English2

MAEHARA, Yoshiyuki
  Requisites  1 credits
【Regional Economics・2nd semester】
19-1-1363-2050

1.
Outline
A placement test is required for this course. By learning grammar, we can understand how sentences are constructed and how to construct sentences. We will do some exercises to check the understanding and to apply the grammatical knowledge to four skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The exercises will also help to develop vocabulary.
This class is designed to achieve Educational Goals 1, 2, and 3 of the General Basic Subjects.
2.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to enable students to learn elementary level grammar to improve English proficiency.
3.
Grading Policy
Exercises in class, participation, assignments (40%) and the term-end examination (60%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
Title: 「Let's Read Aloud & Learn English: On Campus / 音読で学ぶ基礎英語≪キャンパス編≫」
Authors: 角山 照彦 / Simon Capper
Publisher 成美堂
ISBN: 9784791971824

Students should bring a dictionary to class. More information about it will be given at the first class.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Students will be encouraged to prepare for classes. They should check the words they don't know and try the exercises in the textbook. Students should remember to review after class. Dictionaries are very useful and students should use them as often as possible.( 90 minutes per class)
6.
Note
Classes will follow the order in the textbook. If there is any change of the order, advance notice will be provided in class. Supplementary materials may be provided in class.
7.
Schedule
1. Overview of course
2. Unit 8 Could you tell me how to get there? (Auxiliary verbs) Ask directions / Appreciate [the first half]
3. Unit 8 Could you tell me how to get there? (Auxiliary verbs) Ask directions / Appreciate [the second half]
4. Unit 9 What do you want me to do? (Infinitives) Point a problem / Request [the first half]
5. Unit 9 What do you want me to do? (Infinitives) Point a problem / Request [the second half]
6. Unit 10 I'm on a tight budget. (Relative pronouns) Describe the reason / Show understanding [the first half]
7. Unit 10 I'm on a tight budget. (Relative pronouns) Describe the reason / Show understanding [the second half]
8. Unit 11 What do you think of this program? (Adjectives and adverbs) Ask for opinions / cheer up someone [the first half]
9. Unit 11 What do you think of this program? (Adjectives and adverbs) Ask for opinions / cheer up someone [the second half]
10. Unit 12 I’m reviewing what I studied. (Conjunctions and prepositions) Ask for someone's latest news / Show confidence [the first half]
11. Unit 12 I’m reviewing what I studied. (Conjunctions and prepositions) Ask for someone's latest news / Show confidence [the second half]
12. Unit 13 Final exam week is so stressful! (Gerund) Agree with someone / Worry about something [the first half]
13. Unit 13 Final exam week is so stressful! (Gerund) Agree with someone / Worry about something [the second half]
14. Unit 14 Is this your first trip abroad? (Particles) Make responses / Ask a schedule [the first half]
15. Unit 14 Is this your first trip abroad? (Particles) Make responses / Ask a schedule [the second half]
1.
Outline
A placement test is required for this course. By learning grammar, we can understand how sentences are constructed and how to construct sentences. We will do some exercises to check the understanding and to apply the grammatical knowledge to four skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The exercises will also help to develop vocabulary.
This class is designed to achieve Educational Goals 1, 2, and 3 of the General Basic Subjects.
2.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to enable students to learn elementary level grammar to improve English proficiency.
3.
Grading Policy
Exercises in class, participation, assignments (40%) and the term-end examination (60%)
4.
Textbook and Reference
Title: 「Let's Read Aloud & Learn English: On Campus / 音読で学ぶ基礎英語≪キャンパス編≫」
Authors: 角山 照彦 / Simon Capper
Publisher 成美堂
ISBN: 9784791971824

Students should bring a dictionary to class. More information about it will be given at the first class.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Students will be encouraged to prepare for classes. They should check the words they don't know and try the exercises in the textbook. Students should remember to review after class. Dictionaries are very useful and students should use them as often as possible.( 90 minutes per class)
6.
Note
Classes will follow the order in the textbook. If there is any change of the order, advance notice will be provided in class. Supplementary materials may be provided in class.
7.
Schedule
1. Overview of course
2. Unit 8 Could you tell me how to get there? (Auxiliary verbs) Ask directions / Appreciate [the first half]
3. Unit 8 Could you tell me how to get there? (Auxiliary verbs) Ask directions / Appreciate [the second half]
4. Unit 9 What do you want me to do? (Infinitives) Point a problem / Request [the first half]
5. Unit 9 What do you want me to do? (Infinitives) Point a problem / Request [the second half]
6. Unit 10 I'm on a tight budget. (Relative pronouns) Describe the reason / Show understanding [the first half]
7. Unit 10 I'm on a tight budget. (Relative pronouns) Describe the reason / Show understanding [the second half]
8. Unit 11 What do you think of this program? (Adjectives and adverbs) Ask for opinions / cheer up someone [the first half]
9. Unit 11 What do you think of this program? (Adjectives and adverbs) Ask for opinions / cheer up someone [the second half]
10. Unit 12 I’m reviewing what I studied. (Conjunctions and prepositions) Ask for someone's latest news / Show confidence [the first half]
11. Unit 12 I’m reviewing what I studied. (Conjunctions and prepositions) Ask for someone's latest news / Show confidence [the second half]
12. Unit 13 Final exam week is so stressful! (Gerund) Agree with someone / Worry about something [the first half]
13. Unit 13 Final exam week is so stressful! (Gerund) Agree with someone / Worry about something [the second half]
14. Unit 14 Is this your first trip abroad? (Particles) Make responses / Ask a schedule [the first half]
15. Unit 14 Is this your first trip abroad? (Particles) Make responses / Ask a schedule [the second half]