This is an entry level course that focuses on vocabulary expansion and developing proficiency in reading strategies, in practical and academic context with an emphasis on the study of U.S. culture. A range of academic word study helps students to develop word-building skills.

Participants will spend about 50% of class time developing their skills in practical and academic reading. The other 50% of class time will be spent building learner vocabulary.

第1回 Introductions

第2回 Reading about Health in College

第3回 Reading about Learning a Second Language

第4回 Reading about New Experiences

第5回 Reading about Today's Families

第6回 Reading about Today's Families

第7回 Reading about Today's Families

第8回 Reading about Today's Families

第9回 Research Reading

第10回 Research Reading

第11回 Reading about Learning and Memory

第12回 Reading about Learning and Memory

第13回 Reading about Learning and Memory

第14回 Reading about Learning and Memory

第15回 Mid-term Review

第16回 Mid-term Exam

第17回 Reading about Big Cities and Small Towns

第18回 Reading about Big Cities and Small Towns

第19回 Reading about Big Cities and Small Towns

第20回 Reading about Big Cities and Small Towns

第21回 Reading about Remarkable Researchers

第22回 Reading about Remarkable Researchers

第23回 Independent Reading Project

第24回 Independent Reading Project

第25回 Reading about Remarkable Researchers

第26回 Reading about Remarkable Researchers

第27回 Reading about Technology in Our Lives

第28回 Reading about Technology in Our Lives

第29回 Semester Wrap-up

第30回 Final Exam and Summary

第1回 Introductions

第2回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第3回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第4回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第5回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第6回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第7回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第8回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第9回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第10回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第11回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第12回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第13回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第14回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第15回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第16回 Mid-term Exam

第17回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第18回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第19回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第20回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第21回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第22回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第23回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第24回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第25回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第26回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第27回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第28回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第29回 Understand and practice different reading strategies, predict, identify and understand details of the text. Develop vocabulary

第30回 Final Exam and Summary

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Skim for main ideas and scan to locate specific information.

Understand information that is explicitly stated in a text.

Identify the main points, and minor points of texts.

Improve independent learning strategies and study skills.

Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.

National Geographic a part of Cengage Learning, Reading for Today 1 Themes, Fourth Edition, 2014

English Dictionary. (Recommended: Active Study Dictionary 5th Edition/ Longman)

Pearson, Word by Word Picture Dictionary, English/Japanese, Second Edition, 2007

Pearson, Word by Word Picture Dictionary Literacy Workbook, Second Edition, 2009