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2016　English 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Satsuma Tatsuro 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H115)  
Group
33-LS
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2017/1/11
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 5 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more 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 English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies

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

Students are required to read the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to the class. Listening practice will be an important part of the class activity, and the instructor will clarify the essential point of the unit. Students are expected to participate actively in discussions about topics related to the reading/listening materials, and write paragraphs and short essays as well. The class activity will also include making short speeches.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction and short speech Understanding how the class will be conducted. Getting used to making a short speech.
Class 2 Unit 1 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 1 and answering questions there correctly. Writing assignment
Class 3 Unit 2 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 2 and answering questions there correctly.
Class 4 Unit 3 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 3 and answering questions there correctly.
Class 5 Unit 4 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 4 and answering questions there correctly.
Class 6 Unit 5 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 5 and answering questions there correctly.
Class 7 Unit 6 and short speech Understanding the English text in Unit 6 and answering questions there correctly.
Class 8 Review and final exam Reviewing and confirming what students have learned in class.

Textbook(s)

BBC Understanding the News in English 9 (Kinseido)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class 20%
Assignments 20%
Final exam 60%

Related courses

  • ZEN.E396 ： English 6

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

None

Other

None.

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