| 1 | 1st semester Introduction to the course (講義概要、評価方法、講師紹介) |
| 2 | Interacting in class: getting acquainted with the classmates |
| 3 | Interacting in class: finding information about each other |
| 4 | The basics of creating sentences, paragraphs and essays Groups organized |
| 5 | The basics of outlining and organizing a speech |
| 6 | The basics of making an effective presentation |
| 7 | Speaking in a small group Model presentations by students in other classes (video) |
| 8 | Developing a presentation |
| 9 | Group presentations |
| 10 | Group presentations |
| 11 | Group presentations |
| 12 | Group presentations |
| 13 | Deadline for a writing assignment |
| 14 | 2nd semester Summer holiday reports Deadline for an outline of the individual presentation |
| 15 | Individual presentations |
| 16 | Individual presentations |
| 17 | Individual presentations |
| 18 | A model presentation by a best speaker of each group |
| 19 | Explaining the debate process and organizing groups |
| 20 | Preparing for a debate: title & outline Deadline for a writing assignment |
| 21 | Preparing for a debate: group discussion |
| 22 | Debate |
| 23 | Debate |
| 24 | Discussion |
| 25 | Discussion |
| 26 | Course reflection Deadline for a writing assignment |