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Students learn academic writing structures and techniques to enable them to successfully write logical, well considered essays about relevant global issues in English. We focus on the five-paragraph essay format which includes: the introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. Special attention is given to writing convincing thesis statements and research questions. Students are also introduced to public speaking and learn how to suitably address groups, and to logically structure presentations in line with their research topics for their essay writing. Subject to approval, students choose their own topics: the only stipulation is that all topics must have some connection to relevant global issues and specific reference must be made the United Nation’s Sustainable Developments Goals.
Content can include:
• New technologies & concepts
• New and improved Products
• Examples of bad and good practices and processes
• Societal problems.
• Global and Domestic Issues
The goal of this course is to improve the ability of writing English in non-fiction situations. Students will learn different ways to express themselves through writing exercises focused on several different styles on non-fiction writing. Writing practice done in-class and for bi-weekly journals will allow students to strengthen their grammar, vocabulary, and overall English knowledge.
Academic Writing Foundations は、TOEFL ITP® レベル 471 ～ 535 の学生のアカデミック ライティング能力を向上させるために設計された包括的なコースです。 このコースは、学術的な語彙の使用法、効果的な編集方法、文章構造の習熟度、一貫した段落の作成などの必須スキルを開発することにより、学術文書の強力な基礎を築くことに焦点を当てています。
コース全体を通じて、学生は文脈の中で学術語彙を実際に応用するためのさまざまなライティング課題に取り組みます。 一般的な文法上の誤りを特定して修正し、文章の構造を改善して明瞭さとインパクトを与えることに重点が置かれます。 学生は、構造化された説得力のある学術文書を作成するための基礎となる、よく組織化された意味のある段落を作成する方法を学びます。
このコースでは、テクニカル ライティング スキルに加えて、批判的思考能力の開発も促進します。 学生は、トピックを批判的に分析し、自分の考えを論理的に整理し、自分の主張を一貫して提示することが奨励されます。 このコースでは、学生がブレインストーミング、概要、草稿、修正のプロセスをガイドし、アカデミックライティングのプロセスを完全に理解できるようにします。
このコースは、次のような学生に特に適しています。
• 英語での指導を受け、英語で参加することに抵抗がない。
• 一人で作業するだけでなく、ペアや小グループで協力して作業することも楽しめます。
• アカデミック・ライティング・スキルの向上を目指し、その技能を向上させる意欲を持っている。
• 学習における自主性を尊重し、自ら進んで学習に取り組みます。
Academic Writing Foundations は、ライティング指導とコミュニケーション実践の理想的な組み合わせであり、英語を話す学術環境でアカデミック ライティング能力を強化したい学生のニーズを満たすように調整されています。
Studies in Short Stories は、TOEFL ITP® スコア 450 ～ 490 の学生向けに作成されたリーディング コースです。 このコースでは、古典および現代の短編小説を没入型で探索し、学生に文学小説の豊かで多様な世界を深く掘り下げる機会を提供します。 このコースには、O. ヘンリー、アーネスト ヘミングウェイ、シャーリー ジャクソン、チャールズ ディケンズ、マーク トウェイン、ヴァージニア ウルフ、アーサー コナン ドイルなどの作家による有名な短編小説が含まれています。
コース全体を通じて、学生はこれらの短編小説を読んで、テーマ、物語のテクニック、キャラクター育成、文体の要素に焦点を当てて議論します。 このプロセスにより、生徒の読解力、分析的思考、文学作品の鑑賞力が向上します。 ディスカッションでは、学生が自分の解釈や洞察を表現することが奨励され、テキストのより深い理解を促進します。
宿題では、分析と創造の両方のオプションが提供され、生徒がさまざまな視点からストーリーを探索できるようになります。 分析タスクには、エッセイの執筆、性格分析、テーマの探求などが含まれる場合があります。 創造的なオプションには、物語の続きを書くこと、別の視点から物語を再考すること、またはテーマに触発された短編作品を作曲することが含まれる場合があります。
Studies in Short Stories は、学生が文学というレンズを通して英語スキルを伸ばすことができる、魅力的で示唆に富んだ環境を作り出すことを目的としています。 コースの終わりまでに、学生は文学的なストーリーテリングをより深く理解するだけでなく、読解、分析、ディスカッションにおける言語能力も向上します。
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 around topics selected by the student's themselves. Students will be assessed through regular class participation, homework assignments, and peer assessment.
This class is designed to introduce students to screenplay writing, with the focus mainly on short films. 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 film.
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
In this class, we will discuss symbols and superstitions from around the world, and how they influence books, film., and art. We will watch parts of some films in the class and students will discuss the superstitious and symbolic imagery they find in these films.
This is an active participation class: students will need to join in the discussion every day for participation credit. Unless you are making a presentation, or specific permission is given, the use of PCs and smart-phones is not allowed. Paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed, but use of chatGPT is not allowed.
Students will have some choice in the topics that are discussed. Students will be evaluated on their attendance, participation, and assignments.
There will be two makeup assignments to be announced before the 6th week.
Students focus on the relationship of art to society, politics, culture and history. We also examine the relationship of art, especially sculpture, to our immediate physical environment, which includes architecture, landscape and urban planning. Supported by survey lectures on Twentieth Century art and through workshops, students study concepts related to curating and commissioning such as site specificity and the role of public sculpture. Students use this knowledge to present projects about Art & Context during the semester with a special emphasis on Artists tackling Global Issues. Students develop the following English language skills: listening and note taking, reading, writing, seminar participation, debate and presentation. Students who intend to major in Art History, Architecture, Modern History, Philosophy, Design, Media, Urban Planning and Entrepreneurship etc. will especially benefit from this course. It is best suited to students who are comfortable taking instruction and participating in class in English.
Tabletop! Advanced Discussion using Role-Playing Games
This class uses Tabletop Role-Playing Games (RPGs) to simulate creative, collaborative, and advanced interactions in English. This class is designed to use narrative & collaborative story-telling in a game-like setting where students must use their listening, speaking, critical thinking, reading, and writing skills in English to (a) construct and participate in a group story with other users of English, (b) problem-solve and negotiate new and unique situations where language is the primary tool available, (c) explore the role of language and identity, and (d) critically evaluate strategies necessary for the completion of those tasks.
This class is designed for improving fluency and pragmatic skills in speaking and listening. Academic English is not the goal of the class, though there will be opportunities to engage in formal and complex interactions.
This class will be held on campus in the classroom and students are expected to come to class in person.
As fluency is the one of the goals, this course is NOT recommended for GIGA students seeking to improve academic English abilities.
*This course is NOT repeatable. If you have taken the Tabletop RPG class in previous Fall Semesters, you will be asked to register for another course (if you've taken the Spring Tabletop course, you can take this course)
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.
How to Successfully Bring a Product or Service to Market Using Online Marketing
In this class, you will learn and apply marketing strategies to create two online marketing presentations
1. A YouTube Marketing Consulting project
2. A Marketing AI project
You will learn and apply the following: market research, YouTube analytics, salesmanship and copywriting, Internet ad creation, YouTube video creation, and marketing AI.
The course will use active learning in every class (discussion and group work).
There will be a short lecture each week followed by a hands-on activity to put the information learned into action. Some activities will be done individually, but several activities will be group-based. Homework will be given every week, including several discussions and presentations.
By the end of the class, you will have learned about several areas of online marketing and improved your presentation skills in different formats.
***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.***
This is a Level-A Project English course. Its main focus is on the development of active listening skills including those related to TOEIC. The course takes place on campus; and it uses pre-recorded conversations and other simulation elements as learning methods. In addition to listening activities, students also practice basic speechmaking techniques.
This course is designed to help students become confident in using their English to produce written work from paragraph length to essay length. Students will be exposed to initial concepts in how to write good sentences, expand and vary sentences, improve writing style and write in formal tone. Subsequently, students will learn how to organize and support ideas to build a cohesive paragraph. Students will practice to write various cohesive short essays throughout the semester.
This Project English course is about developing active listening skills. The course takes place on campus; and it uses pre-recorded conversations as learning tools. Students are also introduced to the techniques of basic speechmaking and TOEIC skills. A typical class session consists of listening comprehension exercises, short speech practices and group discussions.
本授業では、本格的なコンテンツを英語で聞いて質問に答える。内容の難易度が比較的に高いが、自分のペースで取り組んで結構である。コンテンツの例：ネイティブ向きの音楽、ニュース、エンターテインメント、フィクション・ノンフィクション、等。
本授業では明治期～昭和期の歌人を取り上げる。日本語の詩を読み、英語でディスカッションし、日本語から英語に翻訳する。翻訳だけではなく、受講者が自分のオリジナル英語のポエムを作成する場合もある。
本授業では、本格的なコンテンツを英語で聞いて質問に答える。内容の難易度が比較的に高いが、自分のペースで取り組んで結構である。コンテンツの例：ネイティブ向きの音楽、ニュース、エンターテインメント、フィクション・ノンフィクション、等。
本授業では昭和後期以降の歌人を取り上げる。日本語の詩を読み、英語でディスカッションし、日本語から英語に翻訳する。翻訳だけではなく、受講者が自分のオリジナル英語のポエムを作成する場合もある。
Students focus on the relationship of art to society, politics, culture and history. We also examine the relationship of art, especially sculpture, to our immediate physical environment, which includes architecture, landscape and urban planning. Supported by survey lectures on Twentieth Century art and through workshops, students study concepts related to curating and commissioning such as site specificity and the role of public sculpture. Students use this knowledge to present projects about Art & Context during the semester with a special emphasis on Artists tackling Global Issues. Students develop the following English language skills: listening and note taking, reading, writing, seminar participation, debate and presentation. Students who intend to major in Art History, Architecture, Modern History, Philosophy, Design, Media, Urban Planning and Entrepreneurship etc. will especially benefit from this course. It is best suited to students who are comfortable taking instruction and participating in class in English.
この授業では英語論文の作成の仕方を学んでいきます。皆さんは英語教育あるいは自分の興味のある分野から賛否両論あるトピックを選び、文献を交えながら自分の立場を英文で明確に主張できるようになることを目指します。学期を通して論文作成に必須のスキル（段落・エッセイの書き方、文献の効果的収集方法、APA スタイルマニュアルに則した文献の記載方法、盗用・剽窃を避け文献を正しく飲用する方法等）を習得していきます。グループ・ペアディスカッションへの積極的参加が求められます。
この授業では英語圏の大学で必要とされる総体的な英語力の養成を図りつつ、TOEFL iBTでのスコアアップを目指します。４スキルに個別に取り組むのではなく、例えば、アカデミックなトピックを読み(reading)、それに関する講義を聴き(listening)、内容を要約する(writing)など、複数のスキルを同時に運用する実践的訓練を行っていきます。また、ETSが開発したオンラインライティング自動評価システムを導入し、essay writingの基礎固めをしていきます。尚、講義形式のスタイルではないため、授業への授業への積極的参加が求められます。
この授業では文法力増強を図りつつ、リスニング、リーディング、スピーキングの実践的演習を通して総体的な英語力を養い、TOEICのスコアアップにつなげていくことを目的としている。講義中心のクラスではないため、group/pair ディスカッションへの積極的な参加が求められる。
This course is designed to help students become confident in using their English to produce written work from paragraph length to essay length. Students will be exposed to initial concepts in how to write good sentences, expand and vary sentences, improve writing style and write in formal tone. Subsequently, students will learn how to organize and support ideas to build a cohesive paragraph. Students will practice to write various cohesive short essays throughout the semester.