CC321821 English Communication Practice II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC321821 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 英語コミュニケーション演習II

Subject Name
（Katakana）エイゴコミュニケーションエンシュウII

Subject Name in
English English Communication Practice II

Instructor KABIR RUSSELL SARWAR

Instructor
(Katakana) カビール　ラッセル　サーワー

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Tues9-10,Weds9-10：EDU K208

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : English

Eligible Students

Keywords english language and culture, nonverbal communication, pragmatic competence, global human resources

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) Secondary School English Language Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline How can we become better communicators? Does speaking and listening really improve by learning about culture and language? This is one of the most desired aspects of English language learning, academic skills training, and professional development for students in Japan.

English Communication Practice II features ideas about intercultural and practical communication. We will work to improve our English communication by engaging in familiar, cultural, and social topics from a variety of media and genres (e.g., newspaper articles).

We will use these to develop our ability to express our ideas and opinions in English flexibly and clearly through regular practice, as well as experience intercultural awareness training and reflect on our learning with critical thinking exercises. Cross-cultural experiential learning activities are emphasized.

Portions of this course have been featured in "Why did you come to Japan?" by TV Tokyo 【広島のスピッツ大好きＹＯＵ】, as well as Hiroshima University's "Enhance Your Knowledge - 100 Special Lectures" series. A unique feature of this course is the opportunity to learn and explore the uses of podcasts and for analysis and communication.

Rubrics are provided to major assignments for students to use as a guide.

Weekly and Special Assignments

A. You will be asked to prepare either a podcast or reflective assignment as speaking and listening assignments. For classes marked “Podcast,” you have the option of making either an audio or a video podcast. Both audio and video podcasts must at least three minutes.

B. You are encouraged (but are by no means required to) collaborate with a classmate on up to one podcast during the course.

C. Highlights from the speaking and listening assignments as projects may be uploaded to a shared learning management system for reading/listening/viewing by all members of the class.

D. In addition to the responses and discussions of in-class topics, we will have a final project.

Class Schedule Week 1

Lesson 1: Introduction and orientation (Syllabus)
Lesson 2: “False Friends”

Week 2

Lesson 3: “What is Culture?”
Lesson 4: “Culture through Idioms and Emoji”

Week 3

Lesson 5: “Nonverbal Communication”
Lesson 6: “High and Low Context Cultures”

Week 4

Lesson 7: “Tight and Loose Cultures”
Lesson 8: “The Linguistic Landscape”

Week 5

Lesson 9: “Negotiations and Strategic Competence”
Lesson 10: “Intercultural Teamwork Training”

Week 6

Lesson 11: "Speakers of Culture"
Lesson 12: "Media and Communication"

Week 7

Lesson 13: "Cultural and Intercultural Awareness"
Lesson 14: "Rigor through Dialogue"

Week 8

Lesson 15: “Spotlight on Speakers”
Lesson 16: “Ambassadors of Culture”

Text/Reference
Books,etc. (I) Chapters from the textbook, Intercultural Communication for English Language Learners in Japan by Troy McConachy, Satoru Furuya, and Chikako Sakurai. Nan’un-do (2017).

(II) Chapters from the book, The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) A course website is used to help students as a self-access center for connections and extensions.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review To prepare for the class by understanding lessons styles and course expectations for assignments, students are encouraged to watch the "100 Special Lecture" affiliated with this class, "English Communication in Context" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxqYVlpb84&t=2s

Requirements

Grading Method Grading
Students are expected to participate actively and contribute to the learning environment.
Effort to use English is needed to achieve the goals of the course.

Final grades will be determined on the basis of performance in the following:
Concept and vocabulary quiz (1): 20%
Weekly assignments (4): 30%
In-class activity worksheets (6): 30%
Final project (1): 20%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Experiences working in Japanese schools, U.S. educational institutions, and an international organization are used for intercultural communication training activities

Message

Other

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 Education
Lecture Code	CC321821	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	英語コミュニケーション演習II
Subject Name （Katakana）	エイゴコミュニケーションエンシュウII
Subject Name in English	English Communication Practice II
Instructor	KABIR RUSSELL SARWAR
Instructor (Katakana)	カビール　ラッセル　サーワー
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Tues9-10,Weds9-10：EDU K208
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : English
Eligible Students
Keywords	english language and culture, nonverbal communication, pragmatic competence, global human resources
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)	Secondary School English Language Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	How can we become better communicators? Does speaking and listening really improve by learning about culture and language? This is one of the most desired aspects of English language learning, academic skills training, and professional development for students in Japan. English Communication Practice II features ideas about intercultural and practical communication. We will work to improve our English communication by engaging in familiar, cultural, and social topics from a variety of media and genres (e.g., newspaper articles). We will use these to develop our ability to express our ideas and opinions in English flexibly and clearly through regular practice, as well as experience intercultural awareness training and reflect on our learning with critical thinking exercises. Cross-cultural experiential learning activities are emphasized. Portions of this course have been featured in "Why did you come to Japan?" by TV Tokyo 【広島のスピッツ大好きＹＯＵ】, as well as Hiroshima University's "Enhance Your Knowledge - 100 Special Lectures" series. A unique feature of this course is the opportunity to learn and explore the uses of podcasts and for analysis and communication. Rubrics are provided to major assignments for students to use as a guide. Weekly and Special Assignments A. You will be asked to prepare either a podcast or reflective assignment as speaking and listening assignments. For classes marked “Podcast,” you have the option of making either an audio or a video podcast. Both audio and video podcasts must at least three minutes. B. You are encouraged (but are by no means required to) collaborate with a classmate on up to one podcast during the course. C. Highlights from the speaking and listening assignments as projects may be uploaded to a shared learning management system for reading/listening/viewing by all members of the class. D. In addition to the responses and discussions of in-class topics, we will have a final project.
Class Schedule	Week 1 Lesson 1: Introduction and orientation (Syllabus) Lesson 2: “False Friends” Week 2 Lesson 3: “What is Culture?” Lesson 4: “Culture through Idioms and Emoji” Week 3 Lesson 5: “Nonverbal Communication” Lesson 6: “High and Low Context Cultures” Week 4 Lesson 7: “Tight and Loose Cultures” Lesson 8: “The Linguistic Landscape” Week 5 Lesson 9: “Negotiations and Strategic Competence” Lesson 10: “Intercultural Teamwork Training” Week 6 Lesson 11: "Speakers of Culture" Lesson 12: "Media and Communication" Week 7 Lesson 13: "Cultural and Intercultural Awareness" Lesson 14: "Rigor through Dialogue" Week 8 Lesson 15: “Spotlight on Speakers” Lesson 16: “Ambassadors of Culture”
Text/Reference Books,etc.	(I) Chapters from the textbook, Intercultural Communication for English Language Learners in Japan by Troy McConachy, Satoru Furuya, and Chikako Sakurai. Nan’un-do (2017). (II) Chapters from the book, The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	A course website is used to help students as a self-access center for connections and extensions.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	To prepare for the class by understanding lessons styles and course expectations for assignments, students are encouraged to watch the "100 Special Lecture" affiliated with this class, "English Communication in Context" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxqYVlpb84&t=2s
Requirements
Grading Method	Grading Students are expected to participate actively and contribute to the learning environment. Effort to use English is needed to achieve the goals of the course. Final grades will be determined on the basis of performance in the following: Concept and vocabulary quiz (1): 20% Weekly assignments (4): 30% In-class activity worksheets (6): 30% Final project (1): 20%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Experiences working in Japanese schools, U.S. educational institutions, and an international organization are used for intercultural communication training activities
Message
Other
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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