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Interactive English A Syllabus
Teacher: Kim Bradford-Watts
Teacher Email: wundakimteach@gmail.com
On every email, please write your name (in English) + your student number + the day and period of your class (e.g. Sakurako KITAYAMA, 000000000, Wednesday 3). Please write your emails in English.
Welcome to the Interactive English course! This course emphasizes the interactive use of English. The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be covered with an emphasis on speaking and writing.
There is no textbook for this class, but you will need to have a clear folder for handouts and to save your handwritten work. You will be expected to have a pen or pencil and notepaper. You will also need to bring your computer to class.
Points to consider: The course is in English, and students are expected to communicate in English. As this is an interactive class, full attendance and participation are expected. The syllabus is subject to change and revision according to the needs and abilities of the students and situational constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Students should improve their oral communication and written skills and try to express themselves actively.
Students should learn to respect and show sensitivity toward “other points of view.”
Course Plan:
Week 1: Course orientation: Course goals, classroom rules, and procedures for grading.
Week 2: Introduction to Extensive Reading: Students will be introduced to the Extensive Reading Programme, choose a book to read, and read it before the next class. (Please download the ER Student Handout PDF file from here: https://shorturl.at/HMhqR).
Week 3: Introducing the book you finished reading; Paragraph writing 1; M-Reader test.
Week 4: Paragraph writing 2.
Week 5: Introduction to essays; Process writing.
Week 6: Peer reviewing essays; Sharing opinions.
Week 7: Proofreading essays:Sharing knowledge and responding.
Week 8: Introduction to presentations.
Week 9: Presentation 1.
Week 10: Peer reviewing essay 2; Critical thinking skills.
Week 11: Proofreading essays.
Week 12: Presentation 2.
Week 13: Speaking test.
Week 14: Course review.
Week 15: Final examination.
Grading:
Extensive Reading: 20%
*If you read 80,000+ words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 20%.
*If you read 70,000-79,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 15%.
*If you read 60,000-69,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 10%.
*If you read less than 60,000 words, you will be awarded 0%.
Essays: 10%
Presentations: 10%
Speaking test: 10%
Class Reports: 10%
Class Preparation and Participation: 30%
Final Examination: 10%
Please note: Students need a cumulative score of 60 or higher to pass the course. However, students absent four or more times are ineligible to take the final exam or make-up test.
Required Study Time:
Please note that KIT requires 45 hours of study from students to award one credit, including both in-class instructions as well as study outside classes. Students are required to prepare for each class and complete the review after each class.
Attendance:
It is important to come to class. If you miss more than 3 classes, you will not be able to pass the course. If you have an excused absence, please inform your teacher via email or at the end of the class. An excused absence includes illness that can be supported by a medical certificate (診断書) or has been approved by the university.
Your writing:
In this class, you will develop your skills in writing in English. Please do not use translation software such as Deep-L. Additionally, do not use Generative AI (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to prepare any written work for this class, including for essays, presentations, class reports, etc. Using these tools can be convenient, but they will not improve your writing in English.
I sincerely hope that you have fun and recognize your improvement from your efforts in this class. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email me.
Interactive English A Syllabus
Teacher: Kim Bradford-Watts
Teacher Email: wundakimteach@gmail.com
On every email, please write your name (in English) + your student number + the day and period of your class (e.g. Sakurako KITAYAMA, 000000000, Wednesday 3). Please write your emails in English.
Welcome to the Interactive English course! This course emphasizes the interactive use of English. The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be covered with an emphasis on speaking and writing.
There is no textbook for this class, but you will need to have a clear folder for handouts and to save your handwritten work. You will be expected to have a pen or pencil and notepaper. You will also need to bring your computer to class.
Points to consider: The course is in English, and students are expected to communicate in English. As this is an interactive class, full attendance and participation are expected. The syllabus is subject to change and revision according to the needs and abilities of the students and situational constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Students should improve their oral communication and written skills and try to express themselves actively.
Students should learn to respect and show sensitivity toward “other points of view.”
Course Plan:
Week 1: Course orientation: Course goals, classroom rules, and procedures for grading.
Week 2: Introduction to Extensive Reading: Students will be introduced to the Extensive Reading Programme, choose a book to read, and read it before the next class
Week 3: Introducing the book you finished reading; Paragraph writing 1; M-Reader test
Week 4: Paragraph writing 2
Week 5: Introduction to essays; Process writing
Week 6: Peer reviewing essays; Sharing opinions
Week 7: Proofreading essays:Sharing knowledge and responding
Week 8: Introduction to presentations
Week 9: Presentation 1
Week 10: Peer reviewing essay 2; Critical thinking skills
Week 11: Proofreading essays
Week 12: Presentation 2
Week 13: Speaking test
Week 14: Course review
Week 15: Final examination
Grading:
Extensive Reading: 20%
*If you read 80,000+ words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 20%.
*If you read 70,000-79,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 15%.
*If you read 60,000-69,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 10%.
*If you read less than 60,000 words, you will be awarded 0%.
Essays: 10%
Presentations: 10%
Speaking test: 10%
Class Reports: 10%
Class Preparation and Participation: 30%
Final Examination: 10%
Please note: Students need a cumulative score of 60 or higher to pass the course. However, students absent four or more times are ineligible to take the final exam or make-up test.
Required Study Time:
Please note that KIT requires 45 hours of study from students to award one credit, including both in-class instructions as well as study outside classes. Students are required to prepare for each class and complete the review after each class.
Attendance:
It is important to come to class. If you miss more than 3 classes, you will not be able to pass the course. If you have an excused absence, please inform your teacher via email or at the end of the class. An excused absence includes illness that can be supported by a medical certificate (診断書) or has been approved by the university.
Your writing:
In this class, you will develop your skills in writing in English. Please do not use translation software such as Deep-L. Additionally, do not use Generative AI (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to prepare any written work for this class, including for essays, presentations, class reports, etc. Using these tools can be convenient, but they will not improve your writing in English.
I sincerely hope that you have fun and recognize your improvement from your efforts in this class. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email me.
- Teacher: Bradford-Watts Kim
Category: Languages
Interactive English A Syllabus
Teacher: Kim Bradford-Watts
Teacher Email: wundakimteach@gmail.com
On every email, please write your name (in English) + your student number + the day and period of your class (e.g. Sakurako KITAYAMA, 000000000, Wednesday 3). Please write your emails in English.
Welcome to the Interactive English course! This course emphasizes the interactive use of English. The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be covered with an emphasis on speaking and writing.
There is no textbook for this class, but you will need to have a clear folder for handouts and to save your handwritten work. You will be expected to have a pen or pencil and notepaper. You will also need to bring your computer to class.
Points to consider: The course is in English, and students are expected to communicate in English. As this is an interactive class, full attendance and participation are expected. The syllabus is subject to change and revision according to the needs and abilities of the students and situational constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Students should improve their oral communication and written skills and try to express themselves actively.
Students should learn to respect and show sensitivity toward “other points of view.”
Course Plan:
Week 1: Course orientation: Course goals, classroom rules, and procedures for grading.
Week 2: Introduction to Extensive Reading: Students will be introduced to the Extensive Reading Programme, choose a book to read, and read it before the next class. (Please download the ER Student Handout PDF file from here: https://shorturl.at/HMhqR).
Week 3: Introducing the book you finished reading; Paragraph writing 1; M-Reader test.
Week 4: Paragraph writing 2.
Week 5: Introduction to essays; Process writing.
Week 6: Peer reviewing essays; Sharing opinions.
Week 7: Proofreading essays:Sharing knowledge and responding.
Week 8: Introduction to presentations.
Week 9: Presentation 1.
Week 10: Peer reviewing essay 2; Critical thinking skills.
Week 11: Proofreading essays.
Week 12: Presentation 2.
Week 13: Speaking test.
Week 14: Course review.
Week 15: Final examination.
Grading:
Extensive Reading: 20%
*If you read 80,000+ words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 20%.
*If you read 70,000-79,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 15%.
*If you read 60,000-69,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 10%.
*If you read less than 60,000 words, you will be awarded 0%.
Essays: 10%
Presentations: 10%
Speaking test: 10%
Class Reports: 10%
Class Preparation and Participation: 30%
Final Examination: 10%
Please note: Students need a cumulative score of 60 or higher to pass the course. However, students absent four or more times are ineligible to take the final exam or make-up test.
Required Study Time:
Please note that KIT requires 45 hours of study from students to award one credit, including both in-class instructions as well as study outside classes. Students are required to prepare for each class and complete the review after each class.
Attendance:
It is important to come to class. If you miss more than 3 classes, you will not be able to pass the course. If you have an excused absence, please inform your teacher via email or at the end of the class. An excused absence includes illness that can be supported by a medical certificate (診断書) or has been approved by the university.
Your writing:
In this class, you will develop your skills in writing in English. Please do not use translation software such as Deep-L. Additionally, do not use Generative AI (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to prepare any written work for this class, including for essays, presentations, class reports, etc. Using these tools can be convenient, but they will not improve your writing in English.
I sincerely hope that you have fun and recognize your improvement from your efforts in this class. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email me.
Interactive English A Syllabus
Teacher: Kim Bradford-Watts
Teacher Email: wundakimteach@gmail.com
On every email, please write your name (in English) + your student number + the day and period of your class (e.g. Sakurako KITAYAMA, 000000000, Wednesday 3). Please write your emails in English.
Welcome to the Interactive English course! This course emphasizes the interactive use of English. The four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking will be covered with an emphasis on speaking and writing.
There is no textbook for this class, but you will need to have a clear folder for handouts and to save your handwritten work. You will be expected to have a pen or pencil and notepaper. You will also need to bring your computer to class.
Points to consider: The course is in English, and students are expected to communicate in English. As this is an interactive class, full attendance and participation are expected. The syllabus is subject to change and revision according to the needs and abilities of the students and situational constraints.
Learning Objectives:
Students should improve their oral communication and written skills and try to express themselves actively.
Students should learn to respect and show sensitivity toward “other points of view.”
Course Plan:
Week 1: Course orientation: Course goals, classroom rules, and procedures for grading.
Week 2: Introduction to Extensive Reading: Students will be introduced to the Extensive Reading Programme, choose a book to read, and read it before the next class
Week 3: Introducing the book you finished reading; Paragraph writing 1; M-Reader test
Week 4: Paragraph writing 2
Week 5: Introduction to essays; Process writing
Week 6: Peer reviewing essays; Sharing opinions
Week 7: Proofreading essays:Sharing knowledge and responding
Week 8: Introduction to presentations
Week 9: Presentation 1
Week 10: Peer reviewing essay 2; Critical thinking skills
Week 11: Proofreading essays
Week 12: Presentation 2
Week 13: Speaking test
Week 14: Course review
Week 15: Final examination
Grading:
Extensive Reading: 20%
*If you read 80,000+ words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 20%.
*If you read 70,000-79,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 15%.
*If you read 60,000-69,999 words AND pass the M-Reader tests, you will be awarded 10%.
*If you read less than 60,000 words, you will be awarded 0%.
Essays: 10%
Presentations: 10%
Speaking test: 10%
Class Reports: 10%
Class Preparation and Participation: 30%
Final Examination: 10%
Please note: Students need a cumulative score of 60 or higher to pass the course. However, students absent four or more times are ineligible to take the final exam or make-up test.
Required Study Time:
Please note that KIT requires 45 hours of study from students to award one credit, including both in-class instructions as well as study outside classes. Students are required to prepare for each class and complete the review after each class.
Attendance:
It is important to come to class. If you miss more than 3 classes, you will not be able to pass the course. If you have an excused absence, please inform your teacher via email or at the end of the class. An excused absence includes illness that can be supported by a medical certificate (診断書) or has been approved by the university.
Your writing:
In this class, you will develop your skills in writing in English. Please do not use translation software such as Deep-L. Additionally, do not use Generative AI (e.g. Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to prepare any written work for this class, including for essays, presentations, class reports, etc. Using these tools can be convenient, but they will not improve your writing in English.
I sincerely hope that you have fun and recognize your improvement from your efforts in this class. If you have any questions or difficulties, please email me.
- Teacher: Bradford-Watts Kim
Category: Languages