This course focuses on the expansion of academic and multiword vocabulary, by systematically adding to students multiword repertories through chunking and stringing groups of vocabulary items. Students encounter a holistic approach to vocabulary development through reading comprehension. It teaches proficiency in reading strategies, in practical and academic context with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills.

In this course, the educational method is positive psychological education. The goal of positive education is to develop both academic skills and well-being. Well-being means self-confidence and enjoyment of one’s studies. It also means developing individual and group strengths.

第1回 Course Orientation

第2回 Reading about travel

第3回 Reading about travel

第4回 Reading about travel

第5回 Reading about travel

第6回 Reading about nature

第7回 Reading about nature

第8回 Reading about nature

第9回 Reading about nature

第10回 Reading about food

第11回 Reading about food

第12回 Reading about food

第13回 Reading about food

第14回 Reading about food

第15回 Mid-term review

第16回 Midterm-exam

第17回 Reading about natural history

第18回 Reading about natural history

第19回 Reading about natural history

第20回 Reading about natural history

第21回 Reading about wildlife

第22回 Reading about wildlife

第23回 Reading about wildlife

第24回 Reading about wildlife

第25回 Reading about amazing memories

第26回 Reading about amazing memories

第27回 Reading about amazing memories

第28回 Reading about amazing memories/catch up day (if necessary)

第29回 Semester wrap-up

第30回 Final exam and summary

第1回 Study method introduction

第2回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第3回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第4回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第5回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第6回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第7回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第8回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第9回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第10回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第11回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第12回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第13回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第14回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第15回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第16回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第17回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第18回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第19回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第20回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第21回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第22回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第23回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第24回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第25回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第26回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第27回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第28回 Understand and apply reading strategies, analyze various details of the text. Communication practice and vocabulary acquisition.

第29回 Semester wrap-up

第30回 Final exam and summary

Expectations

1. The Golden Rule: Always speak or act to someone as you would like them to speak or act towards you.

2. Don’t panic! Mistakes are part of learning. We all make errors. How we deal with them is the important thing.

3. Teamwork!

4. Self-responsibility! Expect to do 1-4 hours of homework per week for this class.

Written and in class comments and instruction. Individual evaluation.

Communicative competence

Intercultural competence

Self-efficacy and self-confidence

Independent problem solving skills

Life-long learning skills

National Geographic - Reading and Vocabulary Focus 1