ARS40501 Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies

Lecture Code ARS40501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II (外国語習得とコミュニケーション II)

Subject Name
（Katakana）ガイコクゴシュウトクトコミュニケーション II

Subject Name in
English Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II

Instructor SHIBATA MIKI

Instructor
(Katakana) シバタ　ミキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Mon5-6：IAS K202

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Linguistics

Eligible Students

Keywords Pragmatics, individual differences, language attitudes, language ideology, identity, global society

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information in individual academic disciplines.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The scope of this course encompasses research and theories on acquisition and learning naturalistically and/or with the aid of formal instruction, as adult learners in both second and foreign language settings. We will continuously explore the SLA phenomena, focusing on L2 learner psychology and social ideology in this course.

Class Schedule Class 1 (Foreign Language Acquisition & Communication I)
Class 2 Same as above
Class 3 Same as above
Class 4 Same as above
Class 5 Same as above
Class 6 Same as above
Class 7 Same as above
Class 8 Same as above
Class 9 Individual differences in foreign language learning
Class 10 Motivation for foreign language learning
Class 11 Language attitudes and foreign language learning
Class 12 Language ideology and foreign language learning
Class 13 Identity and foreign language learning
Class 14 Foreign language learning in the era of globalization
Class 15 In-class final exam

In-class final exam (English)

Journal article will be assigned every week.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Journal articles + more

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Make sure you complete all reading assignments (including a summary) prior to the next class. You are strongly encouraged to do online search for any unfamiliar technichal terms and reserach methods to deepen your understanding as much as possible. Please bring your inquires to the next class otherwinse. Also, the questions to be discussed in class are welcomed (, yet please do not expect the instructor to give you answers!.)

Requirements 1. You must have taken the Foreign Language Acquisition & Communication I to take this course.
2. Upper-intermediate level of English proficiency is required since students are required to read and understand professional journals written and carry class discussion in English (over TOEIC 550).

Grading Method 1. Class contribution 20%
2. Weekly journal summary 30%
3. In-class final exam 50%
You must submit the journal summary every week. You may lose a chance to take the final exam otherwise.
Your performance will not be adequately evaluated unless you submit all assignments 2, 3, & 4.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Hope that this class gives you opportunities for critical thinking and academic training.
This class is not a knowledge-transmitting course: I expect you to be active in class!

Other No audit is accepted in principle. However, those who are under special conditions might be considered after consultation with the instructor.

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.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code	ARS40501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II (外国語習得とコミュニケーション II)
Subject Name （Katakana）	ガイコクゴシュウトクトコミュニケーション II
Subject Name in English	Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II
Instructor	SHIBATA MIKI
Instructor (Katakana)	シバタ　ミキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Mon5-6：IAS K202
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Linguistics
Eligible Students
Keywords	Pragmatics, individual differences, language attitudes, language ideology, identity, global society
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination. Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information in individual academic disciplines. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The scope of this course encompasses research and theories on acquisition and learning naturalistically and/or with the aid of formal instruction, as adult learners in both second and foreign language settings. We will continuously explore the SLA phenomena, focusing on L2 learner psychology and social ideology in this course.
Class Schedule	Class 1 (Foreign Language Acquisition & Communication I) Class 2 Same as above Class 3 Same as above Class 4 Same as above Class 5 Same as above Class 6 Same as above Class 7 Same as above Class 8 Same as above Class 9 Individual differences in foreign language learning Class 10 Motivation for foreign language learning Class 11 Language attitudes and foreign language learning Class 12 Language ideology and foreign language learning Class 13 Identity and foreign language learning Class 14 Foreign language learning in the era of globalization Class 15 In-class final exam In-class final exam (English) Journal article will be assigned every week.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Journal articles + more
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Make sure you complete all reading assignments (including a summary) prior to the next class. You are strongly encouraged to do online search for any unfamiliar technichal terms and reserach methods to deepen your understanding as much as possible. Please bring your inquires to the next class otherwinse. Also, the questions to be discussed in class are welcomed (, yet please do not expect the instructor to give you answers!.)
Requirements	1. You must have taken the Foreign Language Acquisition & Communication I to take this course. 2. Upper-intermediate level of English proficiency is required since students are required to read and understand professional journals written and carry class discussion in English (over TOEIC 550).
Grading Method	1. Class contribution 20% 2. Weekly journal summary 30% 3. In-class final exam 50% You must submit the journal summary every week. You may lose a chance to take the final exam otherwise. Your performance will not be adequately evaluated unless you submit all assignments 2, 3, & 4.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Hope that this class gives you opportunities for critical thinking and academic training. This class is not a knowledge-transmitting course: I expect you to be active in class!
Other	No audit is accepted in principle. However, those who are under special conditions might be considered after consultation with the instructor.
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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