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2019　English 3 6-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kondo Akiko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(H102)  
Group
6-LS
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/18
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 focus of this class will be to improve students’ listening and speaking abilities by listening to NHK NEWSLINE, an international news program. After learning important words and phrases used in the news story and words and expressions related to the topic, students will listen to the news, do listening comprehension quizzes and dictation practice, and understand the details of the news. They will also practice reading its script aloud and speaking using some of the expressions learned.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class introduction The purpose and format of TOEFL Comprehend the objective of the course.
Class 2 Unit1 Sprouting New Sushi Ideas Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 1-6 of the textbook.
Class 3 Unit2 In the Pole Position Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 7-12 of the textbook.
Class 4 Unit3 Easing Off Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 13-18 of the textbook.
Class 5 Unit4 In Memory of Monty Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 19-24 of the textbook.
Class 6 Unit5 Dating the AI Way Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 25-30 of the textbook.
Class 7 Unit6 Floating on a Dream Do vocabulary and writing exercises on pages 31-36 of the textbook.
Class 8 Review and term-end examination Review the scope of the exam.

Textbook(s)

Yamazaki, Tatsuro/Stella M. Yamazaki/Erica C. Yamazaki, NHK NEWSLINE 2, Kinseido
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4072-3

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Grading will be based on the following: Term-end examination (60%), mini tests (10%), and in-class contribution (30%).

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • 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

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