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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kiyama Lorinda
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(H115)
- Group
- 9-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
Students will improve vocabulary, speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through TED talks and related exercises. They will give two short presentations as part of the midterm and final exams.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 6, "Education" | Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations. |
| Class 2 | Unit 7, "Moving Forward" | Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations. |
| Class 3 | Unit 8, "The Real Me" | Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations. |
| Class 4 | Midterm Exam on Units 6-8; Presentation | Review vocabulary and phrases in units 6-8; assess listening comprehension and short response ability |
| Class 5 | Unit 9, "A Healthy Life" | Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations. |
| Class 6 | Unit 10, "Ideas" | Practice vocabulary and phrases on the unit topic; listen to conversations and discuss; mini-presentations. |
| Class 7 | Final Exam on Units 9-10 | Review vocabulary and phrases in units 9-10; assess listening comprehension and short response ability; short presentations on a topic of your choice; peer feedback |
| Class 8 | Final Presentations | Short presentations on a topic of your choice; peer feedback |
Textbook(s)
Amanda Jeffries, Lewis Lansford, and Daniel Barber, Perspectives 4 (National Geographic Learning, 2018)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
none
Assessment criteria and methods
Homework preparation 20%
Midterm exam 30%
Midterm presentation 10%
Final exam 30%
Final presentation 10%
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
