Course Overview

Students will read many different types of texts, and learn about the logical progression characteristic of each type. This course will include both comprehensive reading and skimming practice. Students will participate in group discussions based on what they have read and will present summaries of what they have talked about.

Learning Achievement

"Students will be able to understand the distinctive logical progression for each type of reading text. They will learn how to approach speed-reading. Students
will participate in group discussions based on what they have read and will present summaries of what they have talked about."

Competence

Course prerequisites

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

Grading Philosophy

"Homework assignments 20%, Quizzes 30%, Final exam 40%, Class Participation 10%
(Attendance rate of 70% or higher is required)
Note that grades from A+ to C are to be determined based on the total score.

Course schedule

"Week 1: Level check test
Week 10: Final exam"
Orientation, Level Check Tests, Reading 1
Reading 1
Reading 2
Reading 3
Reading 4
Reading 5
Reading 6
Reading 7
Reading 8
Final Test

Course type

Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Ito Hideaki

Other information

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