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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Narum Paul
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(W332)
- Group
- 3-LS-ADV
- Course number
- LAE.E114
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2019
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2019/11/15
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
English 4 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 4. 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
Classes will be conducted revolving around the textbook, half a unit per class, with students urged to discuss topics and ask each other questions in pairs or groups of three. Units from the textbook will be chosen in consultation with the students during the first class. Test during the seventh week to assess listening ability, vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and understanding (essay).
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Class introduction, Unit 4, "Our Changing Planet," Lesson A (An Earth Sciences Lecture) | Buy the textbook, peruse contents |
| Class 2 | Unit 4, "Our Changing Planet," Lesson B (Video: I Am Red, A Conversation about Selecting a College) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 3 | Unit 5, "Making a Living, Making a Difference," Lesson A (A Talk about a Cooperative Business) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 4 | Unit 5, "Making a Living, Making a Difference," Lesson B (Video: Light for India's Villages, A Meeting about Social Responsibility) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 5 | Unit 6, "Design with Purpose," Lesson A (A Guest Lecture about Design) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 6 | Unit 6, "Design with Purpose," Lesson B (Video: Designing the Future, A Conversation with a Teaching Assistant) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 7 | 90-minute test covering Units 4-6 | Prepare for test |
| Class 8 | Review of test results and individual feedback | Nothing |
Textbook(s)
Level 4, Pathways: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, 2nd edition, Paul Macintyre (National Geographic Learning)
ISBN 978-1-337-40774-8 (Student Book)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dictionary (preferably electronic)
Assessment criteria and methods
Test during the 7th week (1/3rd listening, 1/3rd vocab and grammar, 1/3rd essay)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, private conversation, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- 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
