2016 English 7

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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
44-LS
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

Listen to various kinds of English (and sometimes Japanese) to analyze habits and tendencies of your act of listening
Practice listening to numbers in English
Practice note-taking
Conduct short tests and dictation a few times during the quarter

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 self-introduction in English and warm-up practice none
Class 2 chapter 1 and other exercises none
Class 3 chapter 1 and other exercises none
Class 4 chapter 2 and short test none
Class 5 chapter 2 and other exercises none
Class 6 chapter 3 and other exercises none
Class 7 chapter 3 and short test none
Class 8 test and review none

Textbook(s)

The Legendary Speeches and Presentations of Steve Jobs and handouts from teacher

Reference books, course materials, etc.

to be instructed in class when necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

tests and active participation in class

Related courses

  • LAE.E214 : English 8

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

None

Other

none

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