Practical English for Global Leaders

Course Title

Course Title in English

Practical English for Global Leaders

Course Type

Minor Courses

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Eligible Students

All Schools

Target Grade

1Year

Course Numbering Code

KC9991MMA1

Credits

2.00Credits

The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.

Type of Class

講義 (Lecture)

Eligible Year/Semester

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Instructor

VILLASOR ALEXANDRA LABUCA

Affiliation

Institute for International Relations

Language of Instruction

English

Related SDGs

N/a

Office Hours and Location

By appointment

Contact

xxhqz276@hq.u-hyogo.ac.jp

Corresponding Diploma Policy

A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.

Corresponding Undergraduate School DP

ー

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

2-1◎

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

【Course Objectives】
This course combines critical examination of global issues with functional and leadership language needed to lead, facilitate, and summarize group discussions. Students analyze pressing global topics while mastering discussion skills.

【Learning Outcome】
The most common activity involves speaking and discussion with classmates to answer questions or solve problems presented in the textbook to have an avenue for speaking practices and real-time interaction. Students will learn to discuss diverse global topics using practical English.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Global Leaders, Global Issues

Course Overview and Schedule

This course provides students with opportunities to practice English in a dynamic, real-world context to increase fluency, confidence, and comfort. All materials, teaching, speaking, and writing will be in English. Translating between Japanese and English is not part of this course.

Class 1: Introduction: Course Orientation & Discussion and Facilitation Skills 1
Class 2: Discussion and Facilitation Skills 2
Class 3: Unit 1 Discussion: The Cashless Society
Class 4: Unit 2 Discussion: Fast Fashion
Class 5: Unit 3 Discussion: Plastic Packaging
Class 6: Student-led Discussion DAY 1 (Units 1-3)
Class 7: Major Quiz 1 (Units 1-3) & Journal Writing
Class 8: Unit 11 Discussion: Rethinking Zoos
Class 9: Unit 14 Discussion: Gaming Addiction
Class 10: Student-led Discussion DAY 2 (Units 11,14)
Class 11: Major Quiz 2 (Units 11,14) & Journal Writing
Class 12: Unit 7 Discussion: Soda Tax
Class 13: Unit 8 Discussion: Overtourism
Class 14: Student-led Discussion DAY 3 (Units 7-8)
Class 15: Major Quiz 3 (Units 7-8) & Journal Writing

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Uses of Generative AI

Limited permission for use

Precautions for using Generative AI

Academic Integrity: If a submission or presentation is suspected of being an inappropriate "copy-paste" from an AI, the instructor may conduct a follow-up exam to verify the student's actual understanding.

Presentation Outlining: Students may use AI to brainstorm the logical structure or "outline" of their final individual presentation, provided the content remains their own.

Vocabulary and Expression Support: Students may use AI as a digital dictionary or thesaurus to find specific words or synonyms to express their own original ideas.

Textbook

Pearson, G., Skerritt, G., Francis, A., & Yoshizuka, H. (2021). An introduction to discussion skills: Global issues. Seibido.

References

Other handouts and digital resources will be provided by the instructor.

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

Reading the assigned An introduction to discussion skills: Global issues units in advance to prepare for quizzes and discussions.

Contents of Active Learning

Students will facilitate and actively participate in student-led discussion sessions. Course success relies on classroom engagement, contributing in group discussions, writing reflective journals, and facilitating small group dialogue.

Grading Criteria and Methods

Active Class Participation (20%): Consistent participation, use of target language, and constructive peer engagement.
Homework & Journal (20%): writing assignment where students reflect on their growth as discussion leaders and communicators.
Quizzes (30%): Three scheduled major quizzes (10% each) throughout the semester covering reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Student-Led Discussions (30%): Rotating small-group leadership roles (10% each) evaluated on facilitation skills.

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Feedback will be provided during class.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Practical Education

N/A

Remarks

This course does not have a midterm or final exam. Instead, active engagement in weekly classes, performance on the 3 major quizzes, and leading small-group discussions during the 3 student-led discussion days are essential to pass this course.

In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.

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