AY 2023 Undergraduate School Course Catalog

/EL1 Elective English 1

2024/01/30

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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 HEO Younghyon
担当教員名
／Instructor		 HEO Younghyon
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course introduces how human languages are designed/structured.  Specifically, it will focus on the word, sentence and sound structure of various languages in the world showing structural diversity of human languages as it introduces some basic concepts and terms used in linguistics. Also, some interesting topics related to human language (e.g., “language acquisition”, “language and brain” and “language and thought”) will be discussed.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-009-3, C-EC-012-4, C-EC-013-2

This course aims 1) to introduce students the basic concepts and terms used in linguistics, 2) to introduce students how languages are structured differently in many respects and 3) to discuss some interesting topics related to human language.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1. Course Introduction
Class 2. Word Formation
Class 3. Sentence Formation
Class 4. Human speech sounds
Class 5. Sound Systems
Class 6. Review for the midterm
Class 7. Midterm Exam
Class 8. Child Language Acquisition
Class 9. Second Language Acquisition
Class 10. Language and Thought
Class 11. Language Change
Class 12. Multilingualism
Class 13. World Englishes
Class 14. Final Exam
Class 15. TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 There is no textbook for this course. Course materials (e.g. lecture notes) are available on the course Moodle page.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active Participation: 15%
Comprehension Quizzes: 15%  
Midterm exam: 35%
Final exam: 35%

Notes:
1) If you miss 4 classes or more, you cannot pass this course.
2) Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　4学期 ／Fourth Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KANEKO Emiko
担当教員名
／Instructor		 KANEKO Emiko
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 **This class will be offered in the flipped-classroom style.  

Students will analyze sentences at the micro level and manually draw tree diagrams both in class and as assignments. We will start from simple to more complex sentences and give enough time to learn diagramming techniques.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency codes]
C-EC-001-2, C-EC-010-4, C-EC-012-8, C-EC-014-3

By the end of the course, students will acquire sufficient knowledge about English sentence structures and be able to analyze sentences syntactically by themselves.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1 Introduction, grammar terms
Class 2 Noun phrases
Class 3 Noun phrases (diagram)
Class 4 Noun phrases (diagram)
Class 5 Noun phrases (diagram)
Class 6  Midterm Examination
Class 7 Verb phrases
Class 8 Verb phrases
Class 9 Tense and aspect
Class 10 Three kinds of objects 1
Class 11  Three kinds of objects 2
Class 12  Adjectival/adverbial
Class 13   Review for the review test
Class 14  Review test
Final Exam Week         TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Uploaded in the course site
Students are required to watch a video and do all the exercises and homework before class.
If students do not bring homework to class, they will be marked as "absent".
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 1. Active class participation (Presentations and participation in group work) [10% ]
2. In-class and homework assignments/quizzes [ 15% ]
3. Midterm exam [ 35% ]
4. Review test [ 40% ]

*Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 - This class will be offered in the flipped-classroom style.
- Successful completion of English Strongly Recommended Courses is highly recommended.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 The course instructor, Emiko Kaneko, worked in Gakken School Management as an English instructor and an academic administrator. She was also in charge of the development and the quality maintenance of English speaking tests in ALC Press.

For more information about flipped classroom.
https://facultyinnovate.utexas.edu/instructional-strategies/flipped-classroom


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 PERKINS Jeremy
担当教員名
／Instructor		 PERKINS Jeremy
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Students will learn about the structural properties of human language as illuminated by modern linguistic theory. A range of topics will be covered, including sound patterns, sentence structure, word form and aspects of meaning.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-001-3, C-EC-010-6, C-EC-014-4
The following objectives will be of particular interest:
1. A basic understanding of patterns seen across human languages.
2. Analysis of language data in a range of languages.
3. Use of English in describing linguistic phenomena.
4. How knowledge of sound patterns can aid in learning English and other languages.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1: Introduction
Class 1: Introduction to Linguistics
Class 2-4: Speech sounds across languages (Phonetics)
Class 5-6: Words (Morphology)
Class 7: Midterm Review Class
Class 8: Midterm
Class 9-10: Sound Patterns across languages (Phonology)
Class 11-12: Sentence Structure (Syntax)
Class 13-14: Meaning in Language (Semantics)
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Class lecture notes will be provided. You do not need to buy a textbook. Course material (including readings) will be made available online to students by the instructor.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.

Homework Assignments 30%
Midterm Exam 25%
Review Activity/Test 35%
Active Participation 10%


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　4学期 ／Fourth Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 BENSON Stuart
担当教員名
／Instructor		 BENSON Stuart
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Knowledge of the most frequent 3,000 words in English are critical to communicate (listen and speak), and to read and write.

Luckily, there is a high-frequency vocabulary word list that contains these words. However, just learning these words receptively is not enough. We need to be able to productively use the words in context. Therefore, this course will focus on receptively and productively using these words from the 3,000-word list.

In this high-frequency vocabulary course, we will learn the most important words in English through numerous meaning-focused activities as well as the goal of learning a weekly list of words, which will focus on the most frequently used words in English.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-010-2, C-EC-011-3, C-EC-012-3

The following objectives will be of interest:
1. Understanding what is involved in ‘knowing’ a word.
2. Having a deeper knowledge of the most frequent words in English.
3. Learning a total of seven weekly lists over the course.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class1-3: Vocabulary learning strategies
Class 4-8: Using words in speaking/listening
Class 7: Mid-term vocabulary test
Class 9-13: Using words in reading/writing
Class 14: Review activity / test
Final exam week: TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 All materials will be provided in-class.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 1. Participation: 5%
2. In-class activities and homework: 15%
3. Weekly vocabulary quizzes: 30%
4. Mid-term vocabulary test: 20%
5. End-term vocabulary test: 30%

Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Studying the vocabulary wordlists will be completed for homework.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 NICHOLAS Allan
担当教員名
／Instructor		 NICHOLAS Allan
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 When we learn a foreign language, we typically focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. These are important! However, we sometimes forget to think about pragmatics- the ways in which our language choices can change in different social situations. This short course introduces you to the pragmatics of the English language. You will learn about how conversation is constructed in real-life situations, and how our grammar patterns and vocabulary choices vary in different contexts.

The course introduces the concept of speech-as-action. We will use the tools of conversation analysis to describe authentic talk and gain an understanding of how it can vary according to context. You will have opportunities to analyse model talk and apply apply knowledge to your own spoken interactions.

Course components
1. In-class activities/active participation
You should attend all classes and participate in all activities. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Failure to actively participate in class may lead to points being deducted from the “active participation” category. If you have to miss a class for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness or family emergency), you must contact Allan Nicholas in advance.

2. Assignments/homework
Sometimes your instructor will give you assignments to complete for homework. It is important to complete all assignments and hand them in on time.

3. End-term assessments
There is an end-term exam. Make-up exams will only be given if you miss a test for a legitimate reason (e.g. illness or family emergency).

4. End-term project
You will complete a project at the end of the term to demonstrate your ability to apply the things you have learnt throughout the course.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency codes]
C-EC-002-6     C-EC-010-5     C-EC-0012-6

By the end of the course, learners will:
a) have some basic knowledge of Speech Act Theory (SAT)
b) have knowledge of fundamental concepts related to Conversation    Analysis (CA)
c) have an understanding of how talk is influenced by social context
d) be able to analyse model conversations using CA concepts
e) be able to analyse their own English language interactions using CA concepts
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1: Introduction to the course
Class 2: Speech-as-action
Class 3: Basic CA concepts- adjacency pairs and preferred/dispreferred turns
Class 4: How talk-in-interaction is organised- speech acts over multiple turns
Class 5: The speech act of requesting- structure
Class 6: The speech act of requesting- the request turn
Class 7: Social context and language choices
Class 8: Repairing a conversation; changing and closing topics
Class 9: The listener’s role
Class 10: Maintaining a conversation
Class 11: Culture and pragmatic norms
Classes 12-13: End-term assessment
Class 14: End-term project
Final exam week: TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 All materials will be provided by the instructor via LMS and in-class.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active participation: 10%
Final assessment: 35%
Assignments: 20%
End-term project: 35%
Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.

Student obligations
It is the responsibility of students to read the syllabus and complete all assignments, tests and projects on time.
If you do not bring the materials you need to class, you will be considered ‘absent.’ If you are exceed the maximum number of absences allowed, the final grade will be an F regardless of your final score for the course.

Academic integrity
Cheating/plagiarizing other’s work is not allowed. Sometimes the instructor will ask you to complete work in pairs or small groups, and sometimes individually. When working by yourself, you are not allowed to copy other students’ work.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 There are no set requirements. However, learners are expected to have completed 1st and 2nd year English core courses.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Every student must enroll in the course through Moodle. Weekly announcements will be uploaded on the course page. Please check Moodle for detailed information on assignments or other course information. Please contact your professor if you have any problems accessing the website. If you have problems with your login, please contact or visit SSB (RQ 207-E).


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　1学期 ／First Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 LINGLE William
担当教員名
／Instructor		 LINGLE William
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course aims to help students take control of their language learning. Using free online corpus resources, students will learn how to identify common patterns in language use. Students will learn how to use this data to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-011-5, C-EC-012-7, C-EC-14-6

By the end of the course students will be able to:

1) identify high-frequency word pairs (noun-verb / adjective-noun, etc.)
2) distinguish between words with similar meanings
3) use prepositions (in, on, by, for, etc.) and articles (a, an, the) in more
        natural ways
4) understand the common ‘moves’ in academic writing and identify
        common words used to achieve these ‘moves’
5) identify resources for learning academic vocabulary words
6) understand how to use free online corpus tools independently to answer
        their own questions and improve their use of English
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Session 1: Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
Session 2: Introduction to Collocations
Session 3: Word frequency and n-grams
Session 4: Concordances - Contrasting similar words
Session 5: Using Prepositions (in, on, with, for, etc.)
Session 6: Using Articles (a, an, the)
Session 7: Academic Vocabulary and Style
Session 8: Common ‘Moves’ in Academic Writing
Session 9: Common Words for Achieving these ‘Moves’
Session 10: Using Modals (can, might, may, etc.)
Session 11: How to Use Continuous Tense Verbs
Session 12: How to Use Participle Forms of Verbs
Session 13: Work on Final Projects
Session 14: Present Final Projects

Final Exam week: TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbook. Materials will be provided.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Exercises: 30%
Quizzes: 30%
Final project: 40%

Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 None
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Materials and links will be available on the course Moodle page.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 WILSON Ian
担当教員名
／Instructor		 WILSON Ian
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The focus of this course is on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In every class, a specific global issue will be discussed in English. Students will practice their English vocabulary, reading, listening, and especially speaking every class. Students will make short oral presentations and be required to participate in small-group discussions every class. In order to succeed in this course and fully participate in discussions, students are strongly recommended to have a TOEIC score of at least 550 points before enrolling.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-001-6, C-EC-002-7, C-EC-004-4, C-EC-009-7, C-EC-011-6

By completing this course, students will
(1) increase their English vocabulary and practice reading current topics
(2) practice listening to English presentations and discussions by others
(3) research about various efforts towards achieving SDGs
(4) practice making English speeches and participate in discussions about SDGs
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1: What are SDGs?
Class 2: What is a woman-friendly society?
Class 3: Does saving infants’ lives slow population growth?
Class 4: Can technology solve the water crisis?
Class 5: How can quality education for all be achieved?
Class 6: What does it mean to be a sustainable city?
Class 7: Will “black companies” survive in the future?
Class 8: How can we reduce food waste?
Class 9: Is a world without plastic possible?
Class 10: How can we embrace diversity in society?
Class 11: What kind of energy is affordable and clean?
Class 12: What is behind the fashion industry?
Class 13: Why should we protect endangered species?
Class 14: Will tourism break down cultural and historical barriers?
Final exam week: TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Title: “SDGs x Discussion”
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4150-8
Price: ¥2000
Publisher: Kinseido Publishing Co. Ltd. (Tokyo)
Publisher website: Kinseido
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Online vocabulary quizzes: 20%
Active participation in discussions, including Q&A: 30%
Making speeches in class: 50%
Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 The course instructor, Ian Wilson, worked at GEOS Corporation as an English instructor and a teacher trainer.

UN SDGs website: SDGs


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　1学期 ／First Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 CARR Nicholas
担当教員名
／Instructor		 CARR Nicholas
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course focuses on notetaking in academic contexts when the notetaker is listening to a lecture that is given in their additional language (English). Notetaking during a lecture is not a single action, but a recursive process which consists of several steps. Students will practice these steps to develop their notetaking and listening skills when listening to lectures in English. A variety of notetaking methods will be practiced, allowing students to discover which approaches are most suitable for them. These skills are crucial when taking lectures in an additional language and also beneficial when attending conferences in your professional life. Please note, while this course practices and develops listening skills, its primary focus is developing notetaking skills.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Compentency Codes]
C-EC-013-3

After completing this course, students will:
(1) understand how to segment content into meaningful chunks when listening
(2) have learnt to separate information into various levels of importance
(3) develop the ability to record information verbatim and transfer this into simplified notes
(4) understand the Outline, Cornell and Spray-Chart methods of notetaking
(5) understand the discourse features of an academic lecture
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1: Introduction to the unit and steps in note taking
Class 2: The Outline Method; Identifying main ideas, support and examples
Class 3: The Cornell Method; Abbreviations Part 1
Class 4: The Spray-Chart Method; Abbreviations Part 2
Class 5: Translanguaging and Diagrams in Note-Taking
Class 6: Electronic Note-Taking
Class 7: Mid-term Exam
Class 8: Reviewing Notes: Individual and Group review
Class9-10: Putting it all together Part 1- Note-taking during short lectures
Class 11:  Presentations of note-taking strategies
Class 12-13: Putting it all together Part 2 - Note-taking during real-life lectures
Class 14: Review activity/test
Final exam week: TOEIC online
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 All materials will be distributed in class or via the course site.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active Participation: 10%
Homework Assignments: 15%
Mid-term exam: 25%
Presentation of note-taking strategies: 15%
Review activity/test: 35%
Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　4学期 ／Fourth Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 CARR Nicholas
担当教員名
／Instructor		 CARR Nicholas
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course focuses on teaching students how to understand what is being communicated beyond words. Students will study how identity, gender and regional differences are reflected in language. Additionally, students will learn how language differs according to context and its medium, such as when using social media. Finally, to effectively use English as a lingua franca when talking to people of different cultures, students will be exposed to a variety of World Englishes.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Competency Codes]
C-EC-010-7, C-EC-014-8

After completing this course, students will:
(1) understand how social groups are formed and maintained through language
(2) understand how social context influences language use
(3) be able to use language appropriate for a given register
(4) be able to analyze discourse to understand what is being communicated beyond words
(5) develop their ability to use language appropriate for a variety of social contexts
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1: What is Sociolinguistics?
Class 2: Social Dimensions of Language
Class 3: Regional and Social Dialects
Class 4: Social and Class Dialects
Class 5: Gender and Age
Class 6: Style, Context and Register
Class 7 and 8: Assessment Task 1
Class 9: Speech Functions
Class 10: Politeness and Stereotypes
Class 11:  Construction of Gender through Language
Class 12: Analyzing Discourse
Class 13: Varieties of English
Class 14: Assessment Task 2
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 All materials will be distributed in class or via the course site.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active Participation: 10%
Homework Assignments: 15%
Assessment Task 1: 35%
Assessment Task 2: 40%
Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　1学期 ／First Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 ROY Debopriyo
担当教員名
／Instructor		 ROY Debopriyo
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 With a focus on a global understanding of the corporate industry culture, specifically in the information management industry, this course is designed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset in computer science students as they prepare themselves for the industry post-graduation. With our students, we would like to develop entrepreneurs who would help bolster economic development, create jobs, and invent products or services that can make the world a better place. A successful entrepreneur requires outside-the-box thinking and larger-than-life ideas. Anyone can come up with a new idea, but building a successful business and practical application around it is an entrepreneurial challenge. The entrepreneurial mindset is unique in that one must be creative, communicative, and highly motivated to succeed, yet open to risk and failure.
With this course, the idea is to come closer to developing an international work environment that replicates industrial training in multinational corporations, where students start understanding what it takes to put their theoretical knowledge to practice and realize their actual potential. Such industrial exposure in a workshop-styled environment with industry experts is a period of learning that leads to the overall development of a student into a professional. It helps in increasing self-confidence in students and identifying their own proficiency, as they prepare for job interviews and internships.
The later part of this course will involve intense workshops/lectures/invited talks from members of the foreign country industry and academia. That will likely lead to intense but informal discussions between these professionals and our students about their viewpoints and understanding in general, and related to their specialty. Your course mates may also include undergraduate students who may join in from a foreign university


This course will follow the guiding principles as mentioned below:
“Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Systems are international qualifications, enabling students to work globally, and in a very broad variety of roles. There is steady growth in demand for technically adept and flexible IT graduates.
"To succeed, you need to be creative and adaptable, able to work in teams that span multiple disciplines and abilities, be willing to regularly refresh your knowledge, and be passionate about providing solutions that will help people,” says Professor Alistair Moffat, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, University of Melbourne.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

Competency Requirements: C-EC-018 & C-EC-015

The objective of this course is to enable students to gain a clearer view of their future professional careers. To achieve this, industry professionals will be invited for guest lectures to present industrial applications related to new technology or software, share experiences, present difficulties, and discuss their choices.

By writing different short technical reports in English related to guest lectures focused on using different content management software and systems, we will try to achieve the following:

Problem-Solving Goals:
allow students to identify the challenges and difficulties of implementing IT projects in the professional world;
argue about the differences between the academic and industrial visions of computing;
understand the different types of careers in the IT world;
position themselves in relation to the professional IT world;
make choices to manage their future career.

Communication Goals:
The ability to prepare short business documents in English.
Analyze and document case study reports in various industrial contexts
The ability to communicate and collaborate with real clients and industry professionals on multiple issues of technical documentation.
Learning and applying strategies for effective group collaboration and project management.
Developing strategies to use and adapt various communication technologies
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class1:
Developing Entrepreneurship and Industrial Mindset in Computer Science Students; Forum Assignment
Short Report # 1
https://news.microsoft.com/apac/features/making-high-quality-and-inclusive-computer-science-education-a-reality-for-everyone/

Class 2:
Understanding Startups - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/startup.asp

Class 3-4:
Short Report # 2
Orientation to Silicon Valley -
1. The Ecosystem 2. Coming to Silicon Valley as Founder, Executive & Student 3. The Execution Mindset 4. Accountability, Meritocracy & Work Ethics 5. Networking 6. Is Failure an Option

Working in the Japanese Industry vs. German Industry - https://japanintercultural.com/free-resources/articles/cross-cultural-communication/4-differences-between-japanese-and-german-aapproaches-to-work-communication-and-customer-service/

Class 5:
Case Study Report # 1 - Design and Data Visualisation:
Scenario: You were hired by the Mayor as the new director of informatics for the City of ___ . The mayor tells you that she wants to improve the city's functions using the data that they collect. She is frustrated because she can’t get the city council to agree to some of the changes she wants to make because they don’t understand the data. You and your team are given much of the data collected by various city agencies. The Mayor suggests that you should make a web-based application so that she can easily show the city council visuals of the data that you will be processing. She tells you that you’ll get a bonus for every efficiency or insight that you identify.
Case Study Report # 2 - User-centric value creation:
Scenario: You work for a well-known conglomerate. Your product manager comes in and tells you that your department is losing funding for self-driving car software because your product is not exciting to upper management. You won’t be getting any bonuses or raises this year. Your manager thinks you should create some new and exciting features for your software to get upper management to allocate more to your product. In twos or threes, brainstorm as many Use Cases as you can to extend your software. Do not create any use cases for basic functionality.

Class 6:
Hard & Soft Skills in the Computer Science Industry & Professional Networking https://www.zdnet.com/education/computers-tech/best-careers-with-computer-science-degree/

Short Report # 3
How would you rate your soft and hard skills?
Where do you think you have an advantage as you try to enter the industry?
As a CS major, which professional expertise would you try to achieve, and why? Use the link above.
To what extent has your ability to design, build, and test real-world engineering systems increased during this class, or over the last two years when taking coursework? You may also discuss your aspirations, and plans, going forward. Describe a specific example in support of your response.

Class 7:
Video Design Project -
Video # 1 -  - Use Adobe Creative Cloud
Investigate one of the startups from the list and tell us the story in your own words: https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/08/09/ready-for-prime-time-japan-s-maturing-startup-ecosystem-pub-87630

Video # 2 -  - Use Adobe Creative Cloud
Tell us the German Startup Ecosystem Story in your own words - https://appscrip.com/blog/germany-for-startups-german-startup-ecosystem/

Class 8 - 9:
Guest Faculty Teaching
Short Report # 4 (Based on Class 8-10)

Class10:
Guest Faculty Teaching

Class 11:
Orientation and Workshop from Company A - Details to be announced later
Short Report # 5

Class 12:
Orientation and Workshop from Company B - Details to be announced later
Short Report # 6

Class 13:
Mini-Conference on Careers in Applied Sciences - https://etltc-acmchap.org/mini-conf
Final Presentation: Research on working in Japan and how it may compare to working in Germany - Presentation based on research and perception

Class 14:
Short Report # 7
In a final report, identify whether to what extent  the following learning objectives are important in preparation for a career in industry (as a CS major)?
Understand ramifications of design decisions
Identify and evaluate sources of information
Self-reflect on your own ideas
Design, build, and test real-world engineering systems
Identify links between course knowledge and real-world systems
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 There is NO recommended textbook. You will be provided with handouts and lectures posted in Moodle, throughout the quarter.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Short Report # 1 - 5%
Short Report # 2 - 5%
Short Report # 3 - 5%
Short Report # 4 - 5%
Short Report # 5 - 5%
Short Report # 6 - 5%
Short Report # 7 - 5%
Case Study # 1 - 10%
Case Study # 2 - 10%
Video Design Project - 15%
Final Conference Presentation - 20% (maybe a group presentation)
Active Participation Grade in intercultural sessions - 10%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Work must be appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
We expect students to have a sufficient interest in understanding how the international industry environment functions and what it means to work in multicultural and international teams.
Students may participate in the international mini-conference on careers in applied sciences as a graded assignment.
Few assignments and activities may be subjected to last-minute changes to suit the needs of the students and pedagogical objectives and other logistical issues.
The TOEIC exam will be administered during the final exam week (undergraduate)
Class meetings will/may take place on the weekend or in the evening (to accommodate international  time difference)

Must have some English language proficiency and most importantly, willingness to communicate in English and an international mindset and interest in networking and intercultural activities.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 ROY Debopriyo
担当教員名
／Instructor		 ROY Debopriyo
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 User experience (UX) design is the process design teams use to create products that provide meaningful and relevant experiences for users. UX design involves the design of the entire process of acquiring and integrating the product, including aspects of branding, design, usability, and function. Usability is a measure of how well a computer system—such as a software program, a corporate Web site, an intranet, an extranet, or an e-commerce site—facilitates learning; helps users remember what they’ve learned; reduces the likelihood of errors; enables them to be efficient, and makes them satisfied with the system.
https://humanfactors.com/downloads/whitepapers/business-case.pdf
A business may be relying more heavily on technology. But in order for the technology to work for your business and make it successful, there must be at least some degree of usefulness to your technology. Usability, as it suggests, is the field of studying a document’s usefulness to the user. How easy is the website to navigate? Is there enough white space? Is information structured logically? Are elements easy to find? These are just some of the questions a usability test might attempt to answer.

This is a technical presentation course. As part of this course, we will analyze different software, systems, and electronic products, and try to perform usability testing to measure their efficacy and usability for whom it may concern. The presentations would be business-like and the idea would be to convince the clients and management that a product, software, or system is usable or have lesser usability in its current form.

An important focus for this course would be website and software usability. Good website usability creates a good impression for visitors that may be potential clients. It is an important strategy to make the website easy to navigate; enabling visitors to find what they are searching for quickly. Usability testing refers to evaluating a product or service by testing it with representative users. During a test, participants typically try to complete typical tasks while observers watch, listen, and take notes.
We will use healthcare technology (websites, mobile apps, physical health devices, etc., and other related applications) as case studies for the course. A vital component for the safe and effective use of health IT is usability—' the effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction with which the intended users can achieve their tasks in the intended context of product use’. As part of this course, we will try to understand how different healthcare-related technology works [5G, Oculus Quest 2, Metaverse, robotics in VR environment, EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems, etc.], and make business presentations on what it means to ensure optimum UX design in such environments, and for such technologies.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

Competency Requirements: C-EC-006 & C-EC-007

The overall content objective for this course is as follows:

Plan and conduct moderated and unmoderated usability studies.
Synthesize observations from usability studies and come up with insights.
Share research methodology and insights using persuasive presentation skills.
Modify low-fidelity designs based on research insights.

Problem-Solving Goals:
Identify the difference between UX (user experience) and UI (user interface)
identify the challenges and difficulties of implementing usability projects in the professional world;
understand the different types of usability testing methods;
position the projects in relation to the professional IT world;
make choices to manage their future career.

Communication Goals:
The ability to prepare business and technical presentations in English.
Analyze and document case study reports in various UX contexts
The ability to communicate and collaborate with real clients and industry professionals on multiple issues of UX design.
Learning and applying strategies for effective group collaboration and project management.
Developing strategies to analyze various communication technologies
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Class 1:
Basic concept of usability - Part 1 - https://www.usability.gov/what-and-why/index.html
How to design for optimum usability?

Short Report # 1
Why do you think usability is an important concept for industrial practices? Explain with an example from the local context.

Class 2:
Basic concept of usability - Part 2
What are the major differences between mobile and desktop environments?

Short Report # 2
Identify a healthcare website that works best in a desktop environment but the UX is not optimum in a mobile environment. Why do you think that’s the case? How do you think the problem could be solved?
Write an email to your healthcare provider explaining the difference between the mobile and desktop environments (in the hospital website/app) you see with certain tasks that you need to complete as a patient. Make some suggestions to improve interface usability.

Class 3:
How do people use mobile devices? - https://www.toptal.com/designers/mobile-ui/fundamental-guide-mobile-usability

Mobile Usability Testing
https://www.uxtweak.com/mobile-usability-testing/

Short Presentation # 1 (10-minute video)
Based on the principles discussed in the lecture notes for this week, design a video presentation identifying why the mobile environment for a healthcare app that you chose from the app store (OS or Android)  is NOT an example of optimum UX design? - Use Screencast-o-Matic.

Class 4:
Discussion of different health technologies - Participation Grade for Posting Comments, Observations

Class 5 - 6:
Study the Medical Devices - https://www.medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com/best-medical-device-innovations-2022/

Short Presentation # 2 (10-minute video)
Identity two products/technologies from the link above. Research the functionality of the two products and explain the possible usability challenges that may come up at the user end of the products.
Use Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Class 7-8:
Introduction to Medical Device Usability - Access medical device usability questionnaire - https://bmcmedinformdecismak.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12911-022-01764-2

Short Presentation # 3 (10-minute video)
Research a specific physical medical device (that’s accessible to you) and discuss its interface and functionality based on the usability principles discussed in earlier lectures. Feel free to use a regular device that measures blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.
Use Adobe Creative Cloud Express

Class 9-10:
2 Saturdays: (Dates to be decided later based on a mutually convenient schedule for partner universities & UoA Students)
Intercultural Workshop # 1 on Health Communication - Small group communication
Intercultural Workshop # 2 on Health Communication - Small group communication


Class 11:
Design a usability testing study on a hospital website/app - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-testing-101/

Short Presentation # 4 - Demonstrate how the study was conceptualized using different usability questionnaires such as https://arl.human.cornell.edu/linked%20docs/Choosing%20the%20Right%20Usability%20Questionnaire.pdf

Class 12:
Short Presentation # 5: Study the article & highlight on the UX design issues that may be related to such applications - https://www.untitledkingdom.com/blog/oculus-quest-2-the-future-of-healthcare-and-medicine-is-bright-and-virtual
Use iMovies or any similar editing software

Class 13-14:
Healthcare Information Design Symposium - Final presentation titled “usability in healthcare technology”
(Report the study, findings & implications)
https://etltc-acmchap.org/symposium

NOTE: Classes from the 4th week onwards may see collaboration between UoA and international students on healthcare information design issues (TBD).
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 There won’t be any recommended textbook but use multiple resources along the way. You will be provided with handouts and lectures posted in Moodle, throughout the quarter.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Short Report # 1 - 5%
Short Report # 2 - 5%
Short Presentation # 1 (10-minute video) - 10%
Short Presentation # 2 (10-minute video) - 10%
Short Presentation # 3 (10-minute video) - 10%
Short Presentation # 4 (10-minute video) - 10%
Short Presentation # 5 (10-minute video) - 10%
Final Presentation at the Health Design Symposium - 30%
Intercultural Sessions Participation Grade - 10%

Bonus points available for forum participation on health UX design issues
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Work must be appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
We expect students to have an adequate interest in understanding how the UX design functions in an industrial/professional environment and how patients as users may find a product or interface useful or useless.
Students may participate in the healthcare design symposium as a graded assignment for the course - their month-long collaboration in July will be counted towards the final grade.
Few assignments and activities may be subjected to last-minute changes to suit the needs of the students and pedagogical objectives, and other logistical issues.
The TOEIC exam will be administered during the final exam week. (Undergraduate)
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-101-introduction-to-usability/
https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/principles-website-usability/
https://www.toptal.com/designers/mobile-ui/fundamental-guide-mobile-usability
https://www.uxtweak.com/mobile-usability-testing/


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 3rd year , 4th year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 BLAKE John
担当教員名
／Instructor		 BLAKE John
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 None
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course enables participants to understand the theory and practical applications of different expert systems. Participants create an expert system to address a specific linguistic problem. This course focuses on the application of rule-based and neural expert systems. Participants study the history and theoretical background of expert systems. A number of case studies are examined to provide learners with examples of systems. The steps in the creation of an expert system are analyzed in detail from the identification, conceptualization and formalization phases through to system design, development and evaluation phases. Participants design the system architecture and then develop a program in Python to address a language problem.

Participants will practice the four language skills required to function in an English language environment. The course culminates in a software demonstration.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.
(F)Graduates are able to determine and carry out the actions they and others, including those from other disciplines, should take and plan and manage work under given constraints in collaborative projects.

[Compentency Codes]
C-EC-002-2. C-EC-009-1

By the end of the course participants will:
(a) understand the different types of expert systems
(b) be able to design an expert system to address a language problem
(c) create an expert system in Python
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 The content of this course will be tailored to the requirements of the participants by the class teacher.

Block 1 Expert systems

Session 1 Introduction to expert systems
Session 2 Knowledge engineering
Session 3 Types of expert systems
Session 4 Case study I – rule-based expert system
Session 5 Case study II – neural expert system
Session 6 Case study III
Session 7 Review

Block 2 Prototype development

Session 8 Scenario: Problem breakdown
Session 9 Expert system design I
Session 10 Expert system design II
Session 11 Prototype development I
Session 12 Prototype development II
Session 13 Prototype development III
Session 14 Demonstrations and final exam
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbook. Materials will be provided.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active participation: 30%
Coursework: 30%
Demonstrations and final exam: 40%

Students are required to take the TOEIC test in class during the final exam week to pass this course.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 None
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 None


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