Reading & Writing 1 (L2-2)

Reading & Writing 1

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Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

金曜1限

Friday 1st Period

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

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① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

The aim of this course is to help students develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Students will be required to read passages pertaining to various topics and write critically about them. Although the main focus of the course will be on reading and writing, students will be expected to engage in discussions on a regular basis as well.

Students should acquire reading comprehension skills, reading/writing fluency, and writing accuracy.

By the end of the course, students should be able to read and write with better fluency. Students should be able to write critically and thoughtfully about various topics covered in the course. Students should also be able to support their arguments in discussion with evidence and reasoning.

Attain the proficiency levels outlined in the CanDo list (aligned with CEFR) provided in the following link:
https://tus.box.com/s/98kx6qfrqts8i83po45fdncnivm5k2b3

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/​​​

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.

*Please check LETUS for attendance policy for online classes.

課題に対する作文　Essay／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

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Students will be instructed to do assignments every week outside of class.
Every week, about 60-90 minutes should be dedicated to completing the weekly assignments and reviewing content from previous classes.
Detailed 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.

TOEIC-IP Test score: 30%
In-class quizzes: 30%
Homework assignments: 20%
In-class activities/assignments 20%

Answers to all activities done both in and outside of class (including quizzes) will be given during class and/or on LETUS.

・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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Life Topics Advanced, Takashi Shimaoka & Jonathan Berman, Nan'un-do Co., Ltd., 2014. ISBN9784523177517

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/

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Class 1: Introduction: course outline, objectives, requirements, evaluation, and class rules.
Class 2: Unit 1: Physical Fitness: Reading, writing, and talking about fitness.
Class 3: Unit 2: Blood Types: Reading, writing, and talking about blood types.
Class 4: Unit 3: Dreams: Reading, writing, and talking about dreams.
Class 5: Quiz #1
Class 6: Unit 4: Speed Dating: Reading, writing, and talking about speed dating.
Class 7: Unit 5: Pets in Japan: Reading, writing, and talking about pets in Japan.
Class 8: Unit 6: Stress: Reading, writing, and talking about stress.
Class 9: Quiz #2
Class 10: Unit 7: Fast Food: Reading, writing, and talking about fast food.
Class 11: Unit 8: Shopping Trends: Reading, writing, and talking about shopping trends.
Class 12: Unit 9: Women and Work: Reading, writing, and talking about women and work.
Class 13: Unit 10: The Internet: Reading, writing, and talking about the Internet.
Class 14:: Quiz #3
Class 15: Review　

*Schedule may change depending on class.

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Office hours: Friday, 12:00 - 12:50

Email Address: bryansmithjp.rikadai@gmail.com

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