基本情報/Basic Information

開講科目名 ／Course	基礎演習Ⅱ（総　英）／Freshmen Seminar Ⅱ
時間割コード ／Course Code	H210020002
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	後期／Second 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 course develops students’ skills in analysis, critical thinking, and creativity, along with their ability to present ideas through academic writing and oral presentations.
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 Building on Freshmen Seminar I, this course develops reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while introducing basic research, source citation, and academic writing. Students will also deliver an extended presentation on a topic related to their paper, strengthening critical thinking, discussion, and academic communication skills. 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 By the end of the semester, students will develop the following skills. 1. Critically read and discuss relevant topics and reflect on them in writing. 2. Develop one of their chosen research topics into an academic research paper. 3. Evaluate and properly cite sources. 4. Give a formal presentation on the topic of their paper.
学びの実践 ／Learning Practices	授業計画 ／Class Plan The instructor will provide more detailed 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. Students are expected to complete out-of-class reading, reports, and preparation for discussions and in-class assignments. Active participation is also required. 評価 ／Evaluation Participation (attitude and in-class engagement): 30%, Written assignments and other homework 25%, Final paper (including all drafts) 30%, Final presentation 15%.
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 further academic work and research, including the completion of their undergraduate thesis.
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, diagnostic discussion)	Reading and introductory reflection
2	2	Discussion: choosing topics and initial research ideas	Reading and reflection
3	3	Topic discussion / research focus	Reading and reflection; begin gathering sources and notes
4	4	Topic discussion / research focus	Reading and reflection; prepare presentation
5	5	Mini-presentation #1 (topic overview / present ideas)	Reading and reflection
6	6	Research strategies and approaches	Reading and reflection; prepare presentation
7	7	Mini-presentation #2 (preliminary findings)	Reading and reflection; refine ideas
8	8	Research questions and developing a thesis statement	Reading and reflection; clarify thesis statement
9	9	Writing workshop: creating a rough outline	Draft outline
10	10	Drafting an introduction and main points	Draft introduction and refine outline
11	11	Drafting session: body and conclusion	Draft body paragraphs and conclusion
12	12	Peer review and citations workshop/Prepare presentations	Reflect on feedback; add citations
13	13	Citation workshop/Presentation preparation and practice	Prepare final presentations
14	14	Final presentations and draft polishing	Prepare final presentations and revise reports
15	15	Final presentations and discussion	Submit final drafts of research papers and final reflection