Reading and Writing 3 (L2-4)

Reading and Writing 3

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Jonathan A Daniels

Jonathan Austin Daniels

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

金曜4限

経営学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the School of Management

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

This class will help students improve their English speaking and listening skills. While all of the four skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing – will come into play throughout the class, particular emphasis is placed on practical conversation skills combined with activities related to the topic of intercultural communication. 

Students will learn to read for general meaning and detail with a high level of independence. They will increase usable vocabulary, learn to think more critically, and practice writing for clarity on a variety of topics. By the end of the class students should have an increased grasp of the many aspects of intercultural communication.

Another component of this class is English speaking practice. In each class students will have multiple opportunities to practice speaking English in pairs and in groups. This will build speaking fluency, allow students to notice their conversational English deficits, and allow them a window into the vocabulary that they are lacking. With this information students will be able to study independently the material relevant to their needs.

Students will also have opportunities to present to the class, and in this way will hone their English public speaking skills.

In addition to the above objectives, we will work to develop students’ communicative abilities in English. We will also address important aspects of culture, such as the various values at play, as we work towards cultivating more nuanced global perspectives.

By the end of the class students will have a wider English vocabulary, be better at expressing themselves both orally and in writing, and will have a better understanding cross cultural communication.

Students should be able to use speaking strategies to continue conversations naturally and affectively. The culmination of the course should also see students with an increased vocabulary, a better awareness of proper pronunciation, and a level of autonomy that allows them to continue their English studies in the future.

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/​​​

Materials should be obtained as soon as possible. This includes a new and unused 2026 edition textbook and an English language dictionary.

Students should attend class, complete the assignments to the best of their ability, and submit their assignments as instructed prior to any deadline. The completed assignments should show a satisfactory level of engagement with, and understanding of, the material. A high level of effort is expected of students.

Any student who has 4 or more unexcused absences within a semester cannot pass the class, and will not receive credit.

Two delays [within 20 minutes] add up to one absence. If you have an official reason to be absent, you need to submit a document.

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 should complete assignments, submit them on time, and review the material in preparation for each class. Students are expected to learn the necessary vocabulary, retain the information covered in the readings, and adequately and fully complete the assignments.

TOEIC-IP: 30%
Points for classwork (class assignments): 70%

The assignments will come from the textbook for the class. There are a variety of assignments, including reading comprehension tasks, practice in applying the critical thinking techniques we cover, short answer tasks, and tasks that call for open ended and creative responses to problems. In short, the assignments will allow students to explore, and practice, thinking critically in English.

Except for the 1st class, each class students will be able to earn 5 class points.
In the 1st class there will be no points given. We will cover the syllabus in the 1st class.
Class points will be given starting in the 2nd class.
There are 15 classes total (1 introductory class, and 14 regular classes).
(14 regular classes x 5 class points = 70 class points total for the semester)

To earn their 5 classroom points students have to submit their completed assignments on time. Assignments must demonstrate a satisfactory level of understanding, engagement, and effort. Assignment must also be submitted in accordance with the instructions set out by the instructor. (5 class points × 14 classes = 70 classroom points)

The 70 class points + the student's TOEIC-IP score = 100 points.

Any student who has 4 or more unexcused absences within a semester cannot pass the class, and will not receive credit.

Two delays [within 20 minutes] add up to one absence. If you have an official reason to be absent, you need to submit a document.

・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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Title: Exploring Intercultural Communication - Book 1 (2026 Edition)
Author: Jonathan Austin Daniels

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/

English/Japanese Dictionary for looking up unknown words. Paper dictionaries and electronic dictionaries are both permitted. However, students are not allowed to use cell phones in any capacity within the classroom.

For each credit hour, students are expected to spend a minimum of 1 hour per week on out-of-class activities, including preparing for upcoming lessons and reviewing previous materials.

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Questions can be sent to the teacher via email: austin_daniels@hotmail.com

Office Hour: Before and after class by appointment.

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