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.)
Wed5-6(W621)  
Group
再3
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 are required to read the unit and watch the video before coming to the class. The instructor will clarify the essential point of the unit. The class activity will also include discussions and short-essay writing in English.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction and short speech Understand the course objectives
Class 2 Unit 1 Ramen Revolution Understanding the English text in Unit 1 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 3 Unit 2 Top Twirler Understanding the English text in Unit 2 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 4 Unit 3 Hope for the Future Understanding the English text in Unit 3 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 5 Unit 4 How to Beat the Heat Understanding the English text in Unit 4 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 6 Unit 5 Party, Brazilian-style Understanding the English text in Unit 5 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 7 Unit 6 Smart Phones, Smart Kids Understanding the English text in Unit 6 and answer questions there correctly.
Class 8 Review and final exam Reviewing and confirming what students have learned in class.

Textbook(s)

What's on Japan 8 (Kinseido)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class 30%
Exams 70%

Related courses

  • ZEN.E396 : English 6

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

None

Other

To be announced in class.

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