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2018　English 3 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(W931)  
Group
9-LS
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 3 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 3. 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 improve vocabulary, speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through TED talks and related exercises. They will give two short presentations as part of the midterm and final exams.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 1, "Hopes and Dreams" Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 2 Unit 2, "Reading the World" Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 3 Unit 3, "Pristine Places" Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 4 Midterm Exam; Presentation Review vocabulary and phrases from Units 1-3; assess listening comprehension and short response ability.
Class 5 Unit 4, "Discovery" Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 6 Unit 5, "Global Citizens" Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 7 Final Exam Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations.
Class 8 Final Presentation Review vocabulary and phrases from Units 4-5; assess listening comprehension and short response ability.

Textbook(s)

Amanda Jeffries, Lewis Lansford, and Daniel Barber, Perspectives 4 (National Geographic Learning, 2018)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none

Assessment criteria and methods

Homework preparation 20%
Midterm exam 30%
Midterm presentation 10%
Final exam 30%
Final presentation 10%

Related courses

  • LAE.E114 ： English 4

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

None

Other

tba

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