Ａ英語１ｂ （Ａ英語１ｂ）ウ組

English A1b

9910P2J

L1FLENGn02

M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

火曜1限

Tuesday  1st period

理学部第一部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Science Division Ⅰ

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

Language skills will be developed through collaborative learning in which a wide range of topics will be covered with guided practice. Students will engage in pair work and group work to improve their speaking and will be given instructions in delivering presentations more effectively. Listening skills will be improved through the use of authentic materials. Vocabulary building exercises will be completed to help students express their ideas clearly, particularly on more abstract topics.

The principal objective is to develop communicative skills and to enhance appreciation of other cultures and values.  Completing the course will also be of practical value in career building by improving English language skills needed in the workplace.
Students will develop greater fluency and accuracy in speaking and sharpen their listening skills, enabling them to listen and respond appropriately in conversation in both professional and social life.

Completing the course successfully, students should be able to communicate their everyday needs and express their opinions while exchanging ideas. They will develop their research and presentation skills. Students will be able to express their thoughts more clearly while engaging in discussion. 

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/​​​

Five absences, without an official documented explanation will result in failure, according to university policy. Being 20 minutes late (or more) late twice will equate to one absence, unless proof is given of a delay such as a train lateness.
Students must show a commitment to improvement and a positive attitude. A willingness to participate actively is particularly important.
Under university rules students are required to take the TOEIC test . In case they fail to take the test they will not be graded.

小テストの実施　Quiz type test／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

Speaking group and pair exercises will be the main activities in this course. Listening exercises, Readings and audio-visual material will introduce topics for discussion. Use will be made of authentic materials when selecting Reading and Listening passages. Students will be given time to ask questions and talk about their interests.

Instructions will be given at each meeting. Students will be expected to prepare and practice presentations before delivering them to the class. Occasional writing tasks will be set. Vocabulary building exercises may be given prior to discussion on a particular topic.

TOEIC scores 33 %
Extended Presentation 17%
Participation and assignments 50%

・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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Students will use the course sub-textbook listed below and materials provided by the teacher. Detailed guidance will be given on the use of online and printed reference materials.

Title: Speaking Practice for Presenting in English
Author: Makiko Asaba
Publisher: Kenkyusha
ISBN: 9784327422004

This sub-textbook is used as a supplementary teaching material.
Worksheets and audio-visual material will be provided by the teacher and links given to useful follow-up exercises on the internet for further study.
References to materials for self-study will be given during the course.

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/

Students will use materials provided by the teacher. Detailed guidance will be given on the use of online and printed reference materials.
A good dictionary is essential.

1. Discussing social trends
Students will learn the relevant terms to discuss changes in society and practice commenting on statistical evidence.
2. Medicine
Vocabulary building on illness and methods of prevention. Maintaining health. Remedies. Giving advice.
3. Traditions and customs
Viewing of short video reports on traditions. Talking about preferences. Discussion of cultural differences in ceremonies, rituals and celebrations. Students will read about examples of cultural practices in different countries. These can be compared with Japanese customs and the respective merits and demerits. Students choose topics for related presentations.
4. Presentations on chosen customs and traditions.
Questions and discussion to follow.
5. Ethics and behaviour
Discussion of our boundaries in everyday life. What is acceptable behaviour? Groupwork; discussing the influences of family, school, the media and peer groups on our ethical standards.
6. Explaining a process
Students will view examples of expert explanations and practice their own explanatory descriptions of how things are done or made in step by step detail.
7. Science and technology
Listening; travel in the future. Discussion on the roles, beneficial and otherwise, of scientific and technological influences on our lives. Exchanging opinions and predictions. Expressions of probability. Students will give their views on the ethical use of scientific experiments and on topics such as experiments on animals or cloning. Students will practise terms expressing agreement or disagreement.
8. Nature and the environment
Vocabulary relating to nature and the environment. Discussion of environmental issues. Sharing experiences of nature and views on the protection of the environment. Students will then discuss issues of environmental concern and evaluate possible solutions to current problems..
9. The world of work
Follow up; students will write up their experience of work and explain their idea of the perfect job to suit their character. Vocabulary extension exercises. Terms used in business, finance and the workplace. Discussion of work experience and aspirations for the future. Issues related to work such as the realities of work and ranking of jobs and professions according to their status and desirability, pay and conditions, the duties associated with jobs and dress codes.
10. Feelings and emotions
Vocabulary building. Pairwork; students apply this vocabulary in describing to each other their experiences of different emotions.
11. Storytelling
Listening to examples of effective storytelling. Identifying effective techniques. Students will practice reading aloud short stories. Their expressive capacities will be enhanced by learning the importance of effective pauses and changes of tone. They will choose a story to tell in small groups.
12. Stress and solutions
Students will discuss the problem of stress and coping with the modern world. They will learn the expressions relating to cause and effect and the vocabulary of problems and solutions, Students will compare their own solutions to stressful experiences, giving and responding to advice in appropriate ways.
13. Students will give their extended presentations on a topic related to the syllabus. These will be assessed as part of their grade.
14. Individual spoken interviews to evaluate students' progress.
15. Class meetings and review
The course will be reviewed and students will be given suggestions for further development of their language skills. Students will have an opportunity to share their feelings about the course as a group.

Over 20 years of teaching experience in Japanese universities.

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This course has no final exam. Evaluation is based on continuous assessment.
Students are welcome to write with any queries.

mariaoliphant@yahoo.com

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