| Academic Year |
2025Year |
School/Graduate School |
Liberal Arts Education Program |
| Lecture Code |
64007001 |
Subject Classification |
Foreign Languages |
| Subject Name |
Advanced English for Communication |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
|
Subject Name in
English |
Advanced English for Communication |
| Instructor |
HIGA MARSHALL KIYOSHI |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
ヒガ マーシャル キヨシ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(2T) Weds1-4：IAS J209 CALL |
| Lesson Style |
Seminar |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand) |
| Weekly assignments will be given online. During class, the main emphasis will be on oral communication. Students will be required to participate in speaking activities for the majority of class time. Classes will be a mix of online and face-to-face lessons. |
| Credits |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
4 |
Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
4
:
Undergraduate Advanced
|
| Course Area（Area） |
22
:
Language Education |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
02
:
English |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
oral communication, pragmatics, SDGs |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education | |
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| Expected Outcome | 1. To be able to conduct daily communication orally and in writing in a foreign language.
2. To be able to understand many languages and cultures by using multiple foreign languages. |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
Improve English conversation skills and develop effective study methods for the future. |
| Class Schedule |
Lesson 1 Course Introduction. Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 1.
Lesson 2 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 1
Lesson 3 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 2
Lesson 4 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 2
Lesson 5 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 3
Lesson 6 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 3
Lesson 7 Review for midterm interview. Conversation practice.
Lesson 8 Midterm interview test.
Lesson 9 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 4
Lesson 10 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 4
Lesson 11 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 5
Lesson 12 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 5
Lesson 13 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 6
Lesson 14 Conversation practice. Textbook Unit 6
Lesson 15 Review for final interview test. Conversation practice.
The final exam will be an oral interview with the instructor. There is no paper-based exam. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
Reflect Listening and Speaking Book 3 (Cengage, 2022) |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle |
| (More Details) |
Weekly homework assignments and class materials will be made available online. |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Flip Teaching |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
One of the most difficult things for learners of English as a foreign language is getting the courage speak in front of others. Please prepare yourself to speak lots of English during this course. |
| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Grading will be based on assignments, class participation, and interview tests. |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
I hope this class will help you to improve your English communication skills in a practical way and also help you discover effective methods of language learning so that can support your studies outside of the classroom. |
| Other |
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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. |