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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- First-Year Courses
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- School of Computing
- School of Life Science and Technology
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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
- Department of Social and Human Sciences
- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Uenishi Tetsuo
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(W321)
- Group
- 再1
- Course number
- LAE.E212
- 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
Based on English 5, English 6 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
In each class, students will practice through quizzes on the content of the textbook, “Leading the Way: Major Japanese Corporations" and closely review it.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | The course approach and overview will be explained. / quizzes on “Chapter 6 Sekisui House” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
| Class 2 | quizzes on “Chapter 7 Seven-Eleven Japan” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
| Class 3 | Mid-term review (1) | Review and fix what have been learned so far |
| Class 4 | quizzes on “Chapter ８ Taisho Pharmaceutical" and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
| Class 5 | quizzes on “Chapter 9 Toyota Tsusho” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
| Class 6 | Mid-term review (2) | Review and fix what have been learned so far |
| Class 7 | quizzes on “Chapter 10 Japan Cash Machine” and close review on them | Master basic English expressions of scientists and technician in various business scenes |
| Class 8 | Review on the whole | Review and fix what have been learned in this course. |
Textbook(s)
"Leading the Way: Major Japanese Corporations" Nan-un-do
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful sources will be referred to as necessary.
Assessment criteria and methods
Class participation including quizzes in classes: 60% Mid-term and final review tests: 40%
Related courses
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
Attendance at the first class or contact beforehand by email is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
