2026Year

Second Semester

English Communication Skills for Architects IV

Practice

English Communication Skills for Architects IV

A0500020 English Communication Skills for Architects IV

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1.0Credits

Mon.5Period

Shinjuku Campus

A-0865教室

4Year

1 基礎知識の修得   0 ％
2 専門分野の知識・専門技術の修得   50 ％
3 汎用的問題解決力の修得   50 ％
4 道徳的態度と社会性の修得   0 ％

To develop English communication skills necessary for functioning in a non-Japanese language and cultural environment. This includes living and working abroad and working with foreigners in Japan in the various fields offered by the School of Architecture.

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To develop English communication skills necessary for functioning in a non-Japanese language and cultural environment. This includes living and working abroad and working with foreigners in Japan in the various fields offered by the School of Architecture.

The course is limited to 20 students. If there are more than 20 students, the instructor will discuss the situation with the students and determine the class roster.

Initial stages of the course will focus on reinforcing and developing English communication skills, both linguistic and cultural.

Focus will then turn to specifics in the fields of Structural Architecture, Building Systems, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Urban Design, and Landscape Design.

For example, a student will choose aspects of their field and describe the situations in detail. Then the instructor will guide the class through questions and discussions on the situations and provide linguistic formations and communication insights that will enhance the students' abilities to function in an English environment.

Discussion Debate／Presentation

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Read syllabus and listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc.

2時間

Overview of Course

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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The students will focus on language formations needed for going through airports (navigating immigration & customs, etc.), getting around local environment; students will focus on asking for and understanding directions; use of trains, buses, taxis; students will focus on producing and understanding basic wh-questions and responses related to directions.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Students will focus on ordering/buying, communicating with waiters/waitresses; communication for shopping; students will focus on typical daily interactions they may have about town; public behavior – public manners; free-time activities, entertainment; reinforcement of use of modals for politeness.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Students will work on the first project which focuses on their field of study and research. They will learn to write and explain about their project’s background in English.

Work on the first project. In addition, read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Students will continue working on the first project which focuses on their field of study and research. They will learn to write and explain about their project’s aim in English.

Work on the first project. In addition, read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Students will continue working on the first project. They will learn to write and explain about their project’s goals and results in English.

Work on the first project. In addition, read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Final reviews and feedback on the first project. The students will prepare for mid-term presentations.

Prepare for the first presentation. Work on the first project. In addition, read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc.

2時間

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Presentation I

Read notes, practice speaking English with classmates, listen to English (news, TV, movies, Internet, etc.), work on vocabulary section of notebook, prepare assignments for next class.

2時間

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Students will focus on the second project which will be related to their field (architecture, design, and urban planning). They will learn to write and discuss the chosen theme in English.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class, work on the second project.

2時間

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Students will focus on the second project which will be related to their field (architecture, design, and urban planning). They will learn to write and discuss the chosen theme in English.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class, work on the second project.

2時間

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Students will focus on the second project which will be related to their field (architecture, design, and urban planning). They will learn to write and discuss the chosen theme in English.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class, work on the second project.

2時間

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Students will focus on the second project which will be related to their field (architecture, design, and urban planning). They will learn to write and discuss the chosen theme in English.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class, work on the second project.

2時間

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Students will focus on the second project which will be related to their field (architecture, design, and urban planning). They will learn to write and discuss the chosen theme in English.

Read notes, practice English with classmates, listen to English: News, TV, movies, internet, etc. prepare assignments for next class, work on the second project.

2時間

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Final reviews. The students will prepare for the final presentation.

Final preparations and practices for the second presentation.

2時間

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Presentation II & Course Wrap-up

Continue reviewing notebook, listening to English, practicing with classmates, and building vocabulary.

6時間

Grades will be based on students' oral and aural performance, participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

Verbally in class and in comments on paper/email.

No textbook is required; however, a ruled notebook (about 19cm x 24cm) is required. A small notebook (for example, a Moleskine 9cm x 14cm) is strongly suggested.

By appointment.

This class will be conducted solely in English.
The particular details of each class and assignment will be set based upon each student's particular research field and their English language ability.

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