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2016　English 7

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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.)
Mon5-6(W331)  
Group
19-LS-ADV
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2016
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2017/1/11
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 7 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, 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

The focus of this course is advanced speaking and listening skills. We will use the text book and videos selected by the teacher to engage with diverse and challenging topics. There will be many chances to practise speaking in different contexts including pair, small group, and in front of the entire class. The students will have a chance to express their opinions and listen to each other as well as to contribute to the direction of the learning itself.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation, Chapter from Section 1 - Your Life Use help questions, classbook exercises
Class 2 Presentation 1 Deliver a prepared speech
Class 3 Chapter from Section 2 - Free Time Listening, impromptu speaking, pair discussion
Class 4 Presentation 2 Deliver a prepared speech
Class 5 Chapter from Section 3 - Modern Times Listening, impromptu speaking, pair discussion
Class 6 Presentation 3 Deliver a prepared speech
Class 7 Chapter from Section 4 - Civic Life Listening, impromptu speaking, pair discussion
Class 8 Presentation 4 Deliver a prepared speech

Textbook(s)

Compeling Conversations,for Advanced ESL students Roth

Reference books, course materials, etc.

n/a

Assessment criteria and methods

Four presentations over the eight weeks will account for 80 percent of the final grade
20 percent will be class participation and effort

Related courses

  • LAE.E214 ： English 8

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

None

Other

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