The SALC Modules
What are the Modules?
The SALC Modules are courses of work that last for eight weeks. There are currently eight different modules - two for Freshman students and five for Sophomore students and one non-credit module for Juniors and Seniors. Learners participating in the Modules can get maximum extra 10 points on their Freshman English class grade or the relevant Sophomore class grade.
Who should take the Modules?
The Modules are for students who want to either improve specific areas of their English proficiency, or learn the skills to become a successful independent language learner. The SALC Modules are optional, but provide an excellent opportunity for learners to develop their language learning skills outside the classroom.
Modules Chart
First Steps Module
This is a learner training module where learners learn about some of the important ways they can become more autonomous language learners. Each week, students complete a series of activities and then apply the concepts to their own language learning. Students receive weekly written comments from their learning advisor in addition to attending workshops at three points during the process. The final project is for the learners to create their own learning plan.
Learning How to Learn Module
Students begin by working with their learning advisor in order to create a personalized learning plan. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Sophomore Writing Module
Students design a personalized learning plan to develop their writing skills with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Sophomore Media English Module
Students design a personalized learning plan to develop their Media English skills with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Sophomore Speaking Module
Students design a personalized learning plan to develop their speaking skills with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Sophomore Reading Module
Students design a personalized learning plan to develop their reading skills with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Sophomore Business English Module
This is only available for IBC students at the moment. Students design a personalized learning plan to develop their business English skills with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan over an eight-week period with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
Preparing for your Future (Exam Module)
Designed for students who plan to study abroad or using English at work in the future. Students design a personalized learning plan to prepare for TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS with help from a learning advisor. They then implement the plan with both face-to-face and written support from their learning advisor.
FRESHMAN:
The Freshman Modules are the First Steps Module and the Learning How to Learn Module.
The First Steps Module is a learner training course and takes learners on theefirst stepsfof becoming a good independent learner. The Module covers topics such as eLearning Stylesf, eLearning Strategiesf and eTime Managementf. The final project is to write a learning plan in which the learner has complete choice in what they study.
In the Learning How to Learn Module the learner uses (or revises) the learning plan they wrote at the end of the First Steps Module and works through their own curriculum. The emphasis is on the development of language learning awareness, but students tend to notice an improvement in language proficiency too.
SOPHOMORE:
There are five Sophomore Modules: the Writing Module, the Media English Module, the Speaking Module, the Reading Module and the Business English Module.
When taking a Sophomore Module, the learner and learning advisor work closely together and communicate both face-to-face and in writing via a learning diary.
Aims
The purpose of the modules is to promote learner autonomy and develop self-directed learning skills in a supported and enjoyable way. Students draw on previous knowledge, for example, from what they learned in class or in other modules to create and implement an individualized course of independent study.
Through the process of monitoring, experimentation and reflection, by interacting with others, by selecting and using appropriate resources, and by receiving support from learning advisors, the learners develop a deeper level of cognitive and metacognitive awareness.
Outcomes
At the end of the process, learners are likely to see an improvement in language proficiency in their target areas. By the end of the module period, students should be able evaluate the effectiveness of the process and be able to create an implement an effective course of independent study in the future.
JUNIOR & SENIOR:
The Module available for Junior and Senior students is the Preparing for your Future Module. Students who need help with preparing for IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC can take the Preparing for your Future Module. They will not receive any credits for taking this module, but it will help them to plan their learning and to use SALC materials.
More information
If you are a KUIS student and would like more information about the SALC Modules please talk to a SALC learning advisor, or send an email to salc@kanda.kuis.ac.jp stating your year and the Module you are interested in. You can register online for modules via the student website http://elisalc.org/modules