2016 English 5

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tamura Masatoshi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(H116)  
Group
再2
Course number
LAE.E211
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 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 will practice reading and listening skills using the textbook. They are urged to prepare for mini tests in every class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Short introduction Unit 1: Antislimming Hormones Understand the course objectives
Class 2 Unit 2: Early Birds Happier and Healthier? A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 3 Unit 3: Reef under Growing Threat A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 4 Unit 4: Cancerous Coloring? A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 5 Unit 5: Clues to Einstein's Genius A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 6 Unit 6: Gene Linked to Longer Sleep A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 7 Unit 7: Amazon Dam Gets Go-ahead A mini test Brush up reading and listening skills
Class 8 Unit 8: New Test for Cancer The end-of-the-quarter exam and review Brush up reading and listening skills

Textbook(s)

Power Up Your English with CNN News, Shinji Ogasawara, Ako Okuda, Pino Cutrone, Asahi Press.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 30%
Homework assignments and mini tests: 30%
Final exam: 40%

Related courses

  • ZEN.E396 : English 6

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

None

Other

None

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