Practical English ２ (D：GBC)

Course Title

Course Title in English

Practical English ２ (D：GBC)

Course Type

General Courses

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Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

All

Course Numbering Code

IA9991GCA3

Credits

1.00Credits

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

演習 (Seminar)

Eligible Year/Semester

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Instructor

Takara Kenza Allal-Sumoto

Affiliation

Global Business Course, School of Economics and Management

Language of Instruction

English

Related SDGs

N/a

Office Hours and Location

After class

Contact

TBA

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

3-1◎

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

Students will write responses and essays based on lectures and discussions in class. Using useful writing strategies and techniques, students will apply their basic skills to writing in English.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Course Overview and Schedule

I Course Description

Students will work through the coursebook and other materials to help them improve the knowledge of structure and written expressions in English.

II Course Outline

1 Written expressions with focus on passive voice / Independent writing task
2 Structure: with focus on making comparisons / Integrated writing
3 Structure: with focus on adjectives / Integrated writing
4 Evaluation test
5 Written expressions with focus on conditionals / Integrated writing
6 Structure: with focus on modals (obligation, recommendation, and ability) / Independent writing task
7 Structure: with focus on past time / Independent writing task
8 Evaluation test
9 Structure: with focus on future time / Integrated writing
10 Written expressions with focus on present perfect / Independent writing task
11 Written expressions with focus on phrasal verbs / Integrated writing
12 Evaluation test
13 Written expressions with focus on articles / Integrated writing (listen and write): practice set
14 Structure and Written Expression (SWE): with focus on hearsay reporting / Independent writing task
15 SWE: with focus on unreal past tense / Integrated writing (read and write): practice set
16 Evaluation Test

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

When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.

Textbook

eP® textbook and audio (set of 2 textbooks)

References

Official Guide to the TOEFL ITP Assessment series (ETS)

Reference books:

Phillips, Deborah, Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL test, Longman. (Textbook and audio.)

Gear, Jolene and Robert Gear, Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL test (4^th ed.), Cambridge University Press.

Hewings, Martin, Advanced Grammar in Use (2^nd ed.), Cambridge.

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

Contents of Active Learning

n/a

Grading Criteria and Methods

Students will be evaluated based on:
Mock tests: 40%, Essay: 20%, Assignments: 40%.

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Students are required to prepare for the next lesson by doing the required homework and reviewing the previous lessons. Students are advised to do some other kind of writing outside class hours, for example keeping a diary or journal.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Practical Education

n/a

Remarks

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.

Syllabus data