21510006 Basic English UsageI

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 21510006 Subject Classification Foreign Languages

Subject Name コミュニケーション基礎I(東広島)

Subject Name
（Katakana）コミユニケーシヨンキソ１

Subject Name in
English Basic English UsageI

Instructor ZHU YUHONG

Instructor
(Katakana) シュ　ウコウ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Online (on-demand)

Seminar,Remote learning

Credits 1.0 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, vocabulary learning, computer mediated learning

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 As a foreign language course within the liberal arts curriculum, this course aims to develop students’ vocabulary and grammar skills that form the foundation for receiving and transmitting information in English. The course also aims to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday communication in English.
While the course uses learning materials at approximately the TOEIC L&R 500 level, its purpose is not limited to test preparation. Rather, it focuses on building core language skills as a foundation for continued learning toward higher proficiency.

In this course, students will systematically study vocabulary, grammar, and English comprehension using ALC NetAcademy, with the goal of strengthening their fundamental English skills. In addition, students will use the TOEIC Collocation System supervised by Tetsuya Yasukochi, which focuses on learning natural word combinations (collocations), to deepen their understanding of clear and appropriate English expressions.
Through self-directed learning using online materials, students will also develop autonomous learning skills, enabling them to identify their own learning challenges and continue studying in a planned and sustained manner.

Class Schedule Students will access the designated learning materials and engage in self-directed English study.
Further details will be provided in the course guidance.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. ALC NetAcademy (TOEIC 500-level course)
TOEIC Collocation System

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Other (see [More Details]), moodle

(More Details) To be announced at the course guidance on Moodle.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review As this course is based on self-directed learning, students are expected to plan their study schedule independently and engage in steady and continuous learning.

Requirements For students retaking courses:
For students retaking courses, it is technically possible to enroll in both "Communication Basic I" and "Communication Basic II" in the same semester. However, based on the data of the success rate of students who have previously taken these courses simultaneously, we strongly recommend enrolling in them one at a time for better planning.

Grading Method ALC NetAcademy
(TOEIC 500-level course: Stage 3 “English Skill-Up Training” + Review) …… 60%
First TOEIC Mock Test …… 5%
Second TOEIC Mock Test …… 20%
TOEIC Collocation Test …… 15%

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	21510006	Subject Classification	Foreign Languages
Subject Name	コミュニケーション基礎I(東広島)
Subject Name （Katakana）	コミユニケーシヨンキソ１
Subject Name in English	Basic English UsageI
Instructor	ZHU YUHONG
Instructor (Katakana)	シュ　ウコウ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Online (on-demand)
Seminar,Remote learning
Credits	1.0	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, vocabulary learning, computer mediated learning
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	As a foreign language course within the liberal arts curriculum, this course aims to develop students’ vocabulary and grammar skills that form the foundation for receiving and transmitting information in English. The course also aims to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday communication in English. While the course uses learning materials at approximately the TOEIC L&R 500 level, its purpose is not limited to test preparation. Rather, it focuses on building core language skills as a foundation for continued learning toward higher proficiency. In this course, students will systematically study vocabulary, grammar, and English comprehension using ALC NetAcademy, with the goal of strengthening their fundamental English skills. In addition, students will use the TOEIC Collocation System supervised by Tetsuya Yasukochi, which focuses on learning natural word combinations (collocations), to deepen their understanding of clear and appropriate English expressions. Through self-directed learning using online materials, students will also develop autonomous learning skills, enabling them to identify their own learning challenges and continue studying in a planned and sustained manner.
Class Schedule	Students will access the designated learning materials and engage in self-directed English study. Further details will be provided in the course guidance.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	ALC NetAcademy (TOEIC 500-level course) TOEIC Collocation System
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Other (see [More Details]), moodle
(More Details)	To be announced at the course guidance on Moodle.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	As this course is based on self-directed learning, students are expected to plan their study schedule independently and engage in steady and continuous learning.
Requirements	For students retaking courses: For students retaking courses, it is technically possible to enroll in both "Communication Basic I" and "Communication Basic II" in the same semester. However, based on the data of the success rate of students who have previously taken these courses simultaneously, we strongly recommend enrolling in them one at a time for better planning.
Grading Method	ALC NetAcademy (TOEIC 500-level course: Stage 3 “English Skill-Up Training” + Review) …… 60% First TOEIC Mock Test …… 5% Second TOEIC Mock Test …… 20% TOEIC Collocation Test …… 15%
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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