Introduction to International Communication

Introduction to International Communication

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DAVID MICHAEL BROWN

David Brown

2026年度後期

2026年度

②Second semester

水曜5限

Wednesday 5th Period

経営学部　国際デザイン経営学科（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Department of International Design Management, 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

Introduction to International Communication is a course designed to develop and enhance English communication skills, mainly from presentations. The focus of this class in part will be creating oral presentations that communicate effectively to target audiences.

Students will be required to:

1) Students will work in pairs and small groups to assist each other in effectively communicating using English.

2) Students will create and participate in a number of different presentations.

3) Students will be required to do the homework assignments, which will include creating audio files related to oral presentations.

Students will be introduced to a variety of different communication strategies, including how to make effective presentations on a variety of topics. As a result, students will gain knowledge that will help them better compete on a global level.

Upon the completion of this course students will have the ability to:

1) Communicate more effectively using English.

2) Enhance their development of creating an effective oral presentation.

3) Gain more confidence in speaking in a public setting.

4) Learning the importance of the role English plays in the global community.

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/​​​

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 spend approximately 45 minutes a week preparing for this class.

Students will be assigned a letter grade upon the completion of the semester. Students will be assessed as follows:

1) Oral Presentation #1 = 20% =  (Self-Introduction)

2) Oral Presentation #2 = 20% = (Show & Tell) 

3) Oral Presentation #3 = 20% = (How to Speech) 

4) Oral Presentation #4 = 20% = (The History of...) 

5) Random Speaking Assignments/Participation = 20%

・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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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/

Students are required to have a dictionary (Paper or Electronic is OK).

Students are required to bring a laptop to each class.

Students are required to bring a notebook to each class. 

Introduction to International Communication:

The class plan is as follows:

On a weekly basis, students will be introduced to new material that focuses on international communication. In addition, students will produce and execute a variety of oral presentations throughout the semester.

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Due to unseen future events this syllabus is subject to change.

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