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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
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- 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)
- Satsuma Tatsuro
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr3-4(Language Lab 4)
- Group
- 37-RW
- Course number
- LAE.E214
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2018
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2018/3/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
Based on English 7, English 8 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
Students will practice reading skills by using the textbook. Students will also practice writing short essays on topics related to each chapter.
Class activities include short presentations and quizzes.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction/Group Discussion | Introduction/Group Discussion Understand how the class will be conducted. Get used to exchanging opinions in a group. |
| Class 2 | Chapter 9 | Understand the text in Chapter 9 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 3 | Chapter 10 | Understand the text in Chapter 10 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 4 | Chapter 11 | Understand the text in Chapter 11 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 5 | Chapter 12 | Understand the text in Chapter 12 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 6 | Chapter 13 | Understand the text in Chapter 13 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 7 | Chapter 14 | Understand the text in Chapter 14 and express one's opinions on the topic. |
| Class 8 | Exam and Review | Review and confirm what the students have learned in class. |
Textbook(s)
Different Perspectives: Understanding Current World Issues (Kinseido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
In-class performance: 40%
Final exam: 60%
Related courses
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
None.
