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2019　English 4 7-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Nakamura Akira 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(3ラボ)  
Group
7-LS
Course number
LAE.E114
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/4
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

We will use only English in class. Students are required to read the relevant unit and prepare in advance. Students are also required to participate in class actively.　Review each unit because a review quiz will be regularly given in class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 9 Living Situations Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 2 Unit 10 Survival Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 3 Review test Unit 11 Work Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 4 Unit 11 Work Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 5 Unit 12 Lifestyle Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 6 Unit 13 Travel Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 7 Unit 14 Finances Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.
Class 8 Unit 15 Changes Final examination Listening comprehension and oral communication practice, using materials in the unit of the textbook.

Textbook(s)

Impact Listening 3. 2nd ed. (2007). Kenton Harsch & Kate Wolfe-Quintero. Pearson Longman. ISBN-10: 9620058038
ISBN-13: 978-9620058035

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation: 30%
Unit Quizzes: 40%
Final examinations: 30%

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

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