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In this class we will focus on developing your confidence in speaking English. Weekly listening and speaking tasks are designed to enhance your English and communication skills. Speaking tasks will include pair and group discussions, role-plays and presentations.
Welcome to An Introduction to Qualitative Research - Diary Studies and Narratives, a course that will explore the world of diary studies and narrative studies. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical applications of qualitative research methods. We will focus specifically on the use of diary and narrative studies as a means of collecting and analyzing data, and examine the various ways in which these methods can be used to gain insight into human experience and behavior. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the key concepts and techniques of qualitative research, and will be able to apply these skills to your own research projects. So come ready to engage in stimulating discussions, critical thinking, and hands-on activities as we delve into the world of qualitative research.
This course focuses on the use of verb tenses, common abbreviations, and changes that occur in stress, rhythm and intonation in the English language through some of the most popular songs in contemporary music.
Throughout this course, various aspects of the English language will be examined, including verbs and tenses, as well as common abbreviations. The course also introduces stress and rhythm in English and how it can be affected when used in songs.
To enhance our understanding of these concepts, the course uses some of the biggest and most popular songs in contemporary music as our listening material, providing a practical and relatable context for the English language learning.
This is a learner-centered course with a student-generated materials being used for classwork and homework.
This course involves pair-work and small group group-work to complete tasks and activities, and vocabulary related to rock and pop music and genres will also be discussed throughout the course.
By the end of this course, students should have a better understanding of essential verbs, common abbreviations, and changes in stress and rhythm in English, and be able to apply these concepts to your own listening and speaking skills, and be able to enjoy listening to popular music with greater confidence.
This reading course is designed to help students improve their reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. The course will focus on specific topics, such as current events, science, and literature, to engage students and encourage them to think critically about the material. Students will be exposed to a variety of reading materials about varying topics, and will be asked to analyze and evaluate the information presented. Additionally, students will be required to write essays and participate in class discussions, which will help them develop their writing skills and express their thoughts and ideas effectively. Overall, the goal of this course is to help students become more confident and proficient readers, thinkers, and writers, so that they can succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
Students on this course learn the negotiation process from the initial planning to closing deals. Role-plays, negotiation games, and full group business and UN model negotiations are used to develop both negotiation and language skills while developing an understanding of cultural differences when negotiating.
This class is designed to introduce students to screenplay writing, with the focus mainly on film. The course will go over the basics of formatting, structure, character, dialogue and writing a scene. Student will get the opportunity to create their own script and will write a short scene.
Students will be evaluated on their attendance, participation and assignments.
Japanese Social Issues - How To Analyze Issues And Present Your Opinion
Each week we will cover one core Japanese social problem.
The course will use active learning in every class (presentations, discussions, and group work).
Some activities will be done individually, but several activities will be group-based. Homework will be given every week, including reading and watching videos.
We will actively apply what we learn to think of solutions to current real-world Japanese social problems.
After you complete the course you will:
1. Be able to give better presentations.
2. Be able to take part in higher-level conversations and express your opinion more clearly.
3. Be able to research more quickly.
4. Be able to determine the quality of your research sources.
***Please note that eight classes will be held live on campus and six classes will be held live on Zoom. You must attend and be able to participate in real-time, not by a class recording or on-demand.***
This course is designed to help students become proficient in expressing and responding to opinion in discussions. There will be a lot of opportunities to practice inquiring and making suggestions as well so that at the end of the semester, students can confidently express and present opinions with another English speaker. Basic presentation skills will also be taught and practiced in class.
The topics selected for discussions focus on trending topics of interest to youth such as YouTubers, music, social media, fast fashion, etc. Each session begins with students taking turns to express opinions on an issue of their choice
The goal of this class is to enable students to explain modern Japanese culture in their own words. In spring semester, we will look at Japanese pop culture (movies, video games, etc.) and the influence it has had around the world. Students will discuss and give group presentations, and also prepare and give presentations on their own.
This class is designed to improve your speaking ability. The course will briefly review basic grammar with the intention of activating background knowledge taught before. The main focus will be speaking fluency, improving response time and being able to expand on your points. This course aims to give students as much speaking practice with feedback as possible.
Students will be evalauted on their attendence, participation, assignments and presentations.
The goal of this course is to enhance the English language abilities and leadership qualities of the students. It will introduce them to various discussion formats, challenging their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. In the concluding weeks, the students will showcase their learning by organizing and conducting discussions on topics of their preference, assessed through regular class participation, homework assignments, and peer assessment.
Language and Culture Exchange with Congo in Reality . Mainly on Campus, 4 times on-line.
- What is sustainability to enforce our mutual understanding through a language and culture exchange program?
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO AN AFRICAN COUNTRY, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO(DRC)? OR HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF OUR "CONGO ACADEX PROJECT", WHICH IS 11 YEARS OLD? IF NOT, WHY DON'T YOU COME AND JOIN US AND OPEN THE DOOR WIDE OPEN TO THE WORLD OF AFRICA-JAPAN FUTURE? THIS SEMESTER WE ARE HAPPY TO INFORM YOU THAT WE STARTED A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIA. YOU WILL LEARN THE HISTORICAL PARTNERSHIP AMONG AFRICAN COUNTRIES,JAPAN, AND INDIA. YOU ARE SURE TO HAVE A BRODER PERSPETIVE OF THE RELATIONS OF THE THREE COUNTRIES.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ENFORCE AND TO SHARE THE INTRODUCTION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF 3 COUNTRIES:HISTORY, CULTURE, EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, NATIONALITY,ETC.
•THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO FIND WHAT WE CAN DO AND HOW WE CAN COLLABORATE FOR THE SAKE OF THE FUTURE OF 3 COUNTRIES.
This class is designed to improve your speaking ability. The course will briefly review basic grammar with the intention of activating background knowledge taught before. The main focus will be speaking fluency, improving response time and being able to expand on your points. This course aims to give students as much speaking practice with feedback as possible.
Students will be evalauted on their attendence, participation, assignments and presentations.
Heavy Metal Lyrics (late 1960s to present) course
Heavy metal: is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. With roots in blues rock, psychedelic rock, and acid rock, heavy metal bands developed a thick, massive sound, characterized by distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and loudness. The lyrics and performances are sometimes associated with aggression and machismo. [from Wikipedia]
This class will explore heavy metal music from its late 1960s origins until the present day. We will discuss bands within their cultural and historical contexts. We will analyze song lyrics, albums, music videos, and footage of live performances. We will have discussions based on these materials. Students are expected to participate enthusiastically. There will be weekly homework that relates to the in-class topics. There will be a midterm essay test and a final presentation.
This class is designed to introduce students to screenplay writing, with the focus mainly on film. The course will go over the basics of formatting, structure, character, dialogue and writing a scene. Student will get the opportunity to create their own script and will write a short scene.
Students will be evaluated on their attendance, participation and assignments.
Students learn how to express their opinions creatively in English through responding to music & lyricism. They select music from artists they admire and learn to analyse the lyrics, techniques and patterns in order to establish understanding. Song writing patterns and structures are compared and contrasted and students identify styles and genres. Students identify topics they feel strongly about and explain why these issues are important. They select songs that somehow relate to their chosen topics and deconstruct the lyrics in order to express relevance. Students develop the following English language skills: Listening, Reading, Creative Writing and Interpretation. The core subject is used as a vehicle to examine contemporary issues including: philosophy, psychology, politics, history, theology and globalization and there is a special emphasis on Artists Tackling Global Issues. This course is suitable for students who are comfortable participating in class in English and have an interest in modern music
Challenging Stereotypes
Type:Oral
Keyword:Discussion,Speaking
Course Description:
In this class, we will discuss various stereotypes that exist in cultures around the world focusing on those most familiar to us. The goal of this class is to help you see people as individuals rather than only as members of a group, and to challenge the way you think about social interaction.This is an active participation class: students will need to join in the discussion every day for participation credit. Use of PCs or smartphones is not allowed unless specific permission is given. Paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed, but smartphone-based dictionaries are prohibited.
In this course you will have a chance to learn about people in Japan who are doing good for Japan's future in terms of protecting the environment, building communities and setting up a viable business. You will also have a chance to discuss with students from foreign countries. You will learn, watch and hear about their daily lives and work.
The Marketing and Advertising Strategies of International Health and Wellness Companies
Course Description:
This is an active class. You will learn about the marketing and advertising strategies of many well-known international health and wellness companies and organizations in fields such as 3D printing human hands, medical tourism, senior care, cosmetic surgery clinics, and healthcare AI. You will do a final marketing presentation about healthcare AI. While you learn about marketing, you will also improve your presentation skills.
Below is a short video about Project Daniel - 3D printing human hands - which is one of the topics we will cover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDYFMgrjeLg
***Please note that eight classes will be held live on campus and six classes will be held live on Zoom. You must attend and be able to participate in real-time in both formats, not by a class recording or on-demand.***
Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply sustainability concepts in real life contexts. We will look especially at sustainability in the land environment of coastal communities.
PLAYBACK THEATER
Storytelling is becoming more and more recognised as an important communication skill in all aspects of communication. In this course, we will learn a form of story-telling known as Playback Theatre (PBT). In Playback, you ask people to tell you episodes from their lives and then act (play back) their stories for them. This is a technique used worldwide in business, education, community building, conflict resolution and other settings.
Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply sustainability concepts in real life contexts. We will look especially at sustainability in the land environment of coastal communities.
Are you confident speaking English in front of people? Are you comfortable presenting in English? In this course, you will use drama games, role plays, and techniques of Story Theatre to practise story telling in English. In an active environment you will work in teams to present stories using story-telling, acting, movement and even music if you want to.
Improvisation!
Improvisation is speaking, acting or creating something without having prepared it. How do people do that? Where do they get their ideas from? And where do they get the confidence? Let's find out! You will play games together. You will learn to generate ideas, be flexible in your thinking, both work with a team and be confident improvising by yourself. Let's enjoy the thrill of trying something outside your comfort zone.
Your final project will be a group performance.
An Introduction to India
The course will help students understand the ideas connected to modern India on key themes and develop analytical and presentation skills. Students will study the making of India and its diverse politics, cultures, ideas and traditions. The course will be based on group discussions in class and end-semester project presentation. The presentation theme will be decided in class based on discussion with the instructor.