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2019　English 5 4-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamada Susan Adams 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W351)  
Group
4-LS
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 5 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more 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 English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies

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

Reading and writing individually outside of class, in-‐‑‒class speaking in groups, practice of discussion skills, participation in group and class discussions.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the course, discussion questions Use questions accurately
Class 2 Unit 1, Global Warming, discussion questions Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises
Class 3 Unit 2, Globalization, discussion questions Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises
Class 4 Unit 3, Foreigners Living in Japan, discussion questions Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises
Class 5 Unit 4, Employment Issues, discussion questions Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary ), Classbook exercises
Class 6 Unit 5, Men and Women, discussion questions Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises
Class 7 Unit 6, The Supernatural, discussion questions Discussion skills (Pros and Cons), Classbook exercises
Class 8 Revision and progress check Review, examination

Textbook(s)

Coffeeshop Discussions: the foundation of "good" discussions. Alan Bassaer. Nan'undo.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

A good English/English dictionary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Vocabulary tests, writing exercises, and discussion participation.

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • 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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