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Face-to-face class Introduction: Orientation, Classroom Rules and Language, Course Grading System / TOEIC Strategies and Japan Quiz: Developing TOEIC Skills Introduction p.6-11; Reviewing general knowledge of Japan
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Purchase assigned textbooks / Review TOEIC taking skills learned in the first year |
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Review the Course Outline; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.4-11 / TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Describing Places in Japan: Places in Japan influenced by foreign cultures; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.13-15 / Imported Culture: Various cultures imported to Japan from around the world |
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Research the characteristics of Japanese architecture / TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.20-21 / Research other imported cultures in Japan and start thinking about writing assignment topics |
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Writing Assignment I: Review essay structure and format; Brainstorm essay topics; Assignment requirements; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.16-17 / Paris Museum Pass: Introduction to the theme of museums; Explore authentic examples taken from actual museums |
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Research possible essay topics / Research museums and famous exhibits in Paris |
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.22-23; Start working on the first draft for Writing Assignment / Conceptualize a new Tokyo Museum Pass |
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Describing Art I: Language for describing and discussing art; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.18-19 / Describing Art II: Presentation on a favorite piece of art |
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Writing Assignment: Refine independent research relating to an aspect of Japanese culture / Prepare a short presentation about a favorite piece of art |
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Find and research a favorite piece of art to present on; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 1 p.24-26 / Continue to work on the Writing Assignment first draft; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Artist Biography: Life stages, achievements, and cultural contribution of well-known artists; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.27-29 / Computer History: Reading skills (main idea, scanning for specific information); A short summary |
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Identify and research a favorite artist / Continue to work on the Writing Assignment first draft |
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.32-35 / Complete the first draft of Writing Assignment |
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Essay Submission: First draft peer feedback; Short presentation related to their essay topic; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.30-31 / Japanese Currency Museum: The history of Japan’s monetary system |
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Complete the first draft of Writing Assignment / Research the history of money in Japan at http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english |
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Refine research for the Writing Assignment incorporating feedback from peers; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 2 p.36-40 / Identify and research a historical figure on a Japanese bank note |
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Money and Currency: Important Japanese cultural figures; Mini-presentation on a new cultural icon for a Japanese banknote; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.41-43 / Describing Food: Useful vocabulary for describing food |
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Prepare a mini group presentation about a person on a bank note / Read an article exploring Japanese food culture |
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.46-49 / Prepare notes to review for the examination ;TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Review: Review vocabulary, topics, and TOEIC skills for the exam; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.44-45 / Examination: Brief review and administer the exam |
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Complete Exam Review handout before class / Review materials for the exam |
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Review materials for the exam; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 3 p.50-54 / Reflect on the examination and review any lesson content that was challenging; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Presentation Project: Introduction, Form presentation groups and select a museum; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.55-57 / Celebrations and Traditions: Explore Japanese celebrations and traditions; Reading on setsubun; Discuss the importance of cultural events |
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Preview a list of museums for group presentations / Assigned research on a Japanese celebration or tradition |
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Visit the selected museum as a group; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.60-63 / Prepare a short presentation about a Japanese festival; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Japanese History I Edo: Language to describe history; Reading on the history of Edo; Discussion on the relevance of Edo in present-day Japan; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.58-59 / Writing Assignment II: Essay feedback on the first draft and review essay writing skills |
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Idea sharing and planning for the group presentation / Continue to work on the group presentation |
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Continue to work on the group presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 4 p.64-68 / Rewrite the draft of Writing Assignment incorporating the teacher’s feedback; |
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Signs and Symbols I: Language related to describing symbols in various contexts; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.69-71 / Signs and Symbols II: Explore signs and symbols associated with Japan culture |
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Read an article about Japan changing symbols on maps for the benefit of tourists / Research common symbols found in Japan in everyday life |
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Prepare an outline for the group presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 5 p.74-77; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Presentation Skills: Language and skills for presentations; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.72-73 / Japanese History II Meiji: Historical innovations and their impact on contemporary Japan; |
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Complete the group presentation outline / Research an historical event that took place during the Meiji period |
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Complete the final draft of Writing Assignment; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.78-82 / Continue to work on presentations; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Japanese History III Showa: Explore the culture, art, and economics of Japan in the 1980s; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.83-85 / Presentation Preparation I: Presentation preparation as a group |
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Research and briefly present on an aspect of the Showa period / Prepare for the group presentation |
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Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.88-91/Continue to work on the group presentation; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Presentation Preparation II and Practice: Preparing and practicing group presentations; Giving feedback on another group’s presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.86-87 / Group Presentations I: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener |
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Prepare for the group presentation / Practice the presentation |
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Review presentation skills and practice for the presentation; Developing TOEIC Skills Unit 6 p.92-96 / Review and self-assess presentations; TOEIC Reading homework on CoursePower |
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Presentations II: Make a presentation as a group; be an active listener / Review and Wrap-up |
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Practice the presentation / Organize all the handouts and vocabulary list for this course |
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Review and self-assess presentations / Review what has been learnt during the course |
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