| 授業名 | ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 500 F |
|---|---|
| Course Title | ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 500 F (Repeat) |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Niculina Nae |
| コード Couse Code | NUC023_N25B |
| 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 | 2025 UG Nisshin Fall |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
English is the global language and is important in education, interpersonal relations and business. Using active learning methodology, the ENGLISH FUNDAMENTALS 500 course is designed to help students develop the core English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking to be successful in further academic study and and workplaces. By actively participating in class activities, students will have the confidence and ability to strengthen their ʻFrontier Spiritʼ and bridge the gap between New Asia and the rest of the world.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
This course is a REPEAT course with a special focus on grammar and vocabulary learned through reading, writing, listening, speaking tasks designed to help students achieve the CEFR B1 level at the TOEIC® Listening and Reading 405-600 score range.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Students will be able to develop and improve their core English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking by actively participating in case method class activities and completing all written homework and assignments.
*This is a SAC compulsory course.
*This is a SAC compulsory 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
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
o Grammar: to review the grammar learnt in the previous academic year, to use the grammar of each week in class activities.
o Reading: to improve reading fluency, and to learn and use critical reading strategies.
o Listening: to learn and use critical listening strategies to identify key facts, to search for and recognize information about people, places, things and events from an audio sample.
o Speaking & Communication: to discuss topics using spontaneous and practiced speech, to accurately express one's opinion, to ask and respond to questions about one's opinion.
o Writing: to learn various writing styles, with a focus on complex sentences.
o Reading: to improve reading fluency, and to learn and use critical reading strategies.
o Listening: to learn and use critical listening strategies to identify key facts, to search for and recognize information about people, places, things and events from an audio sample.
o Speaking & Communication: to discuss topics using spontaneous and practiced speech, to accurately express one's opinion, to ask and respond to questions about one's opinion.
o Writing: to learn various writing styles, with a focus on complex sentences.
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 60 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 40 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 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, which will be supported by independent study completed by the students. The independent study will include work homework assigned on Google Classroom and from the course materials available in the online platform of the Business Result Elementary textbook. Group and peer interaction will occur through the semester, which will be evaluated and supported with feedback from the instructor.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Week 1Reconnecting after the summer break
Unit 7 Departments
Vocabulary: Departments and Responsibilities
Grammar: Prepositions of place and movement
Speaking: How to use this, that, these and those
Week 2
Unit 7 Departments: Review of Week 1
Speaking: Leaving phone messages
第2日（Day2）
Week 3Unit 7 Review Quiz
Unit 8 Employment
Vocabulary: Employment
Grammar: Present Continuous
Week 4
Unit 8 Employment: Review of Week 3
Speaking: How to tell time
Arranging to meet
●使用するケース
Case 1: TBA第3日（Day3）
Week 5Unit 8 Review Quiz
Unit 9 Competition
Vocabulary: Competition
Grammar: Comparatives
Week 6
Unit 9 Competition: Review of Week 5
Speaking: Comparing and choosing
第4日（Day4）
Week 7Unit 9 Review Quiz
Unit 10 Teamwork
Vocabulary: Working in teams
Grammar: Superlatives
Speaking: How to respond to news
Week 8
Unit 10 Teamwork: Review of Week 7
Speaking: Giving opinions
●使用するケース
Case 2. TBA第5日（Day5）
Week 9Unit 10 Review Quiz
Unit 11: Travel
Vocabulary: Staying at a hotel
Grammar: Going to; Infinitive of purpose
Week 10
Unit 11 Travel: Review of Week 9
Speaking: How to talk about money
Eating out
第6日（Day6）
Week 11Unit 11 Review Quiz
Unit 12 Schedules
Vocabulary: Calendars and schedules
Grammar: Present perfect
Week 12
Unit 12 Schedules: Review of Week 11
How to use prepositions of time
●使用するケース
Case 3: TBA第7日（Day7）
Week 13Unit 12 Review Quiz
Planning a schedule
Week 14
Review for the Final Exam
Class Evaluation
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。
Quizzes / Tests = October TOEIC Test scores + Class activities
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 2 times at NUCB during the spring semester (May) and fall semester (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.
*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 | 30 % |
| 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 | 0 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 30 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
定期試験 Final Exam
あり評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Preparation Report = Weekly SAC Writing ActivitiesQuizzes / Tests = October TOEIC Test scores + Class activities
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 2 times at NUCB during the spring semester (May) and fall semester (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.
教科書 Textbook
- Roger Barnard「Business Venture 1 Elementary Student Book」Oxford University Press（2009）9780194578172
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Additional materials will be supplied by the instructor; other resources may be made available from activities and materials in SAC.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Prof. Nae's courses receive highly positive evaluations from students, thanks to her attention to students' needs, rigorous practice, and the relaxed, inclusive atmosphere she fosters in class.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Prof. Nae holds an MA in Translation and a PhD in Linguistics from Nagoya University. With extensive teaching experience, she has been actively engaged in research, as well as translation and interpretation work. Her research interests include translation studies, internationalization in higher education, gender studies, and active learning in Japanese classrooms.
Refereed Articles
- (2024) Bridging the Digital Divide?ICT Utilization Disparities in Japanese Education and the GIGA School Initiative. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XV(3): 2068-780X
- (2024) Historical Roles of Women in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Japan and Romania. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 15(2): ISSN 2068-780X
- (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
Refereed Proceedings
- (2024). Pros and Cons of Using the Case Method to Supplement TOEIC Instruction. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2024 .Innovation in Language Learning 2024, Edition 17. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (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