ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION 2 (INTERMEDIATE II)*

概要

On this course you will learn the English you need to study effectively in an international academic environment. The course is offered at Upper Intermediate level. The language of instruction is English. You will learn how to study effectively using all four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will produce your own written and oral work in connection with the topics dealt with in class. The theme of this course is Intercultural communication. You will learn and think about the relationship among language, culture, and communication. To understand the theme, various topics from linguistics and intercultural communication studies will be introduced and discussed in class.

目標

On this course, you will learn how to write a summary, based on a text related to an academic topic dealt with on the course. You will listen to and be able to comprehend a 10 minute intermediate level lecture and make notes about the main points. You will be guided to skim and scan a text of over 500 words in order to understand the gist of the content and report it verbally. You will learn how to write reading reports of around 300-400 words using the correct academic conventions, and focus on paragraph structures. You will also learn how to edit your reports by making use of your dictionaries, grammar books and other online resources. You will also learn how to take part in a 10 minute academic presentation and present an argument logically using appropriate academic language. First, you will be able to understand the concepts of intercultural communication from listening and reading materials. Then, you will be asked to formulate your opinion, ideas, and comment in a written or oral format using skills you learned in AC1. You will also be able to discuss it with your classmates to deepen your understanding and develop critical thinking skills. You will be also asked to be actively involved in the research activities.

授業外の学習

Homework is given regularly to help you review the class contents, and learn how to find materials for your own study. You need to spend the same amount of time as the lesson itself for self-study (preview and review). [Preparation and Review] ・Read the class material ・Prepare your own ideas and questions for class discussion ・Work on exercises and writing assignments ・Prepare for speeches and presentations ・Research

所要時間: 45 minutes