ENGLISH ACADEMIC SKILLS 1(PEARL)

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Subtitle	Introduction to Learning and Research in Higher Education
Lecturer(s)	LEE, JACKSON K.
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Fall
Day/Period	Wed.1
Campus	Hiyoshi
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	65351
Faculty/Graduate School	ECONOMICS
Department/Major	ECONOMICS PEARL COURSE
Year Level	1
Field	FOREIGN LANGUAGES MANDATORY FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (ENGLISH) (PEARL)
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Course Description	Through language learning, students develop an understanding of diverse cultures, thereby broadening their perspectives and advancing their proficiency through level-based courses. By integrating foreign languages and economics, they develop a broad understanding of the world and the ability to express their ideas logically.
K-Number	FEC-EC-12101-112-09

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FEC	ECONOMICS
Course Administrator	Department/Major	EC	ECONOMICS
Main Course Number	Level	1	First-year level coursework
	Major Classification	2	Foreign Languages Course
	Minor Classification	10	Foreign Language Ⅰ - English
	Subject Type	1	Required subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	1	Language
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		09	Education and related fields

Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The aim of this course is to help first-year students to learn practices and skills that are pivotal for academic studies at university level.

The course introduces a range of academic skills – analytical reading, academic writing, effective presentation, research skills – and responsible academic practices such as how to avoid plagiarism. In both semesters, students learn and develop these skills through undertaking various assignments. The syllabi in both semesters are designed to guide students in the research process step by step.
- EAS I focuses on the research process that is needed for writing a research paper. Students learn how to conduct research reading (collect, evaluate and record information) on a topic of their choice and present the results of their research in the two main assignments of the course: a review article and an oral presentation.
- Building on what they have learned in EAS I, students undertake a research project in EAS II, with the aim to complete a research paper on the topic of their choice. (Students have the option of working on the topic that they have chosen in EAS I). They present the results of their research in the two main assignments of the course: a research paper and an oral presentation.

By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
- understand features of academic studies;
- take an independent and reflective approach to their learning;
- understand the process of academic research;
More specifically, the students will be able to:
- engage with academic discourses in an analytical and critical manner;
- take a strategic and analytical approach in reading, summarise the texts they read, and formulate critical responses to them;
- identify and locate relevant academic texts and sources of information for their studies;
- use their reading in their own work in responsible and appropriate manner;
- present their arguments in a clear, overall structure, both in writing and oral presentations;
- use the English language accurately and effectively, in a style suitable for academic work;
- engage in and contribute to productive group discussion.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Not applicable

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Presentations
Discussions, Debates

Preparatory Study

Students are expected to do homework and assignments set by the instructor or included in the syllabus. Many of these are related to their research project, and students are expected to spend time outside class hours conducting research to move their research project forward.

Course Plan

Lesson 1

1. Self-introduction
2. Guidance on the course
3. Introduction to academic writing

Lesson 2

1. Introduction to academic writing
2. Structure of Research Paper

Lesson 3

1. Process of Research
2. How to find a good research question and answer

Lesson 4

Media Centre Seminar (video)

Lesson 5

1. Research Plan
2. Assignment: Review Article
3. How to use research reading in your writing
4. Assignment: Comparative summary

Lesson 6

1. Summary and critical evaluation writing practice
2. Producing an outline of an academic paper

Lesson 7

1. Research Reading Presentation
2. Peer-review of outline
3. Structure of Review Article

Lesson 8

1. In-class writing test and review

Lesson 9

1. Peer-review of introduction and body paragraphs of the review article

Lesson 10

Peer-review of the review article draft

Lesson 11

1. Presentation Skills

Lesson 12

Final Presentation: Review Article on the chosen topic and Q & A session

Lesson 13

Final Presentation: Review Article on the chosen topic and Q & A session

Lesson 14

Feedback on Review Articles

Other

Course work and assignments

Method of Evaluation

Fall: Reading assignments - 10%; Research paper and other written works - 50%; Final presentation and other oral assignments - 20%; other (including participation) - 20%

Spring: Reading assignments - 10%; Research paper and other written works - 50%; Final presentation and other oral assignments - 20%; other (including participation) - 20%

Generative AI Policy for Classes

Students are not allowed to use AI for any purposes in any of the assignments, unless instructed otherwise by the instructor. Misconduct engaged in the assignments and other course work will be punished strictly. See details in the "Academic Misconduct" section of the Course Registration Guide.

Textbooks

Turabian, Kate L. (2018). A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9th ed. University of Chicago Press. ISBN-13: 978-0226430577.

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Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.