Syllabus data
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Teacher name ： VILLASOR ALEXANDRA LABUCA
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Course Title
English Seminar
Course Title in English
English Seminar
Course Type
Minor Courses
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Eligible Students
All Schools
Target Grade
1Year
Course Numbering Code
IA9991GCA5
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
実習 (Practical Training)
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
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Corresponding Graduate School DP
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Corresponding University-Wide DP
2-1◎
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
【Course Objectives】
The primary goal of this course is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical usage. Students will become more confident and comfortable using English in spontaneous situations. 【Learning Outcome】 The most common activity involves speaking 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 (such as health, technology, and the environment) using authentic language. Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
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 Class 2: Food (Unit 1) Class 3: Health (Unit 2) Class 4: Cities (Unit 3) Class 5: Mid-Term Check Class 6: The Animal World (Unit 4) Class 7: Personal Topics Class 8: Travel (Unit 5) Class 9: Interaction Class 10: Creativity (Unit 6) Class 11: Technology (Unit 7) Class 12: Fluency Check Class 13: The Environment (Unit 8) Class 14: Human Rights (Unit 12) Class 15: Conclusion 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
World English 2: Third Edition by Kristin L. Johannsen and Rebecca Tarver Chase.
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 World English 2 units in advance to prepare for quizzes.
Contents of Active Learning
Dedicated sessions for "One-on-one and Group Conversations," where students must formulate and ask complex questions in English to form and express personal opinions.
Grading Criteria and Methods
In-Class Discussions (30%): Contributions to class discussions, including the ability to ask/answer logical questions and engage with peers in English.
Quizzes (30%): Three scheduled quizzes throughout the semester covering reading comprehension and vocabulary. One-on-one and Group Conversations (40%): A presentation summarizing a story, followed by a discussion session. How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Feedback will be provided during class.
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
Practical Education
N/A
Remarks
N/A
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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