ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION 2 (INTERMEDIATE II)*

共通 - 言語教育研究センター

LENG4192

コース情報

担当教員: 小出和代

単位数: 2

年度: 2024

学期: 秋学期

曜限: 火1, 金1

形式: 対面授業

レベル: 100

アクティブラーニング: あり

他学部履修: 可

評価方法

その他

40% Presentations 40% Others 20% AC-TEAP "Others" will be announced in the first class.

100%

詳細情報

概要

On this course, you will apply the study skills you developed in Academic Communication 1 to study an academic subject or topic. You will be able to deepen your understanding about a topic and further develop your knowledge, language and critical thinking skills. We believe we make the best decision about what to choose, what to buy, and how to move based on the given information, but we might not be fully attentive to the subtle factors or cultural reasons that influence our decision-making process. This class aims to develop analytical skills in what impacts our decision-making behavior and to analyze how our decision-making is applied in the business environment. As various factors drive the individual decision-making process, you will discuss with peers what reflects in your personal experiences and emotions in various situations by learning the different issues related to psychology, design, sociology, behavioral science, and economics. At the end of this course, what you learned allows you to verify the cause of your decision-making from multiple angles and expand your analysis skills. Three main questions that we will explore are: 1. What influences my decision-making? 2. How can I use my understanding of human behavior to assess business strategies for better customer experiences? 3. How to Integrate cultural and linguistic norms in communication?

目標

On this course, you will use the skills you learned in AC1 to listen and read about a particular topic which will be covered in class. You will also be able to talk and write effectively in English about what you have learned. You will be guided to think academically about the topic with a focus on critical thinking. Objectives: 1. Analyze decision-making factors 2. Articulate the reasons behind personal decisions 3. Employ English pragmatics with an understanding of Japanese cultural perspectives. 4. Conduct research and evaluate business models to understand their impact on customer experiences 5. Experience group dynamics and collaborate to achieve success in team presentation

授業外の学習

Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. Homework will consist of reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks and researching the topics. These assignments and tasks will help consolidate the content knowledge and language covered in the class.

所要時間: 45 minutes

スケジュール

Introduction to the course Self-introduction activity
Emotions and personality (Psychology) - Analyzing facial expressions in the photos and emoji.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Analysis of a short presentation
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Exploring your personality "introvert and extrovert" and practicing the one-minute presentation.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Delving into the pragmatics of culturally unique expressions.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Analyzing “A Tribute to Discomfort” and crafting narratives from personal experiences."
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Identifying research questions from findings in a fear-themed video lecture.
On the move, about migration (Sociology) - Exploring factors behind human migration with visual data.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Analyzing push-pull factors behind a singer's move discussed in an interview.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - Collaboratively promoting a city as an appealing choice for immigrants.
Consolidation and expansion of the above – discussing language obstacles on immigration
Group presentation1
Group presentation 2 (Role Model Presentation)
Design with a purpose (Design) –Analyzing photos by describing and discerning the purpose of their design.
Consolidation and expansion of the above - analyzing texts and developing questioning skills about what’s written and what’s not written
Consolidation and expansion of the above – discussing controversial design issues by evaluating the design and cultural value.
Consolidation and expansion of the above – Experiencing what is the UX design
The Science of shopping (Behavioral Science) - Discussing influential factors on shoppers' behavior and analyzing online shopping sites.
Consolidation and expansion of the above – Analyzing store layouts and discussing their advantages and disadvantages.
Consolidation and expansion of the above – Analyzing people’s behavior in the video “Decoy effect.”
Consolidation and expansion of the above – Identifying and summarizing the effect of the third option.
Final presentation preparations 1 - brainstorming the ideas and discussing the timeline
Final presentation preparations 2 - experiencing group dynamics
Final presentation preparation 3
Final presentation (rehearse) – peer reviewing
Final presentation
Final exam
Course wrap-up
AC-TEAP on a designated day (December 7th or December 15th)
AC-TEAP on a designated day (December 7th or December 15th)

教科書

Handouts will be given out in class.

参考書

Not applicable. Please refer to in-class syllabus.