21210153 CommunicationIＡ

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 21210153 Subject Classification Foreign Languages

Subject Name コミュニケーションIＡ

Subject Name
（Katakana）コミユニケーシヨン１A

Subject Name in
English CommunicationIＡ

Instructor TANABE JULIA

Instructor
(Katakana) タナベ　ユリア

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-6,Fri5-6：IAS K202

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Seminar, to be explained in the first lesson.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 4 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 SDGs

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education To develop students’ communication skills necessary for receiving and transmitting information effectively in various foreign languages, and deepen their knowledge and understanding of different languages and cultures, so as to enable them to play an acti
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.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to develop students’ ability to express themselves orally in English in appropriate ways in everyday situations. Students will also learn to express their ideas and opinions clearly and concisely in English while being aware of the social and cultural backgrounds of their interlocutors.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Orientation. Language activities.
Lesson 2: Language activities.
Lesson 3: Language activities.
Lesson 4: Language activities.
Lesson 5: Language activities.
Lesson 6: Language activities.
Lesson 7: Language activities.
Lesson 8: Language activities.
Lesson 9: Language activities.
Lesson 10: Language activities.
Lesson 11: Language activities.
Lesson 12: Language activities.
Lesson 13: Language activities.
Lesson 14: Language activities.
Lesson 15: Language activities.

Examples of Language Activities
(1) Practice responding appropriately in a variety of everyday situations.
Examples:
Introducing oneself
Shopping or making reservations
Making inquiries or negotiating

(2) Practice expressing one’s ideas clearly and concisely on various topics.
Examples:
Things you like or memorable experiences
Books, TV programs, or movies
Your interests, academic field, or future goals

Text/Reference
Books,etc. To be announced in the first lesson.
*Second-hand textbooks with writing in them are not allowed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) To be announced in the first lesson.

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to study actively and continuously outside class hours through preparation and review.
The Study Support Room (English) provides assistance for understanding course content. Students are encouraged to make use of this service if they have questions.
Study Support Room (English):
https://www.flare.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/education/study_support/

Requirements Students who are absent for more than one-third of the classes will, in principle, not be allowed to take the final examination.

Grading Method Grading Criteria
Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
(1) Conversational Interaction
Ability to speak with clear pronunciation and appropriate intonation
Ability to respond appropriately to what is being said
Ability to produce a sufficient amount of relevant information in conversation
(2) Self-Expression
Ability to express ideas logically and persuasively
Ability to clearly present one’s opinions and ideas in front of others
(3) Vocabulary and Grammar
Possession of sufficient vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to communicate effectively in the situations described in the syllabus.
(4) Positive Attitude toward English Communication
Active participation in communication activities
Efforts to maintain communication even when immediate comprehension or expression is difficult

Grading Distribution
Final grades will be determined comprehensively based on classroom activities and examinations according to the following distribution:
Examinations
(speaking tests, presentations, quizzes, midterm exams, final exams, etc.): 40–60%
Assignments
(in-class and out-of-class assignments, speech scripts, practice presentations, etc.): 40–60%

Grading Scale
Grades are determined based on the total score (out of 100 points):
90–100: Excellent
80–89: Very Good
70–79: Good
60–69: Satisfactory

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	21210153	Subject Classification	Foreign Languages
Subject Name	コミュニケーションIＡ
Subject Name （Katakana）	コミユニケーシヨン１A
Subject Name in English	CommunicationIＡ
Instructor	TANABE JULIA
Instructor (Katakana)	タナベ　ユリア
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues5-6,Fri5-6：IAS K202
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar, to be explained in the first lesson.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	4	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	SDGs
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	To develop students’ communication skills necessary for receiving and transmitting information effectively in various foreign languages, and deepen their knowledge and understanding of different languages and cultures, so as to enable them to play an acti
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.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to develop students’ ability to express themselves orally in English in appropriate ways in everyday situations. Students will also learn to express their ideas and opinions clearly and concisely in English while being aware of the social and cultural backgrounds of their interlocutors.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Orientation. Language activities. Lesson 2: Language activities. Lesson 3: Language activities. Lesson 4: Language activities. Lesson 5: Language activities. Lesson 6: Language activities. Lesson 7: Language activities. Lesson 8: Language activities. Lesson 9: Language activities. Lesson 10: Language activities. Lesson 11: Language activities. Lesson 12: Language activities. Lesson 13: Language activities. Lesson 14: Language activities. Lesson 15: Language activities. Examples of Language Activities (1) Practice responding appropriately in a variety of everyday situations. Examples: Introducing oneself Shopping or making reservations Making inquiries or negotiating (2) Practice expressing one’s ideas clearly and concisely on various topics. Examples: Things you like or memorable experiences Books, TV programs, or movies Your interests, academic field, or future goals
Text/Reference Books,etc.	To be announced in the first lesson. *Second-hand textbooks with writing in them are not allowed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	To be announced in the first lesson.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to study actively and continuously outside class hours through preparation and review. The Study Support Room (English) provides assistance for understanding course content. Students are encouraged to make use of this service if they have questions. Study Support Room (English): https://www.flare.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/education/study_support/
Requirements	Students who are absent for more than one-third of the classes will, in principle, not be allowed to take the final examination.
Grading Method	Grading Criteria Evaluation will be based on the following criteria: (1) Conversational Interaction Ability to speak with clear pronunciation and appropriate intonation Ability to respond appropriately to what is being said Ability to produce a sufficient amount of relevant information in conversation (2) Self-Expression Ability to express ideas logically and persuasively Ability to clearly present one’s opinions and ideas in front of others (3) Vocabulary and Grammar Possession of sufficient vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to communicate effectively in the situations described in the syllabus. (4) Positive Attitude toward English Communication Active participation in communication activities Efforts to maintain communication even when immediate comprehension or expression is difficult Grading Distribution Final grades will be determined comprehensively based on classroom activities and examinations according to the following distribution: Examinations (speaking tests, presentations, quizzes, midterm exams, final exams, etc.): 40–60% Assignments (in-class and out-of-class assignments, speech scripts, practice presentations, etc.): 40–60% Grading Scale Grades are determined based on the total score (out of 100 points): 90–100: Excellent 80–89: Very Good 70–79: Good 60–69: Satisfactory
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
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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