基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	基礎演習Ⅰ（総　英）／Freshmen Seminar Ⅰ
時間割コード ／Course Code	H210010004
開講所属 ／Course Offered by	総合文化学部英米言語文化学科コース決定前／College of Global and Regional Culture Department of British and American Language and Culture
開講区分 ／semester offered	前期／First Semester
単位数 ／Credits	2.0
学年 ／Year	1,2,3,4
主担当教員 ／Main Instructor	サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS
科目区分 ／Course Group	専門科目　専門科目必修／専門科目 専門科目必修
遠隔授業 ／Remote lecture	No

担当教員情報/Instructor Information

教員名 ／Instructor	教員所属名 ／Affiliation
サラ　K　エリス／SARA　KATE　ELLIS	英米言語文化学科／Department of British and American Language and Culture

※ポリシーとの関連性 ／*Relevance to Policy	This four-skill course develops students’ skills in critical thinking, creativity, discussion, presentation, and writing for both academic and other purposes, and serves as preparation for Seminar II.
授業に関する問い合わせ ／Inquiries about classes	Information will be provided on the first day of class, or email ellis@okiu.ac.jp
学びの準備 ／Prepare to learn	ねらい ／Goal In Basic Seminar 1, students will develop academic skills through reading, research, and discussion of various topics, while honing academic and creative writing through reflections, short response papers and various types of presentation. メッセージ ／Message This course will be conducted primarily in English, except in cases where Japanese is necessary. Active participation, consistent effort, and independent study are required. This will be a safe environment where you will be able to make mistakes as part of the process. 到達目標 ／Attainment Targets Through this seminar, you will develop the following knowledge and skills: 1. Analyze readings and generate ideas about a range of topics. 2. Write short pieces that demonstrate reflective and analytical thinking. 3. Participate actively in class discussions and deliver brief presentations. 4. Develop informal responses into organized response papers.
学びの実践 ／Learning Practices	授業計画 ／Class Plan The instructor will provide this information on the first day of class. テキスト・参考文献・資料など ／Textbooks, references, materials, etc. Course materials will be provided. Please have a good English dictionary on hand, and be prepared to write by hand in a notebook dedicated specifically to this class. 学びの手立て ／Way of learning Students who miss more than one-third of the total class sessions will receive a failing grade unless special circumstances are recognized by the university. Out-of-class reading, reports, and preparation for discussions and in-class assignments are required. Active participation in class is also expected. 評価 ／Evaluation Participation (attitude and in-class engagement): 30%, Reflection journals and written assignments: 50%, Short oral presentations: 20%
生成AIの利用について ／Generative AI Usage	生成AIの利用範囲 ／Rules for the use of Generative AI Usage ①利用を認めない(教員の指示がある場合を除く) 補足事項（任意） ／Additional Information The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus if necessary. In such cases, students will be informed in advance.
学びの継続 ／Continuing to learn	次のステージ・関連科目 ／Next Stage and Related Courses This course prepares students for Freshmen Seminar II
授業外学修時間の考え方 ／Overtime Learning	授業外学修時間はシラバスの授業計画を参考にして、計画・実施してください。

No.	回（日時） ／Time (date and time)	授業計画 ／Class Plan	授業時間外学修の内容 ／Out-of-Class Learning	備考 ／Notes
1	1	Orientation (course introduction, expectations and discussion)	Reading & short introductory reflection
2	2	Discussion; introduction to reflection writing; decide class topics	Reading & Reflection
3	3	Topic 1 discussion	Reading & Reflection; prepare mini-presentation
4	4	Mini-presentation #1 (anecdote / short explanation format)	Reading & Reflection; prepare mini-presentation
5	5	Topic 2 discussion	Reading & Reflection; prepare mini-presentation
6	6	Mini-presentation #2 (visual aid / poster style)	Reading & Reflection
7	7	Topic 3 discussion	Reading & Reflection; prepare mini-presentation
8	8	Mini-presentation #3 (informative presentation)	Reading & Reflection
9	9	Topic 4 discussion	Reading & Reflection;prepare mini-presentation
10	10	10. Mini-presentation #4 (persuasive or opinion presentation)	Reading & Reflection; decide on final topic
11	11	12. Writing workshop: developing reflections into short essays; free writing	Draft outline
12	12	Structuring a response paper	Write first draft of response paper
13	13	Writing workshop and peer review	Revise response paper; prepare short presentation
14	14	Final presentations and discussion	Final revision of response paper
15	15	Final presentations; wrap up discussion	Submit final revision of response paper