Outline of lecture

The aim of this seminar is to develop students窶� confidence in communicating in English and to cultivate their skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading. Whereas the main focus will be on academic English, discussion topics might include current social issues, such as ecology, education, community development, technology and culture. Both individual and group works will be involved in this course. By the end of the course, students should be able to express their ideas and to discuss their research topics in English.

Purpose of lecture

The aim of this seminar is to develop students窶� confidence in communicating in English and to cultivate their skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading. Whereas the main focus will be on academic English, discussion topics might include current social issues, such as ecology, education, community development, technology and culture. Both individual and group works will be involved in this course. By the end of the course, students should be able to express their ideas and to discuss their research topics in English.

Plan of lecture

1 (10/2) Introduction and need analysis
2 (10/9) Speaking/ inquiry strategies 01
3 (10/16)Speaking/ inquiry strategies 02
4 (10/30)Speaking/ presentation strategies 01
5 (11/6) Speaking/ presentation strategies 02
6 (11/13)Students窶� presentations 01
7 (11/20)Students窶� presentations 02
8 (11/27)Academic writing/ reference and notes
9 (12/4) Academic writing/ structure
10 (12/11)Academic writing/ styles
11 (12/18)Academic writing/ writing practice 01
12 (1/8) Academic writing/ writing practice 02
13 (1/22) Students窶� presentations 03
14 (1/29) Students窶� presentations 04

Textbook and reference

Miscellaneous handouts

Related and/or prerequisite courses

No prerequisite course

Evaluation

Participation and class work(40%)
Presentation (30%)
Term paper (30%)

Comments from lecturer

The contents of the course may change depending on students窶� abilities and needs. The class will be mostly given in English. Students are expected to actively participate in class activities. A number of assignments will be given in this seminar.