CC327404 English Usage Practice

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC327404 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 英語語用法演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）エイゴゴヨウホウエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English English Usage Practice

Instructor HOUGHAM DANIEL GEORGE CAMERON

Instructor
(Katakana) ホフム　ダニエル　ジョージ　カメロン

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues9-10,Thur9-10：EDU K102

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

This course is conducted in a hybrid format combining face-to-face and real-time online (Zoom) sessions, with a focus on pair and group communication tasks. For details about the specific face-to-face and online sessions, please see the course schedule in Moodle.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : English

Eligible Students

Keywords

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) Program in English Language Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To develop students’ ability to understand and use key features of English usage in real communication, including multi-word units, discourse markers, and pragmatic expressions, across different contexts (spoken vs written, formal vs informal).

Class Schedule Class 1: Course Introduction + What is “English Usage”?
Class 2: Greetings and Openings (Formal vs Informal)
Class 3: Starting and Ending Conversations (Small Talk and Saying Goodbye)
Class 4: Invitations (Making and Responding to Invitations)
Class 5: Declining Invitations (Politeness and Softening Strategies)
Class 6: Requests and Favors (Making Polite Requests and Asking for Help)
Class 7: Reactions (Responding to Good News and Bad News)
Class 8: Midterm Test (Weeks 1–4)
Class 9: Showing Interest and Engagement in Conversation
Class 10: Complaints and Showing Annoyance
Class 11: Giving Instructions and Explaining Processes
Class 12: Expressing Opinions (Direct vs Indirect Language)
Class 13: Disagreeing Politely
Class 14: Being Vague and Softening Language
Class 15: Final Test (Weeks 5–7)

Midterm and final tests will be conducted in class. The tests will assess students’ understanding of practical English usage, including appropriate expressions, tone, and language choices in different contexts. The format will include multiple-choice questions, dialogue completion tasks, and matching items.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No required textbook. Materials will be provided by the instructor.
Core materials are based on selected videos from BBC Learning English (“How to: Everyday Phrases to Use Every Day”) and supplementary online resources.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Zoom, moodle

(More Details) Quizlet

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Flip Teaching

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to actively participate in class activities and complete all assigned tasks. Before each class, students should watch the assigned video materials. After class, students should review key expressions and practice using them in context.

Requirements

Grading Method Midterm and Final Tests: 60%
Online quizzes (weekly): 30%
Active participation: 10%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This course focuses on practical English usage for real-life communication. Students will learn how to choose appropriate expressions depending on context, formality, and purpose. Active participation and consistent engagement are essential for success in this course.

Other This class is designed for intermediate-level Japanese learners of English. International students are also welcome.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC327404	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	英語語用法演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	エイゴゴヨウホウエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	English Usage Practice
Instructor	HOUGHAM DANIEL GEORGE CAMERON
Instructor (Katakana)	ホフム　ダニエル　ジョージ　カメロン
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues9-10,Thur9-10：EDU K102
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
This course is conducted in a hybrid format combining face-to-face and real-time online (Zoom) sessions, with a focus on pair and group communication tasks. For details about the specific face-to-face and online sessions, please see the course schedule in Moodle.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : English
Eligible Students
Keywords
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)	Program in English Language Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・To have acquired high English proficiency (English proficiency)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To develop students’ ability to understand and use key features of English usage in real communication, including multi-word units, discourse markers, and pragmatic expressions, across different contexts (spoken vs written, formal vs informal).
Class Schedule	Class 1: Course Introduction + What is “English Usage”? Class 2: Greetings and Openings (Formal vs Informal) Class 3: Starting and Ending Conversations (Small Talk and Saying Goodbye) Class 4: Invitations (Making and Responding to Invitations) Class 5: Declining Invitations (Politeness and Softening Strategies) Class 6: Requests and Favors (Making Polite Requests and Asking for Help) Class 7: Reactions (Responding to Good News and Bad News) Class 8: Midterm Test (Weeks 1–4) Class 9: Showing Interest and Engagement in Conversation Class 10: Complaints and Showing Annoyance Class 11: Giving Instructions and Explaining Processes Class 12: Expressing Opinions (Direct vs Indirect Language) Class 13: Disagreeing Politely Class 14: Being Vague and Softening Language Class 15: Final Test (Weeks 5–7) Midterm and final tests will be conducted in class. The tests will assess students’ understanding of practical English usage, including appropriate expressions, tone, and language choices in different contexts. The format will include multiple-choice questions, dialogue completion tasks, and matching items.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No required textbook. Materials will be provided by the instructor. Core materials are based on selected videos from BBC Learning English (“How to: Everyday Phrases to Use Every Day”) and supplementary online resources.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)	Quizlet
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Flip Teaching
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to actively participate in class activities and complete all assigned tasks. Before each class, students should watch the assigned video materials. After class, students should review key expressions and practice using them in context.
Requirements
Grading Method	Midterm and Final Tests: 60% Online quizzes (weekly): 30% Active participation: 10%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This course focuses on practical English usage for real-life communication. Students will learn how to choose appropriate expressions depending on context, formality, and purpose. Active participation and consistent engagement are essential for success in this course.
Other	This class is designed for intermediate-level Japanese learners of English. International students are also welcome.
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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