Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code ARC01600 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Special English Training for Studying Abroad (英語特別演習)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
エイゴトクベツエンシュウ
Subject Name in
English
Special English Training for Studying Abroad
Instructor TAFERNER ROBERT HORST
Instructor
(Katakana)
タファナー ロバート ホースト
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues9-10,Inte9-10:IAS K209
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Lecture, Language learning exercises 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 22 : Language Education
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : English
Eligible Students First-year students
Keywords Studying abroad, English qualification test(s), IELTS 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
This is an elective course for students who are interested in studying abroad and want to improve their English abilities to be accepted by universities overseas. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
You will learn what you should do to prepare for taking English qualification tests to be accepted by universities overseas. In particular, you will learn what IELTS is like and work on a lot of examples and exercises, using a textbook. If your TOEIC score is higher than 800, you do not have to take this course. This is a course for intermediate students of English. 
Class Schedule Lesson 1: Orientation (Different English qualification tests for studying abroad, IELTS modules and their test structures and features)
Lesson 2: Features of reading and listening items (1)
Lesson 3: Features of reading and listening items (2)
Lesson 4: Features of writing test items (Task 1-1)
Lesson 5: Reading and listening exercises (1)
Lesson 6: Reading and listening exercises (2)
Lesson 7: Features of writing test items (Task 1-2)
Lesson 8: Features of writing test items (Task 2)
Lessons 9-15 will be held on September 29th and 30th
Lesson 9: Reading, listening and writing exercises (1)
Lesson 10: Reading, listening and writing exercises (2)
Lesson 11: Reading, listening and writing exercises (3)
Lesson 12: Features of speaking (interview) test
Lesson 13: Reading, listening and writing exercises (4)
Lesson 14: Interview practices
Lesson 15: Summary of the course

Participating in class is absolutely necessary. You also need to take the TOEIC(R)IP test provided by the university in November. The progress you have made in the TOEIC score will be reflected in your grade. It is also recommended that you take the IELTS test at university in October or in December. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Ielts 18 Academic Book + Audio With Resource Bank: Authentic Practice Tests (Cambridge IELTS Self-study Pack) セット買い ? スチューデント・エディション, 2023/7/31
ISBN: 9781009275187 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Lessons 9-15 will be held on September 29th and 30th 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
You are expected to attend the class with completing all sections assigned. There is no time for you to work on the exercises in the text in class.  The class will proceed on the assumption that you have completed your assignments. 
Requirements This course is conducted in English. The maximum number of students for this course is 20. If too many students apply for the course, then the registered students whose English proficiency is lower than intermediate will be given a priority.  
Grading Method Your class participation and performance are evaluated every week. Participating in class is absolutely necessary. You need to take the TOEIC(R)IP test provided by the university and submit the score. Also, you are recommended to take the IELTS test at the university (you have to pay the test fee by yourself). Please make sure you check the exam dates by yourself.  
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructor has extensive experience of teaching English to Japanese learners in Japan.  
Message Please purchase the designated course book by the first class.  
Other This course limits to those whose TOEIC score is below 800.  
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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