Course Overview

Students will be able to read and write coherent texts about things they are familiar with.

Learning Achievement

・Students will be able to read and write coherent texts about things they are familiar with as well as correctly understand the content.
・Students will be able to reflect on their reading styles and writing styles.

Competence

1. Communication ability, 2. Ability for critical and creative thinking, and 4. Broad perspective and international character

Course prerequisites

Students have to certify this subject fits their level by taking the
placement test (http://ttbj-tsukuba.org/) or by passing a subject one level below this subject.

Grading Philosophy

Essay Writing 50%, Final Exam 30%, Other Homework 20%
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kido Mitsuko

Other information

For undergraduate exchange students (tokubetsu chokogakusei). There is a student number limit.
Online(Synchronous)
Details will be given in class or posted on manaba. Students should participate actively in pair work and group work during class. We will use the learning management system “manaba” for checking attendance, class communication, assignment submission, etc.

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