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2017　English 4 9-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kiyama Lorinda 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W936)  
Group
9-LS
Course number
LAE.E114
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2017/3/17
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 4 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 4. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills.

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

Attendance at each class is crucial as the focus is on listening and speaking in class. There will be vocabulary, reading, and mini-presentation homework exercises. The midterm and final exams are opportunities to review new vocabulary and phrases, and to assess listening comprehension and short response ability.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 6, Travel Hassles and Experiences Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 2 Unit 7, Minds at Work Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 3 Unit 8, Humor Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 4 Midterm Exam on Units 6-8 Review vocabulary and phrases in units 6-8; assess listening comprehension and short response ability
Class 5 Unit 9, What Lies Ahead? Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 6 Unit 10, An Interconnected World Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 7 Final Exam on Units 6-10, Final Presentations Review vocabulary and phrases in units 6-10; assess listening comprehension and short response ability; short presentations on a topic of your choice; peer feedback
Class 8 Final Presentations Short presentations on a topic of your choice; peer feedback

Textbook(s)

Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher, 2012. Summit with ActiveBook 2 (2nd edition). Pearson Education (ISBN-13: 978-0-13-267995-4)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation, 24%
Homework, 10%
Midterm Exam, 20%
Final Exam, 30%
Final Presentation, 16%

Related courses

  • LAE.E113 ： English 3

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

None

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