Communication Strategies 1

Course Overview

Course description

In this course, students develop their communication skills through a variety of pair, group, and class ac-tivities. Emphasis is placed on developing speaking and listening fluency, important conversation struc-tures, and communication strategies. In addition, critical thinking skills, AI use skills, and vocabulary are acquired.

Course goals

• [Goal1] Develop speaking fluency and accurate pronunciation.

• [Goal 2] Learn and apply conversation structures and relevant grammar.

• [Goal 3] Develop strategies and higher-level cognitive skills related to communication.

• [Goal 4] Develop deep knowledge of 2000 word level vocabulary.

 

Download a generic course syllabus here

Specific details related to each teacher are available on the Waseda Moodle course page.

Information

Materials

• Textbook: Communication Strategies 1. Sixth Edition (2024). Sheppard, C., Fujii, M., Manalo, E., Masuda, H., Orita, N., Sakai, H, Shinohara, Y., Tanaka-Ellis, N., and Ueno, Y. Tokyo, Japan: DTP Publishers.

• Weekly Vocabulary Lists with Collocations (Week 1- Week 14)

Assessment and grading

• Components
  • Unit Tasks & Assignments
  • In-Class Performance
  • Speaking Tests
• Test Absence Policy
• Student Performance Record Sheet (SPRS) 2025

Further Information

• Statement on academic honesty
• TOEIC-IP test information
• Placement information

Supplemental materials

• How to study the vocabulary list
• Useful websites for listening, speaking, and pronunciation practice
• Japanese scientists (passage reading videos and worksheets)
• Final written exam (NOT conducted in AY2024 or later)
  • Final written exam
  • Sample test (questions, answer sheet, and suggested answers)

Harassment Consultation