Listening & Speaking 1 （Ａ英語１ａ）ウ組

Listening & Speaking 1

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M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

火曜1限

Tuesday  1st 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

Language skills will be developed through collaborative learning in which a wide range of topics will be covered with guided practice. Students will engage in pair work and intensive group work to improve their speaking and will be given instructions for delivering presentations more effectively. Listening skills will be improved through the use of authentic materials. Vocabulary building exercises will be completed to help students express their ideas clearly, particularly on more abstract topics.

The principal objective is to develop communicative skills and to enhance appreciation of other cultures and values. Completing the course will also be of practical value in career building by improving the English language skills needed in the workplace.
Students will develop greater fluency and accuracy in speaking and sharpen their listening skills, enabling them to listen and respond appropriately in conversation in both professional and social life.

Completing the course successfully, students should be able to communicate their everyday needs and express their opinions while exchanging ideas. They will develop their research and presentation skills. Students 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 train lateness.
Students must show a commitment to improvement and a positive attitude. A willingness to participate actively is particularly important.
Under university rules students are required to take the TOEIC test in July. In case they fail to take the test they will not be graded.

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 activities 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.

Instructions will be given at each meeting. Students will be expected to prepare and practice their 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.

TOEIC scores 33 %
Extended Presentation 17%
Participation and assignments 50%

・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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Students will use the course sub-textbook listed below and materials provided by the teacher. Detailed guidance will be given on the use of online and printed reference materials.

Title: Speaking Practice for Presenting in English
Author: Makiko Asaba
Publisher: Kenkyusha
ISBN: 9784327422004

This sub-textbook is used as a supplementary teaching material.
Worksheets and audio-visual material will be provided by the teacher 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/

Students will use materials provided by the teacher. Detailed guidance will be given on the use of online and printed reference materials.
A good dictionary is essential.

1 Introduction
Students will be informed of the course's rules, structure and contents. They introduce themselves and practice introducing others. Students will be given a diagnostic exercise to indicate their level in using communicative grammar. Follow up; preparation for a short talk about themselves.
2 Getting acquainted
Students will work in pairs and groups, talking about their identities, explaining the important people, places, ideas and activities in their lives with reference to their routines. They will develop confidence in communicating in spoken English as they describe itheir interests as well as their important groups, such as ethnic communities or sports teams and the places and fashion movements that they feel affinity with. In doing so, they will extend their vocabulary relating to sports, hobbies and cultural activities. Students will practice asking questions accurately.
3 Describing people
Preparation; students will write short descriptions of the appearance and character of three people they know, using comparative and superlative forms. Students will practice describing people in photographs and people they know to their peers. Follow up; students find a description of a character in literature that they like and say why.
4 Talking about the past
Childhood memories. Students will listen to examples of people speaking about their memories and and fill in a questionnaire on their own childhood memories. Accurate use of past tenses. They will then practice talking about their own recollections and experiences. Vocabulary building on words related to the emotions.
5. Describing places
Students listen to people talking about their cities and neighbourhoods. Working in small groups they will describe in detail places that are significant to them. students will read short literary descriptions of places. Students will develop their capacity to describe places and the feelings they associate with them. Guidance on presentations will be given. Follow up; students will prepare a presentation on "My Hometown"
6. Presentations
Students deliver presentations on their hometowns with detailed descriptions of their history and facilities and will talk about personal connections with their town. Questions and feedback on presentations given.
7. Education
Listening; "Schooling in Finland" Students will learn the terminology to describe their courses, both core and elective. They will share learning experiences in discussion in small groups. They will learn critical terms to discuss courses and college life from both positive and negative points of view.
8. Social English
Starting and maintaning a conversation. Degrees of formality and choosing appropriate topics with reference to cultural differences. Responding more spontaneously. Exchanging opinions informally. Making arrangements; invitations, refusals, postponements, cancellations and apologies.
9. The Arts
Preparation; students complete vocabulary work to enable them to discuss their personal tastes in books, music, films, and the visual arts in more detail. They will learn to express their opinions in a more sophisticated way and how to make recommendations to other students.. They will practise using language to express preferences, make comparisons and use superlatives. Group work; sharing of cultural experiences.
10. History
Listening on commonly believed myths in history. Group discussion of students' interests and periods in history.
11. Numbers and statistics in presentations
The recognition of larger numbers and their pronunciation. Discussion on gender equality and sharing of experiences of gender differentiation at home, at schoola and in the workplace. Follow up; students prepare a presentation on the gender gap in one nation.
12. Individual extended presentations on gender inequality in a chosen nation.
Questions and discussion to follow.
13. Quiz and Impromptu speaking
Students will first do a quiz and then practice using authentic speaking tasks from exams such as TOEIC and IELTS. Guidance in preparing for speaking interviews.
14.Individual speaking interviews
15. Feedback and advice
Self-Evaluation and Suggestions for Autonomous Learning

Over 20 years of teaching experience 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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