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Graduate School Courses

ELA010   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 1): Academic Reading and Writing ARW1 is a core course in the ELA Program. By engaging with important intellectual issues through core topics and readings, this course develops students’ academic English proficiency in reading (intensive and extensive), writing, discussion, and study skills. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills, a cornerstone for further coursework in the liberal arts.

ELA020   E CREDIT:(6)   SPRING+AUTUMN   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 2): Academic Reading and Writing ARW2 is a core course in the ELA Program. By engaging with important intellectual issues through core topics and readings, this course develops students’ academic English proficiency in reading (intensive and extensive), writing, and discussion. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills, a cornerstone for further coursework in the liberal arts. This course is taught over two terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA022   E CREDIT:(1)   SPRING+AUTUMN   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 2): Academic Skills This course provides instruction in a variety of skill areas such as study skills, research, presentation, and communicative skills. The course is taught over two terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA030   E CREDIT:(9)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program (Stream 3): Academic Reading and Writing Along with Reading and Content Analysis 3, ARW3 is a core course in the ELA Program. By engaging with important intellectual issues through core topics and readings, this course develops students’ academic English proficiency in extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills, a cornerstone for further coursework in the liberal arts. This course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA031   E CREDIT:(6)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program (Stream 3): Reading and Content Analysis Along with Academic Reading and Writing 3, RCA3 is a core course in the ELA Program. Through intensive reading, this course helps students to develop reading skills and strategies to become independent readers of academic texts. By incorporating the experience of teachers as learners of English as a foreign language, the course is designed to assist students to comprehend academic texts, and to take a further step in analyzing their genre, structure, tone and socio-cultural context. Writing, such as paraphrasing and summarizing, is introduced to increase accuracy in comprehension. The course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA032   E CREDIT:(4)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 3): Academic Skills This course provides instruction in a variety of skill areas such as study skills, research, presentation, and communicative skills. The course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA040   E CREDIT:(9)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 4): Academic Reading and Writing Along with Reading and Content Analysis 4, ARW4 is a core course in the ELA Program. By engaging with important intellectual issues through core topics and readings, this course develops students’ academic English proficiency in extensive reading, writing, and discussion. Particular emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills, a cornerstone for further coursework in the liberal arts. This course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA041   E CREDIT:(9)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 4): Reading and Content Analysis Along with Academic Reading and Writing 4, RCA4 is a core course in the ELA Program. Through intensive reading, this course helps students to develop reading skills and strategies to become independent readers of academic texts. By incorporating the experience of teachers as learners of English as a foreign language, the course mainly focuses on comprehension of the texts by providing essential skills and strategies. In addition, analysis of the texts such as their genre, structure, tone and socio-cultural context will be addressed. Writing, such as paraphrasing and summarizing, is introduced to increase accuracy in comprehension. The course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA042   E CREDIT:(4)   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program(Stream 4): Academic Skills The purpose of this course is to offer additional support to the core Academic Reading and Writing and Reading and Content Analysis courses.By providing practical opportunities in class, the course aims to further develop and nurture students’ language abilities. Through the use of appropriate materials, students will develop confidence in their individual academic abilities, such as study skills, research, presentation, and communicative skills. The course is taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELA043   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   English for Liberal Arts Program (Stream 4): Foundations of Research Writing This course provides students with additional instruction and experience in research writing prior to taking Research Writing (RW). It is intended to further supplement the academic writing covered in the first year of ELA 4 and provide a transition to RW.

ELA060   E CREDIT:3   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program: Research Writing This course is the culmination of all the courses in the ELA Program. The aim is to serve as a bridge between the ELA and the CLA. It provides an opportunity to explore a particular academic area, with emphasis on students’ critical thinking, analytical reading, research, and writing skills. Students are required to produce a significant, documented, research paper.

ELA080   E CREDIT:1   EVERY TERM   English for Liberal Arts Program: Seminar in Research Writing English Language Program students who need to complete both Sophomore English and Theme Writing are to take this course. This course provides students with additional individual guidance when taking Research Writing (RW).

ELG101   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Overseas Academic Skills Intensive study of practical English skills (e.g. study skills, oral presentation skills) at ICU Study English Abroad Program affiliated universities during the summer. This is an elective course for first-year ELA students who participate in the Freshman SEA Program.

ELG102   E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Overseas Research Writing Intensive study of research writing skills at ICU Study English Abroad Program affiliated universities during the summer. This is an elective course for sophomore students who participate in the Sophomore SEA Program.

ELG103   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   Overseas English Intensive study of practical English skills (with special focus on advanced presentation skills) at ICU Study English Abroad Program affiliated universities during the summer. This is an elective course for first-year ELA students who participate in the Freshman SEA Program.

ELG201   E CREDIT:2   EVERY TERM   Advanced English Studies: TOEFL This course is open to ELA students who have completed their freshman ELA requirements, and non-native English-speaking JLP track students who wish to further develop their English language skills (However, ELA track students who enter ICU in September may be given an approval by the ELA Director to take the course before completing the freshman ELA requirements). This course aims to improve students academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through intensive practice, and substantially increase their vocabulary, in order to help them perform to the best of their ability on the TOEFL, which is often a prerequisite for academic study abroad.

ELG202   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   Advanced English Studies: IELTS This course is open to ELA students who have completed their freshman ELA requirements, and non-native English-speaking JLP track students who wish to further develop their English language skills (However, ELA track students who enter ICU in September may be given an approval by the ELA Director to take the course before completing the freshman ELA requirements). This course aims to improve students academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through intensive practice, and substantially increase their vocabulary, in order to help them perform to the best of their ability on the IELTS, which is often a prerequisite for academic study abroad.

ELG203   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN+WINTER   Advanced English Studies: Presentation Skills This course is open to ELA students who have completed their freshman ELA requirements, and non-native English-speaking JLP track students who wish to further develop their English language skills (However, ELA track students who enter ICU in September may be given an approval by the ELA Director to take the course before completing the freshman ELA requirements). This course aims to improve students presentation skills. By practicing individual and group presentations, students are expected to learn effective presentation skills in English. In particular, this course focuses on improvement in 1) making a presentation plan based on conditions (purpose, audience, equipment, etc.), 2) organizing a presentation plan from introduction to conclusion, 3) providing effective audio/visual materials, 4) making effective use of voice and gestures, and 5) managing questions and answers.

ELG204   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   English College Composition for JLP Track Students Writing is perhaps the most important academic skill required for success in university courses. English College Composition is designed for JLP track students who do not participate in the ELA (ELP). It introduces a writing-as-process approach to help students learn how to efficiently produce text that is clear, concise, and logical. Topics to be covered include the writing process itself (planning, drafting, and revising), common methods of rhetorical development, argumentation, paragraphs as units of development, sentences as patterns of expression, diction, tone, and style. The final part of the course focuses on the research essay.

ELG205   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Senior Thesis Writing for Social Sciences (English) This course is open to students majoring social sciences, especially economics and business. Writing in English is the most important form of communication in the academic community. Improved writing skills leads to better collaboration with other social scientists, and therefore good writing skills are essential for those wishing to pursue an academic career in social sciences. This course will focus on research writing using the IMRaD structure.

ELG206   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Senior Thesis Science Writing (English) This course is open to NS major students. Writing in English is the most important form of communication in the scientific community. Improved writing skills leads to better collaboration with other scientists, and therefore good writing skills are essential for those wishing to pursue a scientific career. This course will focus on scientific report writing using the IMRaD structure.

ELG207   E CREDIT:2   WINTER   Advanced English Studies: Creative Writing This course aims to develop students' understanding of short fiction writing. More specifically, the course would focus on the core concepts of fiction writing such as theme and plot. In addition, students produce a piece of fiction using original characters and viewpoints. The course goal is to develop students' ability to express their ideas through creative use of language. This course is open to ELA students who have completed their freshman ELA requirements and non-native English-speaking JLP track students who wish to further develop their English language skills.

ELG301   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   The Foundations of Tutoring Academic Writing (English) This course aims to prepare students with the necessary skils to provide effective writing tutorials in English. The course teaches the theoretical foundations of academic writing and tutoring. The topics covered include the process approach, roles of tutoring as a constructive dialogue in the writing process, as well as the roles of effective writing tutors. The course also offers a practical component with opportunities for tutorial observations, mock tutorials, and reflective practice in tutoring.

ELP001   E CREDIT:(8)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program A: Academic Reading and Writing By providing practice in English reading, writing, and discussion, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills and their critical thinking ability.These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP002   E CREDIT:(4)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program A: Communicative Strategies Courses in listening, speaking and reading strategies designed to improve English communication skills.These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP003   E CREDIT:(6)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program A: Reading and Content Analysis By providing an opportunity for students to read English texts critically and express ideas clearly in writing, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills.These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP011   E CREDIT:(8)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program B: Academic Reading and Writing By providing practice in English reading, writing, and discussion, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills and their critical thinking ability. These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP012   E CREDIT:(4)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program B: Communicative Strategies Courses in listening, speaking and reading strategies designed to improve English communication skills. These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP013   E CREDIT:(6)   EVERY TERM   English Language Program B: Reading and Content Analysis By providing an opportunity for students to read English texts critically and express ideas clearly in writing, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills. These courses are taught over three terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP021   E CREDIT:(8)   SPRING+AUTUMN   English Language Program C: Academic Reading and Writing By providing practice in English reading, writing, and discussion, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills and their critical thinking ability. These courses are taught over two terms which must be taken in sequence.

ELP022   E CREDIT:(4)   SPRING+AUTUMN   English Language Program C: Reading and Content Analysis By providing an opportunity for students to read English texts critically and express ideas clearly in writing, this course allows students to enhance their English proficiency and develop academic study skills. These courses are taught over two terms which must be taken in sequence.

JLP011   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J1: Japanese This course is the CEFR A1 level course of spoken and written Japanese. It focuses on communication activities relevant to the learners themselves and their immediate surroundings. Ten class hours/week .

JLP012   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J2: Japanese This course is the CEFR Level Al/ A2 course of spoken and written Japanese. It focuses on interactive communication activities which learners encounter. Ten class hours/week. Prerequisite: “J1: JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP013   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J3: Japanese This course is the CEFR Level A2 course of spoken and written Japanese. It focuses on communication activities relevant to social contexts which learners encounter. Ten class hours/week. Prerequisite:“J2: JAPANESE”or equivalent.

JLP014   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J4: Japanese This course aims to help students learn spoken and written Japanese for academic purpose through variety of familiar topics about society and culture at CEFR B1 level. Eight class hours/week. Prerequisite: “J3: JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP015   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J5: Japanese This course aims to help students learn foundation in spoken and written Japanese for academic purposes through topics on society and culture at the CEFR B1 level. Eight class hours/week. Prerequisite: “J4: JAPANESE”or equivalent.

JLP016   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J6: Japanese This course  aims to help students learn spoken and written Japanese for academic purposes through a variety of social subjects or slightly professional topics at the CEFR B1/B2 level. Eight class hours/week. Prerequisite: “J5: JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP017   J CREDIT:5   EVERY TERM   J7: Japanese This is a CEFR B2 level course that prepare students to participate in university lectures taught in Japanese. It aims to provide language skills such as expressing oneself in a wide range of fields. Six class hours/week. Prerequisite: “J6: JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP025   J CREDIT:3   SPRING+AUTUMN   Advanced Seminar in Japanese A This course aims to develop near native speaker competency in Japanese language. It places emphasis on listening and speaking proficiencies. Four class hours/week. Prerequisite “J7: JAPANESE” or equivalent. Placing emphasis on listening and speaking proficiencies in Japanese language, this course aims to develop near native speaker competency and academic skills, through discussions and presentations.

JLP026   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Advanced Seminar in Japanese B This course aims to develop near native speaker competency in Japanese language. It places emphasis on reading and writing proficiencies. Four class hours/week. Prerequisite “J7: JAPANESE” or equivalent. Placing emphasis on reading and writing proficiencies in Japanese language, this course aims to develop near native speaker competency through various reading materials, discussions and presentations.

JLP071   J CREDIT:1   SPRING+WINTER   Special Japanese Kanji 1 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through this course, students will acquire the foundation of Kanji learning and master reading and writing of about 600 Kanji and expand vocabulary. One class hour/ week. Enrollment into this course will be decided by the placement test administered during the orientation period.

JLP072   J CREDIT:1   SPRING+WINTER   Special Japanese Kanji 2 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through this course, students will acquire reading and writing of about 1100 Kanji in total and expand vocabulary. One class hour/week. Prerequisite: SPECIAL JAPANESE KANJI 1 or equivalent.

JLP073   J CREDIT:1   SPRING+WINTER   Special Japanese Kanji 3 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through this course, students will acquire reading and writing of about 1600 Kanji in total and expand vocabulary. One class hour/week. Prerequisite: SPECIAL JAPANESE KANJI 2 or equivalent.

JLP081   J CREDIT:4   EVERY TERM   Special Japanese 1 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through this course, students will acquire such basic skills as vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing passages, oral expression necessary for university student. Five class hours/week. Prerequisite: “INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE FOR FIRST/HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS” or equivalent.

JLP082   J CREDIT:3   EVERY TERM   Special Japanese 2 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through “SPECIAL JAPANESE 2”, students will acquire such skills as vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing passages, oral expression expected for university student. Five class hours/week. Prerequisite: “SPECIAL JAPANESE 1” or equivalent.

JLP083   J CREDIT:3   EVERY TERM   Special Japanese 3 Special Japanese Program is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. Through “SPECIAL JAPANESE 3”, students will acquire such skills as vocabulary building, reading comprehension, writing passages, oral expression expected for university student. Four class hours/week. Prerequisite: “SPECIAL JAPANESE 2” or equivalent.

JLP085   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN   Introduction to Japanese for First/Heritage Language Speakers This course is for students who will learn Japanese as a mother tongue, first language, or heritage language. The aim of this course is to provide a sound basis for studying Japanese at JLP for those students without formal training in Japanese language. Six class hours/week. Students will be exposed to various spoken and written Japanese and will acquire skills to study Japanese in academic context.

JLP086   J CREDIT:1   SPRING+WINTER   Vocabulary and Kanji for Intermediate Learners of Japanese 1 This course is for students who take "Japanese as a Foreign Language Program." It provides an opportunity to learn reading, writing, and usage of vocabulary and kanji in the first half of intermediate level Japanese. One class hour/week. Prerequisite: “J3:JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP087   J CREDIT:1   SPRING+WINTER   Vocabulary and Kanji for Intermediate Learners of Japanese 2 This course is for students who take "Japanese as a Foreign Language Program." It provides an opportunity to learn reading, writing, and usage of vocabulary and kanji in the latter half of intermediate level Japanese. One class hour/week. Prerequisite: “J4: JAPANESE” or equivalent.

JLP088   J CREDIT:2   SPRING   Special Japanese: Research Writing This course is for students who have completed or have been exempted from “SPECIAL JAPANESE 3” and “SPECIAL JAPANESE KANJI 3”. Students will learn how to write an argumentative report by experiencing writing on a topic of their own choice. Upon completion of the course, students will master how to write a research paper. Recommended to consider a topic to explore for research prior to taking this course. Prerequisite: “SPECIAL JAPANESE 3” and “SPECIAL JAPANESE KANJI 3” or equivalent. Two class hours/week (Two credits). Those who completed "ENGLISH FOR LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM: RESEARCH WRITING" may take this course with the approval of the JLP director.

JLP097   J CREDIT:2   EVERY TERM   Japanese: Step by Step This course is aimed to learn basic Japanese. At the end of the course, students will be able to communicate in daily life situations in simple Japanese, including basic written scripts.