Ｂ英語１ｂ （再）（後・火２）

English B1b

9910H9F

L1FLENGn06

M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

火曜2限

Tuesday 2nd 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

The development of English Speaking and Listening skills is the basic aim of this course. Students will practise communicating actively  in extensive conversation practice in pairs and groups. a wide range of topics will be discussed. Exercises will be given to practise conversation in social and professional situations and students will be guided through authentic listening tasks. The essential skills for listening for key words, attitudes, details and gist will be developed.  Topic based vocabulary will be continually introduced to enable students to express their needs and opinions in more complex ways.

Enhancing communicative skills and developing a greater appreciation of other cultures and values are the main objectives of this course. Completing the course will also be of practical value in professional life after graduation by improving English language skills needed in the workplace.
As a result, students will communicate more clearly and purposefully and be more fluent and comfortable in speaking English. They are expected use this opportunity to learn to converse confidently in a relaxed and positive atmosphere.

At the end of the course, students should be able to engage more actively in discourse and be more self-assured in social situations.  The improved confidence, fluency and accuracy acquired  should enable students to function in English speaking environments more successfully. This will be useful to them in academic exams and in later social and professional life. Students should become more confident and better equipped to participate in professional and social situations where English language skills are required.

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 (or more) late twice will equate to one absence, unless proof is given of a delay such as a train lateness.
This course requires committed participation in interactive speaking exercises and individual initiative in independent research for presentations. Language skills cannot be developed in isolation so students are expected to have a positive attitude and the will to improve their skills by participating in an active manner in all designated activities and set tasks and by showing diligence and energy.

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／反転授業　Flipped classroom

Pair and group Speaking exercises will be the main activities in this course. Vocabulary learning worksheets and quizzes and role-play will be used in pair work and games. Use of authentic teaching material such as Listening and Reading passages and audio-visual extracts from films or documentaries will be made to introduce topics for discussion. Students will be given time to ask questions and talk about their interests.

Students will be expected to prepare and practice presentations before delivering them to the class. Occasional writing tasks will be set. Vocabulary building exercise may be given prior to discussion on a particular topic. Students will receive detailed instructions at each meeting and guidance will be offered for independent study.

Class participation 40%
Presentations  25%
Speaking interviews  25%
Use of Communicative English quizzes 10%

・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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No textbook is required for this course. Worksheets and audio-visual material will be provided 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/

Course material will be provided by the teacher. Supplementary course material will be uploaded to LETUS. Detailed guidance will be given on the use of online and printed reference materials. A good dictionary is essential.

1 Personal Qualities
Students will review and extend their vocabulary relating to personal qualities and character. Students will read and discuss true stories and decide on the personal qualities involved. They will discuss the influences on character such as education, family and role models. Follow up; students will write a personal profile of their own character giving examples showing the traits they describe.
2. Impromptu speaking
Students will practice speaking accurately by engaging in exercises in impromptu speaking based on past questions from the IELTS speaking exam and on authentic speech contest material.
3. Thinking about science and technology
Students will fill in a questionnaire on their use of technology in everyday life. They will talk about how technology affects them personally. Students will engage in discussion on developments in science and ethical issues associated. Students will watch a detailed video on giving presentations in preparation for their speeches in the subsequent lesson. Follow up: prepare a presentation for next week; "Describe and comment on what you regard as the most interesting ongoing research in science. It might be in a field such as disease, genetics, chemistry or any aspect of physics"
4. Animals in our lives
Presentations will be delivered. Discussion and questions will follow.
Students will then discuss the roles played by animals in our society.
5. Work and careers
Students will learn the vocabulary associated with jobs and careers. They will recount experiences of work and indicate their plans and wishes for the future. Students will study examples of job interviews and discuss strategies and performances. They will practise the language of suggestions and different ways of giving advice.
6. Discussing traditions
Students will learn about and discuss examples of traditions from different eras in history and others still practised today. They will think about the importance of traditions in their society and in their own lives. Students will exchange their views practising using expressions of justification and disapproval.
7. Other countries
Preparation; vocabulary of nations, citizens and languages. Students will learn to evaluate life in other countries: their peoples, histories, resources and problems. Follow up will be preparation of a presentation on a country.
8. Presentations on other countries
Students will give presentations on a country of their choice . The use of statistics is encouraged. Peer evaluation is an important part of the session. After giving their presentations students will learn a wider range of expressions to indicate their agreement or disagreement with others.
9 Feelings and emotions
Students will acquire a wider range of vocabulary useful in expressing emotional experiences. Students will exchange memories and opinions, making accurate use of superlative forms and practicing using vocabulary relating to the emotions.
10. How we use our leisure time
Students will examine and discuss their use of leisure time. In conversation students will describe their leisure patterns to their partners, practicing giving and obtaining detailed information. Students will discuss their views on generational differences in hobbies and free time in Japan. This will be the basis for discussion on diet, use of the social media, musical tastes etc. Preparation of a presentation on "Leisure activities in my country prior to the Covid outbreak"
11. Oral history
Students will deliver their presentations in the first part of the lesson. Discussion and questions will follow. Then students will create their own questionnaires as an exercise in oral history. They will focus, for example, on memories of a place, experience of an event, or changing social customs. Follow up will be finding respondents and interviewing them.
12. Suggestions and responses
Presentation of interview results. Students will present and compare the results of their interviews and practice asking and answering questions on one another's research.
13 Accurate use of English .
Quiz to assess awareness of conversational English expressions and structures. Students will discuss a number of behavioural issues in everyday life. Then they will exchange their thoughts on education.
14 Extended presentations
Students will deliver their presentations on a topic related to the course. Individual interviews will be held and will be part of the assessment.
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 experience teaching 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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