2016 English 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Inaba Mariko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(Language Lab 4)  
Group
48-RW
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

improve reading comprehension by reading the textbook and other materials given as necessary
vocabulary building
write short paragraphs

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 self-introduction and orientation none
Class 2 Complete Unit 1 Classbook exercises
Class 3 Complete Unit 2, vocabulary test Classbook exercises
Class 4 Complete Unit 3 Classbook exercises
Class 5 Complete Unit 4, vocabulary test Classbook exercises
Class 6 Complete Unit 5 Classbook exercises
Class 7 Complete Unit 6 Writing assignment
Class 8 Test and Review none

Textbook(s)

Read and Think! 3

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none

Assessment criteria and methods

Vocabulary tests and writing exercises

Related courses

  • ZEN.E396 : English 6

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

None

Other

None

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