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2018　English 3 30-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(S322)  
Group
30-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

The instructor will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues related to the writings or movies, and (4) present their own opinions in writing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 How to organize a meeting. Understand an ideal figure of a chairperson.
Class 2 Discussion on gun control. A role of a chairperson 1 (To start the meeting (1/2)). Learn templates to start the meeting.
Class 3 Discussion on death penalty. A role of a chairperson 1 (To start the meeting (2/2)). Learn templates to start the meeting.
Class 4 Discussion on MLDA. A role of a chairperson 2 (To organize the meeting (1/2)). Learn templates to organize the meeting.
Class 5 Discussion on euthanasia. A role of a chairperson 2 (To organize the meeting (2/2)). Learn templates to organize the meeting.
Class 6 Discussion on college education. A role of a chairperson 3 (To conclude the meeting (1/2)). Learn templates to conclude the meeting
Class 7 Discussion on city infrastructure. A role of a chairperson 3 (To conclude the meeting (2/2)). Learn templates to conclude the meeting.
Class 8 Review and final examination Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammer, and passage construction

Textbook(s)

Handouts (selections from procon.org)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20% Assignments: 30% Final exam: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E114 ： English 4

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

None

Other

None

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