Listening & Speaking 2B （上級）

Listening & Speaking 2B

9981015

L3FLENG232

M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

月曜3限

Monday 3rd Period

先進工学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

Students in this course will engage in active practice of Listening and Speaking skills through the wide range of topics that will be covered. Listening skills will be improved through the use of authentic materials. Vocabulary building exercises will be completed to enable students to express more complex thoughts. Audio-visual materials will be used to stimulate discussion. Students will engage in pair work and group work to improve their speaking and will be given guidance in delivering presentations more effectively.

The main objectives are the development of communicative skills and the enhanced 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.
By the end of the course students will have engaged in tasks designed to enhance their ability to communicate in a wide range of professional and social situations while acquiring appropriate vocabulary for each one. Students will focus especially on developing fluency and accuracy in speaking and sharpening their listening skills. Students will be able to voice their wishes and express their opinions. They will be able to carry out independent research and present their findings clearly and confidently while using a register appropriate to context.

After completing the course students will be enabled to communicate their everyday needs more effectively and express their opinions while exchanging ideas in any situation. Students will develop their research and presentation skills which will be improved by practice and detailed feedback from the instructor. Students will become more fluent, accurate and spontaneous in their use of language. They 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 (or more) late twice will equate to one absence, unless proof is given of a delay such as a train lateness.
Students must have a positive attitude and the will to improve their language skills through active participation in speaking activities and set tasks and show diligence and initiative in independent research for presentations.

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.

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. Students will receive detailed instructions at each meeting and guidance will be offered for independent study. Periodic testing will monitor progress.

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

1. Another country
Preparation; students will learn the names of nations, their citizens and languages in English. Students will discuss their interest and views of foreign countriess. They will research one nation and prepare a presentation on its demography, resources, economy and culture. Results will be prepared for a presentation to the class.
2. Presentations on another country
Preparation; students will review guidelines on presentations. Students will deliver their presentations. Discussion will follow.
3. Discussing the Arts
Vocabulary extension work related to books and the arts. Students will list the five most important books in their lives explaining their choices. Group work; describing and commenting on cultural experiences.
4. Music
Students exchange their opinions on music and discuss how their tastes in music have changed over time. They then listen to and identify examples of music from all over the world. Students will discuss musical genres and practice making recommendations.
5. Personal qualities
Preparation; 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.
6. Ethics and behaviour
Discussion of standards of behaviour and how they are acquired. Students exchange their views on examples of what is considered acceptable and unacceptable in society and the influence of family, schooling, media and peers in creating our opinions.
7. Ideas and beliefs
Preparation; students will review and extend their vocabulary relating to the world’s main religions and belief systems. They will discuss stories from great traditions that exemplify their ideas and ask and answer appropriate questions about their own beliefs and ideas on astrology, ghosts or reincarnation for example.
8. Stress.
Preparation; students will write about the problem of stress in Japanese society (the extent of the problem and its causes). Class discussion will centre on stress in students' lives, exchanging experiences and recommending solutions. Follow up; writing on common causes of stress among students, based on findings in class discussion..
9. The Power of Science
Preparation; students working alone list the most important inventions in history; three positive; three negative. Listening. Students then discuss their choices giving reasons. Follow up; students write about their scientific education.
10 Successful storytelling
Vocabulary extension exercises on describing feelings and emotions. Students will listen to two short stories, noting the use of narrative tenses and cohesive devices. Students will be assigned a story to read to a small group.. They will be made aware of the importance of expressiveness, rhythm and intonation. Their reading should be recorded so students can evaluate their own skill. Students will engage in collaborative learning through giving and receiving constructive criticism.
11 Quiz followed by analysis of common errors in spoken English.
12 The Future
Preparation; students will make ten predictions for the future, using appropriate grammatical structures. Students will review together the language points used in referring to the future. They will then discuss each other's predictions in small groups, using the language of agreement and disagreement. Follow up; students will write about their own future plans.
13. Students will have individual interviews to assess progress.
14. Presentations
Preparation; students will review the key points in content and delivery when giving presentations. They will give presentations on a topic related to the course. Follow up; a self-evaluation of the presentation.
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

Office hours: By appointment, before or after class.

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