シラバス情報

教員名 ： Bryan Smith
科目授業名称（和文）　Name of the subject/class (in Japanese)
国際コミュニケーション２ (B)
科目授業名称（英文）　Name of the subject/class (in English)
International CommunicationⅡ
授業コード　Class code
9986561
科目番号　Course number
L1FLENGn78

教員名
Bryan Smith
Instructor
Bryan Smith

開講年度学期
2026年度後期
Year
2026年度
Semester
②Second semester
曜日時限
木曜1限
Class hours
Thursday 1st Period

開講学科・専攻　Department
経営学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the School of Management
単位数　Course credit
1.00単位
授業の方法　Teaching method
講義

Lecture
外国語のみの科目（使用言語）　Course in only foreign languages (languages)
英語　English
授業の主な実施形態　Main class format
① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

概要　Description
This course focuses on developing students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through the study of topics related to international communication and global culture. Students will read passages on a variety of contemporary subjects and respond to them through writing and discussion. Through these activities, students will improve their ability to understand English texts and express their own ideas clearly.
目的　Objectives
The objective of this course is to help students develop communicative skills to effectively express their viewpoints in English while becoming aware of different perspectives on a variety of topics.
到達目標　Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Improve their ability to read and understand English texts on a variety of topics.

  2. Develop the ability to express their ideas and opinions clearly in written English.

  3. Strengthen their critical thinking skills through analysis of contemporary issues.

  4. Participate in discussions and share their perspectives with others in English.


Attain the proficiency levels outlined in the CanDo list (aligned with CEFR) provided in the following link:
https://tus.box.com/s/98kx6qfrqts8i83po45fdncnivm5k2b3
卒業認定・学位授与の方針との関係（学部科目のみ）
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/​​​
履修上の注意　Course notes prerequisites
Students will be expected to participate in in-class activities including pair/group work, discussion, and more.

Attendance Policy
1. Arriving late (within 20 minutes after the bell) twice = 1 absence
2. Arriving more than 20 minutes late for a class = 1 absence
3. Having 4 unexcused absences will automatically result in a failing grade.
If a student has an official reason to be absent, they will need to submit a document.
4) If a student misses a quiz or a test due to absence, they will not be able to take the quiz/test without a note from the doctor.
5) Late slips will not be accepted.

アクティブ・ラーニング科目　Teaching type（Active Learning）
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
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準備学習・復習　Preparation and review
Instructions on preparation and review will be given during class and on LETUS.
*Instructions on preparation and review will be given on LETUS if classes are held online.
成績評価方法　Performance grading policy
3rd-year students:
TOEIC-IP Test score: 30%
In-class quizzes: 30%
Homework assignments: 20%
In-class activities/assignments 20%

4th-year students:
In-class quizzes: 45%
Homework assignments: 25%
In-class activities/assignments 30%

Answers to all activities done both in and outside of class (including quizzes) will be given during class and/or on LETUS.
学修成果の評価　Evaluation of academic achievement
・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

教科書　Textbooks/Readings
教科書の使用有無（有=Y , 無=N）　Textbook used(Y for yes, N for no)
N
書誌情報　Bibliographic information
MyKiTSのURL（教科書販売サイト）　URL for MyKiTS(textbook sales site)
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/

参考書・その他資料　Reference and other materials

授業計画　Class plan
Class 1: Introduction: course outline, objectives, requirements, evaluation, and class rules.
Class 2: Topic – Hobbies Around the World
Class 3: Topic – The Psychology of Collecting
Class 4: Topic – Food Culture and Globalization
Class 5: Quiz #1
Class 6: Topic – Global English: The Language of International Communication
Class 7: Topic – Galápagos Syndrome: When Japan Goes Its Own Way
Class 8: Topic – Online Communication vs Face-to-Face Communication
Class 9: Quiz #2
Class 10: Topic – The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Class 11: Topic – The Science of Happiness
Class 12: Topic – Why Do People Love Personality Tests?
Class 13: Topic – Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Communication
Class 14: Quiz #3
Class 15: Review

*Schedule may change depending on class.

担当教員の実務経験とそれを活かした教育内容　Work experience of the instructor
教育用ソフトウェア　Educational software
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備考　Remarks
Office hours: Friday, 12:00 - 12:50

Email Address: bryansmithjp.rikadai@gmail.com

授業でのBYOD PCの利用有無　Whether or not students may use BYOD PCs in class
Y
授業での仮想PCの利用有無　Whether or not students may use a virtual PC in class
N