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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Unuki Ryo 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W611)  
Group
4
Course number
LAE.E112
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 2 follows English 1 to solidify the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as to foster international awareness, as both are typically required in the globally expanding domain of scientific and technological research activities. It also prepares students to study or do research abroad in the future. Students are assigned training exercises that cover the four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and listening materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as the fundamentals of science and technology. Practice exercises in writing and speaking are provided so that students can develop communication competence to participate in discussions and conferences where opinions are exchanged through both text and speech. TOEFL-type exercise problems are also used in the course.

This course aims to establish a solid base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is, as mentioned in "Course description and aims" of English 1, composed of three elements: (1) identifying relevant information accurately, (2) exercising fair judgement to form a valid opinion, and (3) stating opinions clearly and persuasively.

Each student is assigned to a group led by an instructor. Instructors for each group conduct the course using the "Course description and aims" and "Student learning outcomes" as the basic framework. "Class direction," "Course schedule," and other information below explain the features of each class.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・Strengthen practical English abilities that are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to accurately grasp the main ideas and arguments of written and spoken materials in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・Have increased their knowledge of effective vocabulary and expressions to actively communicate their ideas and opinions in English
・Be able to write their own short paragraphs with a clear purpose
・Be able to state their opinions with good organization

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

For each of the following units in the textbook:
1. Students are required to read the text closely and to do the exercises before coming to class.
2. The instructor (1) checks the answers, (2) clarifies the essential points, (3) teaches useful expressions, and (4) has them do some other exercises.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Review of English 1 To review the final exam of English 1
Class 2 Unit 7: Geometry Story 2: Artificial Photosynthesis (1) 1. To understand about geometry 2. To learn the words and phrases related to it 3. To read an essay on artificial photosynthesis
Class 3 Story 2: Artificial Photosynthesis (2) Unit 8: Chemistry in Everyday Life Grammar: Passive Voice 1. To read an essay on artificial photosynthesis 2. To understand about chemistry in everyday life 3. To learn the words and phrases related to it 4. To learn how to use the passive voice
Class 4 Unit 9: Energy Grammar: Multiplicative Numerals 1. To understand about energy 2. To learn the words and phrases related to it 3. To learn how to use multiplicative numerals
Class 5 Unit 10: Statistics and Probability Story 3: The Nobel Prize 1. To understand about statistics and probability 2. To learn the words and phrases related to them 3. To read an essay on the Nobel Prize
Class 6 Unit 11: Acids, Alkalis and Esters 文法：接続詞、接続副詞 1. To understand about acids, alkalis and esters 2. To learn the words and phrases related to them 3. To learn how to use conjunctions and conjunctive adverbs
Class 7 Unit 12: Waves Grammar: Comparative Adjectives and Adverbs 1. To understand about waves 2. To learn the words and phrases related to them 3. To learn how to use comparative adjectives and adverbs
Class 8 Final Exam Review To measure the students' achievement To review the main points

Textbook(s)

SASAJIMA Shigeru, et al. _CLIL Basic Science & Math_. Tokyo: Sanshusha, 2018.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts are given in class when necessary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on the degree to which they can put what they have learned in class to practical use.

Activities in class & homework assignments: 30%
Final Exam: 70%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Other

It is possible that the planned activities may be altered, depending on the students' achievement, etc.

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