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2019　English 4 21-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(S423)  
Group
21-RW
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

The instructor will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues related to the writings or movies, and (4) present their own opinions in writing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction: Review of the last quarter Define a good topic sentence
Class 2 Write a good argumentative essay Learn writing skills for discussions
Class 3 Discussion on the U.S. culture 1 Improve your composision skill by using transition signals 1
Class 4 Dicussion on the U.S. culture 2 Improve your composision skill by using transition signals 2
Class 5 Discussion on entertainment 1 Sophisticate your vocabulary 1
Class 6 Discussion on entertainment 2 Sophisticate your vocabulary 2
Class 7 Evaluate academic essays Learn how to evaluate academic essays.
Class 8 Review and final examination Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammar, and passage

Textbook(s)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on their practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20%. Assignments: 30%. Final exam: 50%.

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

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