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2016　English 3

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Harada Daisuke 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W935)  
Group
21-RW
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2016/12/8
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 3 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 3. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills

Keywords

Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Each class consists of the following steps.
0. Return homework and review it
1. Read model passages in English and identify their main ideas and details
2. Analyze the structure of the model passages
3. Solve exercise problems

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Chapter 1 Passages about study and research Chapter 1 Passages and exercise problems
Class 2 Chapter 2 Passages about finance Chapter 2 Passages and exercise problems
Class 3 Chapter 3 Passages about history Chapter 3 Passages and exercise problems
Class 4 Chapter 4 Passages about languages and psychology Chapter 4 Passages and exercise problems
Class 5 Chapter 5 Passages about chemistry and energy Chapter 5 Passages and exercise problems
Class 6 Chapter 6 Passages about medicine Chapter 6 Passages and exercise problems
Class 7 Passages in various academic fields (1) To be announced in class
Class 8 Passages in various academic fields (2) To be announced in class

Textbook(s)

Tsuruoka, Tomoyuki, Gary Malmgren, Preparations for new TOEFL iBT: Listening & Reading. Shohakusha, 2009. ISBN 978-4-88198-628-8

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
Activities in class: 20%
Homework assignments: 30%
Final exam: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E114 ： English 4

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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