| 授業名 | TOEIC PROGRESS A-1 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | TOEIC PROGRESS A-1 |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Sugene Kim |
| コード Couse Code | NUC057_N23A |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 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 | 2023 UG Nisshin Term1 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The present course is the first in a four-term course offered to 1st year students in the Faculty of Global Studies. The course will equip the students with essential English communication skills and global competences as stated in the mission of the University, such as "frontier spirit" and professional abilities necessary to bridge the gap between New Asia and the rest of the world. The students will learn relevant business English vocabulary as well as communication strategies, which will enable them to successfully navigate the complex world of global business.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
By the end of this course, the students will demonstrate knowledge of:
1. TOEIC test structure
2. TOEIC relevant vocabulary and grammatical structures
3. TOEIC test strategies
4. Communication strategies in business situations
5. Critical thinking and decision-making skills
1. TOEIC test structure
2. TOEIC relevant vocabulary and grammatical structures
3. TOEIC test strategies
4. Communication strategies in business situations
5. Critical thinking and decision-making skills
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
The aim of this course is to prepare the students for the TOEIC tests in June, September, and December.
The final goal of this course is English communication skills and knowledge equivalent to a TOEIC score of minimum 500 points.
The final goal of this course is English communication skills and knowledge equivalent to a TOEIC score of minimum 500 points.
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
1. TOEIC Skills: Students will learn strategies for taking the TOEIC test.
2. Speaking: Students will have the opportunity to practice speaking English in class and receive feedback on their progress.
3. Listening: Students will practice listening to English, particularly in relevance to the listening section fo the TOEIC test.
4. Reading: Students will complete reading tasks that will prepare them for the reading section of the TOEIC test.
5. Grammar: Grammar will be taught with a focus on the needs of the students.
6. Vocabulary: Students will have access to (and be encouraged to study) a comprehensive vocabulary list recommended for achieving a CEFR A2 level at the TOEIC® Listening and Reading score.
2. Speaking: Students will have the opportunity to practice speaking English in class and receive feedback on their progress.
3. Listening: Students will practice listening to English, particularly in relevance to the listening section fo the TOEIC test.
4. Reading: Students will complete reading tasks that will prepare them for the reading section of the TOEIC test.
5. Grammar: Grammar will be taught with a focus on the needs of the students.
6. Vocabulary: Students will have access to (and be encouraged to study) a comprehensive vocabulary list recommended for achieving a CEFR A2 level at the TOEIC® Listening and Reading score.
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 | 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 % |
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 outside of class.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Introduction. Explanation of course, grading policy, and classroom rules.Introduction of Google Classroom and its functions during the present course.
Ice-breaker
Introduction of TOEIC test - explanation of sections, scores and examples.
Unit 1: Companies and Organizations.
Section A. Photographs, Focus on Vocabulary 1, Listening: Phonology
第2日（Day2）
Vocabulary Quiz1.Unit 1: Companies and Organizations.
Section A. Listening: Question-Response, Let's Talk!, Listening: Conversations, Reading: Text Completion
Section B: Focus on Vocabulary 2, Listening: Talks
第3日（Day3）
Vocabulary Quiz 2.Previous week review and homework check.
Unit 1. Companies and Organizations.
Section B: Reading: Incomplete Sentences, Focus on Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Let's Talk!
第4日（Day4）
Vocabulary Quiz 3.Previous week review and homework check.
Unit 2: Work Routines.
Section A: Photographs, Focus on Vocabulary 1, Listening: Conversations, Listening: Phonology, Listening: Question-Response
第5日（Day5）
Vocabulary Quiz 4.Previous week review and homework check.
Unit 2: Work Routines
Section B: Focus on Vocabulary 2, Listening:Talks, Reading: Incomplete Sentences, Focus on Grammar, Reading Comprehension
●使用するケース
Case study_"Practice makes perfect" (handout)第6日（Day6）
Vocabulary Quiz 5Previous week review and homework check.
第7日（Day7）
Vocabulary Quiz 6Final Exam Review
Course Evaluations
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。
*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 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
教科書 Textbook
- A. Graham-Marr, J. Anderson, R. Howser, A. Sato「New TOEIC Skills 1」Abax ELT Publishers（2016）978-1-78547-081-3
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Additional materials will be distributed by the course instructor.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Practice English every day for at least 15 minutes to get a high TOEIC score
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Sugene Kim is an associate professor of English at Nagoya University of Commerce & Business. (The name "Sugene" is pronounced as "スジイン.") She holds a master’s degree in professional English writing and a doctorate in applied linguistics from Ewha Womans University. Her research focuses on academic writing, second language (L2) acquisition, and morphosyntax within the framework of pedagogical grammar. She is particularly interested in examining the cognitive and linguistic strategies utilized by adult L2 learners to address writing difficulties in different rhetorical contexts. Her related research interests include sociolinguistic variation and World Englishes.
Refereed Articles
- (2023) A comparative analysis of language choices in written peer feedback provided by high- and low-proficiency Japanese EFL students. Language Teaching Research 1362-1688 (print), 1477-0954 (web)
- (2023) “Sorry, I don’t good English”: Japanese L2 students’ written peer feedback in the face-to-face and anonymous review modes. Journal of Writing Research 15(2):
- (2022) ‘Who expresses an honest opinion as it stands in Japan?’: Cultural issues and Japanese L2 students’ experiences of face-to-face and anonymous peer review. Higher Education Research & Development
- (2022) ‘Ehh? Order through kiosk? What’s that?’ Public attitudes towards the excessive Anglicisation of commerce in South Korea. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development 42 0143-4632 (print); 1747-7557 (web)
- (2021) Prepping for the TOEFL iBT Writing test, Gangnam style. Assessing Writing 50 1075-2935
Refereed Proceedings
- (2019). Revisiting Causes of Korean EFL Learners’ Article Errors: Prioritisation of Specificity over Definiteness. Proceedings of the 24th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference .24th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference. 2. 2. Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- (2019). Japanese EFL Student Writers’ Perspectives on Anonymous Peer Review. Proceedings of the 24th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference .24th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics International Conference. 1. 2. Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea