This course directly aligns with NUCB's mission statement to “educate innovative and ethical leaders who possess a ‘Frontier Spiritʼ and to create knowledge that advances business and society." In this course, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to communicate about global issues and "bridge the gap between New Asia and the rest of the world.”

Throughout the seminar courses (seminar 1-6), students will be able to develop research skills necessary to conduct a research project. The aim of this seminar is to help students to find an appropriate research topic, do a small research experiment, and write a 4,000 word thesis step by step.

SEMINAR 2 is the second course in the seminar sequence. In SEMINAR 1-6, students will:

This seminar will examine main issues and extant research in applied linguistics and theoretical perspectives.

-Deepen their understanding of the English language
-Enhance their ability to express themselves and make advanced argumentation in English
-Develop the necessary skills to conduct a research project
-Produce a thesis in English

*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。

The aim of SEMINAR 2 is to:

-Guide students in the writing of the INTRODUCTION section of their thesis
-Practice strong academic writing, research, and editing skills
-Apply knowledge of academic vocabulary
-Begin the literature review section of the thesis

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	20 %
	フィールドメソッド Field Method	0 %
合計 Total		100 %

This course will be taught using lectures, small and large group discussion, peer review, and presentations.

Students should be prepared to spend approximately 1-2 hours preparing and completing homework BEFORE each weekly class meeting.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. FINALIZE their research topic
2. Draft, edit, and complete a FINAL version of their thesis INTRODUCTION
3. Practice using the library and internet to conduct research
4. Understand the format and function of the LITERATURE REVIEW section of the thesis
5. Continue developing academic writing skills in English
6. Apply knowledge of their expanding academic English vocabulary
7. Give a presentation on their thesis progress


Students should be prepared to utilize the Central Information Center (library) to aide them in conducting their research.

To be successful in class, students must complete the required weekly assignments, come to class prepared, and be ACTIVE participants in class.

The teacher will provide oral and written feedback on all assignments, either online (Google classroom) or in class.

*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。

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	20 %
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	20 %
期末試験 Final Exam	20 %
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 Homework Assignments submitted on Google Classroom

Class contribution = Class participation (volunteering in class, completing in-class work, peer activities, asking questions, etc.)

Quizzes =Introduction (draft); References project 2

Final Report = Introduction (final)

Final Exam = Presentations in Week 7, 13/14

• American Psychological Association「 Concise Guide to APA Style: Seventh Edition」American Psychological Association（2019）978-1433832734

Suggested reading:
Bitchener, J. (2010). Writing an applied linguistics thesis or dissertation: A guide to presenting empirical research. Palgrave

Ellis, R. (2015). Understanding second language acquisition (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press.

Lightbown, P., & Spada, N. (2013). How languages are learned (4th Edition). Oxford University Press.

Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2011). Research methods in second language acquisition: A practical guide. Wiley-Blackwell.

Mackey, A., & Gass, S. M. (2015). Second language research: Methodology and design (2nd edition). Routledge.

Nunan, D. (2005). Research methods in language learning. Ernst Klett Sprachen.

Oxford, R. L. (Ed.). (1996). Language learning strategies around the world: Cross-cultural perspectives (No. 13). Natl Foreign Lg Resource Ctr.

Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and methods in language teaching. Cambridge university press.


Detailed compilation of APA info: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

You should consult specialized research journals and bilingualism and SLA references early in the process of developing your thesis. Main journals that publish SLA research, in alphabetical order:

Language Learning
Modern Language Journal
Second Language Research

And also:
Applied Linguistics
Canadian Modern Language Review
International Journal of Applied Linguistics
International Review of Applied Linguistics
Language Learning & Technology
Language Teaching Research
System
TESOL Quarterly


You can also find research articles published in Japanese context: https://jalt-publications.org/jj/archive

You can also use the library for any additional materials.
This is the first time I am teaching this course.

（実務経験 Work experience）