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2016　English 4

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Helen Lewis 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W322)  
Group
2-LS-ADV
Course number
LAE.E114
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2016/12/8
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 4 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 4. 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 week we will focus on a chapter from the textbook with a focus on various speaking and listening activities. Reading and writing activities will be used as a preparation for expressing opinion orally and listening and responding to other students. We will focus on the second half of the textbook.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Complete Chapter 7 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 2 Complete Chapter 8 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 3 Complete Chapter 9 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 4 Revision of Chapters 7-9 and test Revision and deliver presentations
Class 5 Complete Chapter 10 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 6 Complete Chapter 11 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 7 Complete Chapter 12 Use help questions correctly. Four language skills with a focus on writing to prepare for speaking.
Class 8 Revision of Chapters 10-12 and test Revision and deliver presentations

Textbook(s)

Concepts for Today

Reference books, course materials, etc.

n/a

Assessment criteria and methods

Two presentations will account for 80 percent of the final grade with a higher weighting on the final presentation. Class participation and effort will account for 20 percent of the final grade.

Related courses

  • LAE.E113 ： English 3

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

None

Other

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