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2018　English 5 32-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(S224)  
Group
32-LS
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2018/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 5 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 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 be required to practice English pronunciation and do listening exercises in each class, as well as orally express their ideas about the contemporary issues in each unit of the textbook.
Students must bring an English dictionary with them to class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation and Unit 1, Names Understand the course objectives. Listening and speaking related to the issue of names in diverse cultures.
Class 2 Unit 2, Global English Listening and speaking related to varieties of English across the globe.
Class 3 Unit 3, Phobias Listening and speaking related to the issue of individual phobias.
Class 4 Unit 4, The Global Economy Listening and speaking related to the issue of the interrelatedness of modern economies.
Class 5 review and mid-quarter quiz Revision of vocabulary, are phrases and content in units 1 to 4
Class 6 Unit 5, How We Each Learn Best Listening and speaking related to the issue of individuated optimal learning.
Class 7 Unit6 The Silk Road Listening and speaking related to the Silk Road and its historical significance
Class 8 Review Final test Review the course contents.

Textbook(s)

『Contemporary Topics 2』4th Edition. Pearson Education 2017年

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Supplementary handouts may also be provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation 30%
Mid-quarter quiz 30%
Final test 40%
Students who fail to attend three times will not receive credit.

Related courses

  • LAE.E212 ： English 6

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

None

Other

None

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