Foreign Language Program: English
Academic Writing
Speech & Presentation
TOEIC
Integrated English 3
Literature Reading
- "Academic Writing" Professor ALLEN O'Brien Kathleen.
- The main aim of this writing class is to continue developing the writing skills students learned in their first year by writing an extended, properly cited research paper. This means further building their research skills by searching for sources, taking notes, and citing sources. In addition, they will strengthen their skills of summarizing and paraphrasing. Students will also continue developing their critical writing skills through self-editing, peer editing, and teacher’s comments.
- "Speech & Presentation" Special Appointed Lecturer Smith, Brian E.
- This course reviews speech and presentation techniques learned in year one speaking classes, such as planning and organizing, use of visual aids, use of gestures, stretching and stressing of important words within the speech, and use of good eye contact. Though the student may have learned the basics in the first year, further study and practice is required. Students are required to speak on a variety of topics and in different styles of speech, such as informative and persuasive presentations. The goal of the course is for students to be able to make sound presentations in English, comfortably, and also to realize how these skills can transfer into their life after graduation.
- "TOEIC" Lecturer Benedict, Rowlett
- This course will help develop the skills necessary for getting a high score on the TOEIC test. Students will familiarize themselves with the test format and a range of test taking strategies. Throughout the course, there will be several diagnostic tests for students to emphasize strengths and identify weakness. At the end of course, students will have gained the necessary knowledge and confidence to apply their skills to the real TOEIC test with much greater results.
- "Integrated English 3"Professor OZEKI Naoko
- In this class, we will study cross-cultural communication. in particular, how the characteristics of each culture affect communication when people of different cultures come into contact. To promote successful cross-cultural communication, it is necessary to be aware of invisible differences in culture and a sense of values. To experience cross-cultural communication, two classrooms will be connected via satellite and students will discuss a set theme with counterparts in the other university.
- "Literature Reading"Associate Professor DAN keisuke
- In this class, we will study contemporary literary works in English. The aim is to learn which clues we should focus on and also to acquire skill of literary criticism in order to examine the works in greater depth. In the first half of the year, we will study the novels written in Britain and the U.S.A. in the 20th century. In the latter half, we will read works written in English by authors in the Caribbean and Africa. We will also read works translated into English so as to become more aware of diversity in the world, as well as and to deepen our understanding of the status of English and how it is used in many parts of the world today.
