group/pair/individual according to class size)
14 Final presentations. Wrap up. Self-reflection.

【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】

Completing weekly assignments
Preparing for group work
Completing self-directed study

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Active participation (actively cooperating in groups, using English, preparing for class) (30%)
Assignments (made up of mid-term project, self-directed study plans and reflections)(40%)
Final presentation/project and reflective paper(30%)
備考 (Notes)
If you do not attend 80% or more of the scheduled classes, you will not be considered for course evaluation.
You will not earn credit for more than three absences. Four or more absences will result in a failed grade.

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
There is no textbook for this course. All materials will be available on Canvas.

【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 R. Michael Paige, Andrew D. Cohen, Barbara Kappler Mikk, Julie C. Chi, & James P. Lassegard Maximizing Study Abroad: A Students' Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use University of Minnesota Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (2nd Edition) 2002 0972254552
2 Educational Testing Service (ETS) The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test (Official Guide to the TOEFL Test) McGraw-Hill; 6th edition 2020 1260470350
その他 (Others)
ETS online test materials available from https://www.ets.org/toefl.html and online materials related to study abroad preparation (digital contents including video).

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

Language & Participation: The language of use for this course is English. Students are required to use English in classroom activities, interactions and assignments. Students are expected to preview and review all materials constantly and actively participate in classroom activities.

Openness and willingness to communicate with others in English. In addition, an interest in Study Abroad and motivation to prepare for the TOEFL test will be helpful in successful completion of course activities.

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

Students should bring a laptop, tablet or other digital device to the classroom.

【その他 / Others】

CLIL: This course applies a dual-focused educational approach in which an additional language is used for the teaching and learning of both content and language. Students will encounter and consolidate the language and discourse patterns they need to understand and engage with content from study abroad preparation and the TOEFL test.

【注意事項 / Notice】

【履修目安】CEFR B2相当:英検 準1級-1級・GTEC 1190-1349点・TOEFL iBT 72-94点・IELTS 5.5-6.5
【Approximate English Requirement】Around CEFR B2:Eiken Level Pre-1~Level 1・GTEC1190-1349・TOEFL iBT 72-94・IELTS 5.5-6.5)