The main objective of ''Intermediate English'' will be to cultivate better      

linguistic skills and habits as well as to increase fluency through             

''informal,'' relaxed practice.                                                 

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

Beginning-level university English or the equivalent.                           

                                                                                

                                                                                

Essentially for students who have completed beginning-level university          

English, or have at least the equivalent in experience and ability,             

''Intermediate English'' will focus on using the English language for           

purposes of communication.  Class sessions will be devoted to                   

conversation, but preparation will require reading and/or writing               

materials to be discussed.  Topics will include current events, social or       

cultural issues, collegiate studies, and serious items of personal interest.    

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

Grades will be based predominantly on participation and impressions             

made throughout the course, but an examination to determine practical           

ability might be given if necessary.                                            

Some reading materials will be made available as handouts.                      

                                                                                

                                                                                

None is required, but an English-to-Japanese and a Japanese-to-English          

dictionary would be useful.                                                     

                                                                                

                                                                                

Participation is very important.