2017 English 4 25-LS-ADV

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Helen Lewis  David Pinkney  De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(H104)  
Group
25-LS-ADV
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

Students will cover four more chapters from Concepts for Today 4. Each chapter will be covered over two weeks with the first week focusing on clarifying vocabulary, grammar, and topic and the second week emphasizing student response in writing and discussion. This is an advanced class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Start Chapter 5 Vocabulary review, comprehension and initial response.
Class 2 Complete Chapter 5 Written and spoken response to topic
Class 3 Start Chapter 6 Vocabulary review, comprehension and initial response.
Class 4 Complete Chapter 6 Written and spoken response to topic
Class 5 Start Chapter 7 Vocabulary review, comprehension and initial response.
Class 6 Complete Chapter 7 Written and spoken response to topic
Class 7 Start Chapter 8 Vocabulary review, comprehension and initial response.
Class 8 Complete Chapter 8. Final presentation and written response to presentations by peers Final presentation and written response to presentations by peers

Textbook(s)

Concepts for Today 4
Cengage 978111 033057

Reference books, course materials, etc.

English:English dictionary

Assessment criteria and methods

Active participation
Satisfactory completion of homework assignments
Final presentation and written response

Related courses

  • LAE.E113 : English 3

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

None

Other

Socrative Student application

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