English Communication 1

English Communication 1

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Darnell A. Watson

2025年度前期

2025年度

①First semester

月曜2限

Monday 2nd 10:30 - 12

先進工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering

1.0単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

This is a four-skill class that includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course will cover various topics, including science and technology, that students will research for presentations. This class will include reading science-related material, watching science-related videos or documentaries, researching topics, writing paragraphs, and doing presentations.

Objectives:

The objectives of this class include the following:
*Building confidence in speaking English
*Building a more extensive vocabulary
*Improving grammar skills
*Improving pronunciation skills
*Becoming engaged and active instead of passive
*Improving speaking skills
*Improving listening skills
*Writing and organizing presentations in English.
*Engaging in critical thinking for writing and speaking exercises.

Outcomes:

*Students will have better listening skills
*Students will have better speaking skills.
*Students will have better presentation skills.
*Students will have a more extensive vocabulary.
*Students will gain more knowledge about a range of science and technology topics.
*Students will have more confidence in their ability to communicate.

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

Participation in this class is based on a lottery.

課題に対する作文　Essay／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation

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Students will read or view any assigned material, complete any necessary research, prepare presentations to share in class and submit all work, including text, slides, and references. Students must check LETUS weekly for all class information and updates.

Active participation in class (listening and group work) 20%
Presentations: 60%
Submission of work on time using proper format 20%
Submission rules will be posted on LETUS. Presentations must include slides, references, and the proper format.
Points are deducted for work submitted late, submitted improperly, or not submitted.

S: To earn an S, a student must:
Have no more than one unexcused absence. Documentation is required for any excused absences.
Complete all assignments with a score of 90% or better (9 = S)
Submit all assignments on time.
Do all assigned work.
Follow class protocols for submitting work.
Demonstrate a willingness to do more than the bare minimum for an assignment (this means do a little extra - longer, more complex answers to questions.
Will not rely on AI to write your presentations. Copying/pasting information you did not write will lower your grade to an automatic C.
Actively participate in class. This includes being present for presentations even when you aren't presenting.
Send one test email to your instructor to confirm that you're following the proper protocol.

A: To earn an A, a student must:
Have no more than two unexcused absences. Documentation is required for any excused absences.
Complete all assignments with an average score of 80% (8 = A)
Submit all assignments on time. No missing or late work.
Follow class protocols for submitting work.
Demonstrate a willingness to do more than minimal work, including writing longer, most complex answers.
Will not rely on AI to write your presentations.  Copying/pasting information you did not write will lower your grade to an automatic C.
Actively participate in class. This includes being present for presentations even when you aren't presenting.


B: To earn a B, a student must:
Have no more than two unexcused absences.  Documentation is required for any excused absences.
Complete all assignments with an average score of 70% (7 - B)
Submit 90% of all assignments (no more than one missing assignment)
Submit all work on time or within 48 hours. After 48 hours, your score is lowered by one full grade.
Follow class protocols for submitting work.
Will not rely on AI to write your presentations. Copying/pasting information you did not write will lower your grade to an automatic C.
Actively participate in class. This includes being present for presentations even when you aren't presenting.



C: To earn a C, a student must:
Have no more than three unexcused absences. Documentation is required for any excused absences.
Complete all assignments with an average score of 60% (6 = C)
Submit 80% of all assignments (no more than two missing assignments)
Follow class protocols for submitting work
Submit all work within one week of the due date. Work submitted after one week will be an automatic C.
Will not rely on AI to write your presentations.  Copying/pasting information you did not write will lower your grade to an automatic C.
Actively participate in class. This includes being present for presentations even when you aren't presenting.

F: To earn an F means a student has more than three unexcused absences, has not completed more than two assignments, hasn't turned in their written work, hasn't followed class protocols, doesn't actively participate in class, uses AI to produce class work, and has an average score of 50% or lower on their assignments. (5 = F).

Students need to check LETUS weekly for assignments, directions, and any related class information. Failure to do so will make it difficult to get your highest potential grade.

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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-This is not required

教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

The instructor will provide any supplemental material needed in class.

1. Course overview
2. Overview continued. This information is essential.
3. Timed IN CLASS writing exercise 1 to be explained in class.
4. Goals: Including this class, school in general, and language.
5. Topic 1: The Internet (present in class: In what ways do you use the Internet and with what frequency). Discuss in small groups.
6. Topic 2: The science of taste: Choose a flavor and prepare an overview of its origin and uses. Discuss in small groups.
7. Science of taste presentations due in class
8. Topic 3: The science of color. Choose a color and prepare an overview of its origin and uses. Discuss in small groups.
9. Science of color presentations due in class
10. Topic 4: Science of medicine: Choose a medicine and prepare an overview of its origin and uses. Discuss in small groups.
11. Science of medicine presentations due in class
12. Video: Contagion
13. Video: Contagion / Choose an epidemic or infectious disease and prepare an overview of its origin, how it spread, and how it was treated.
14. Topic 5: Pandemic/Epidemic presentations due in class
15. Timed IN CLASS writing exercise 2 to be explained in class.

Ms. Watson has worked as a journalist and has over 30 years of university-level language teaching experience in the U.S., China, and Japan.

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-None required

Check LETUS weekly for all class information. If you have questions, email me any time.

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