| 授業名 | ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 500 F |
|---|---|
| Course Title | ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 500 F |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Niculina Nae |
| コード Couse Code | NUC008_N22B |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 4 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 専門教育科目200系 / Specialized Subject 200 |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2022 UG Nisshin Fall |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
This course will help students to learn the English language using both productive and receptive skills. Lessons will also include a TOEIC component to help students prepare for the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test, achieving a CEFR B1 level score (550-780 score range.)
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
This course focuses on understanding and using vocabulary, reviewing grammar, and practical exercises that help students develop their knowledge of reading, listening, and speaking. Students will also practice language through communication tasks based on various business situations.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Assignments and tasks will focus on language use similar to the junior high school and senior high school English classrooms that are repeated and presented in individual and pair work formats. Homework and individual study components provide students with active learning opportunities using through online modules throughout the course.
Term 4 also presents a Case Study component, in conjunction with SAC. The case based English course is organized to help students successfully develop their analytical and critical thinking skills about a topical case. Students will prepare for a Case Study discussion using a relevant case from the chosen textbook. SAC is a compulsory component in this course.
SAC is a compulsory component in this course.
Term 4 also presents a Case Study component, in conjunction with SAC. The case based English course is organized to help students successfully develop their analytical and critical thinking skills about a topical case. Students will prepare for a Case Study discussion using a relevant case from the chosen textbook. SAC is a compulsory component in this course.
SAC is a compulsory component in this course.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Grammar: to present the grammar as outlined in the textbook units, to review the grammar points learnt from high school lessons, to use the grammar of each week in a practical activity (e.g., statements and questions).
Reading: to improve reading fluency and confidence, to learn and use reading strategies (e.g., skimming and scanning), to expand vocabulary.
Listening: to improve listening confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listen for main details, listen for key words), to search for and identify information about people, places, and events from an audio sample
Speaking & Communication: to discuss topics using practiced and spontaneous speech, to accurately describe people places and things, to be able to ask and respond to questions about one's own and someone else’s daily life.
Case Study: Students should be able to understand and explain a case study related to business issues faced by different organizations, use reading and critical thinking skills to critique and discuss specific business issues faced by different organizations, suggest possible solutions to tackle specific business issues presented in the case, present opinions and suggest an approach relating to a chosen case in a written report.
Reading: to improve reading fluency and confidence, to learn and use reading strategies (e.g., skimming and scanning), to expand vocabulary.
Listening: to improve listening confidence, to learn and use listening strategies (e.g., listen for main details, listen for key words), to search for and identify information about people, places, and events from an audio sample
Speaking & Communication: to discuss topics using practiced and spontaneous speech, to accurately describe people places and things, to be able to ask and respond to questions about one's own and someone else’s daily life.
Case Study: Students should be able to understand and explain a case study related to business issues faced by different organizations, use reading and critical thinking skills to critique and discuss specific business issues faced by different organizations, suggest possible solutions to tackle specific business issues presented in the case, present opinions and suggest an approach relating to a chosen case in a written report.
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 11 住み続けられるまちづくりを（Sustainable Cities and Communities）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 80 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 0 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 20 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
This course will be guided by a lecture. Students will be supported by pair work and group work in class and independent study will be completed by the students outside of class.
The independent study component outside of class will help students by practising for task-based activities in class and will include written and online homework tasks.
The independent study component outside of class will help students by practising for task-based activities in class and will include written and online homework tasks.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Weeks 1- 2Diagnostics
Speaking Activity
Grammar Time 7
TOEIC Teaser 7
Unit 6: Requests & Offers
第2日（Day2）
Weeks 3- 4Vocabulary Quiz
Reading Fluency exercise
Grammar Time 8
TOEIC Teaser 8
Case Study: Pre-reading/Vocabulary (SAC)
Case Study: Reading/Discussion (Class)
Unit 7: Company & Personal History
第3日（Day3）
Weeks 5-6Vocabulary Quiz
Writing exercise
Grammar Time 9
TOEIC Teaser 9
Case Study: Review/Report (SAC)
Unit 8: Making Plans
第4日（Day4）
Weeks 7 - 8Vocabulary Quiz
Listening Exercise
Unit 9: Opinions & Preferences
Grammar Time 10
TOEIC Teaser 10
Review
第5日（Day5）
Weeks 9 -10Vocabulary Quiz
Speaking Exercise
Grammar Time 11
TOEIC Teaser 11
Unit 10: Directions & Invitations
第6日（Day6）
Weeks 11-12Vocabulary Quiz
Group Activity
Grammar Time 12
TOEIC Teaser 12
Unit 11: Entertaining
第7日（Day7）
Weeks 13-14Unit 12: Saying Goodbye
Term Review
Vocabulary Game Review
Looking Forward
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
Final Report = Average of September & December TOEIC Tests
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 20 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 20 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 20 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 15 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 15 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 30 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Preparation Report = Weekly SAC ActivitiesFinal Report = Average of September & December TOEIC Tests
教科書 Textbook
- Barnard & Cady 「Business Ventures 1」Oxford Univ Press（2009）9780194578172
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Additional materials will be supplied by the instructor.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Students' progress will be evaluated weekly.
For SAC compulsory classes, students are required to study over 20 hours during the semester at SAC in the Central Information Center. Additionally, students enrolled in SAC Compulsory courses are all required to take the TOEIC exam 3 times at NUCB during the spring semester (June) and fall semester (October and November). Failing to do so, a student will receive Incomplete for his/her grade for the SAC compulsory course in the semester in which the student failed to take the TOEIC exam.
Course evaluation will include a termly report between each to keep you updated with progress.
For SAC compulsory classes, students are required to study over 20 hours during the semester at SAC in the Central Information Center. Additionally, students enrolled in SAC Compulsory courses are all required to take the TOEIC exam 3 times at NUCB during the spring semester (June) and fall semester (October and November). Failing to do so, a student will receive Incomplete for his/her grade for the SAC compulsory course in the semester in which the student failed to take the TOEIC exam.
Course evaluation will include a termly report between each to keep you updated with progress.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Prof. Nae holds an MA in translation and a PhD with a dissertation in linguistics from Nagoya University. She has been teaching English to students of all ages and levels for over two decades. Besides an extensive teaching experience, Prof. Nae has been actively involved in research and translation/interpretation work. Her research interests are translation studies, internationalization in higher education, gender studies, and active learning in Japanese clasrooms.
Refereed Articles
- (2023) Can Japan Aspire to a Gender-Equal Society? Japanese Male and Female Students' Attitudes Regarding Marriage and Gender Roles in Family and Society. Forum of International Development Studies 54(1): 2189-9126
- (2022) The Post Pandemic "New Normal" in Japanese Education. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XIII(3): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2022) Study Abroad Programs at the Crossroads. Euromentor Journal, Studies about Education XIII(2): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2022) Gender diversity on corporate boards – still a distant dream?. Cogito 14(1): ISSN 2068-6706
- (2022) Acculturation in a hostile land: The plight of immigrant children in Japan. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 13(1): ISSN 2068-780X
Refereed Proceedings
- (2023). Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning through Listening to Vocal Music. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2023). Cultivating Effective Communication Skills in TOEIC Classes: Moving Beyond Drills. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2020). Conventional Education vs. Remote Education – “Just Put it Online?” A Report from Japan. Innovation in Language Learning 13th Edition Proceedings .Pixel Conferences. 1. 2. Florence, Italy
- (2017). Womenomics: Is the Workforce Ready?. 10th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business (Book of Proceedings) .EuroMed Academy of Business. 1. 4. Rome, Italy
- (2017). From Home to Workplace: Is Womenomics Possible?. IAFFE 2017 Book of Abstracts .IAFFE. 1. 3. Sungshin University, Seoul, South Korea