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2019　English 3 25-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tamura Masatoshi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(W932)  
Group
25-LS
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/8
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

Preparation: Read the handout provided in the previous week. Work on vocabulary exercises in the unit ( "lesson" ).
In class: Small group work based on the handout. Answer check of the homework. Listening practice.
*There are dictation and vocabulary quizzes. Each student is required to give one short speech or more in the quarter. Details will be provided in the first week of the course.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction (handouts provided) Understand the overview of the course
Class 2 Lesson 1 Hello Kitty: Japanese Kawaii Culture (Understanding Japanese Culture) Understand the content of lesson 1
Class 3 Lesson 2 Life with No Technoogy (Digital Detox) Understand the content of lesson 2
Class 4 Lesson 3 College Major (Society and Higer Education) Understand the content of lesson 3
Class 5 Lesson 4 Climate Change (Understanding Ecology Problems) Understand the content of lesson 4
Class 6 Lesson 5 Food Safery (How to Protect Ourselves from Hidden Danger) Understand the content of lesson ５
Class 7 Lesson 6 Alternative Energy (How to Avoid Energy Crisis) Understand the content of lesson 6
Class 8 Final exam and group work Review the overall content of the course

Textbook(s)

AFP World News Report 3 (Seibido)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be instructed in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class (including homework assignments and mini-tests): 60%
Final exam: 40%

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

Other

None

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