English 7 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.
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
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will engage in reading and research of debate topics, developing questions, making points, and stating and supporting their opinions.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to the course. Discussion questions | Understand/question course contents and general policies |
Class 2 | Unit 1. Global warming | Critical thinking skills |
Class 3 | Unit 2. Globalization | Discussion skills |
Class 4 | Unit 3. Foreigners Living in Japan | Presentation skills |
Class 5 | Unit 4. Employment Issues | Persuasion skills |
Class 6 | Unit 5. Men and Women | Prioritizing skills |
Class 7 | Unit 6. The Supernatural | Interpersonal skills |
Class 8 | Reflection/Examination | Review, examination |
Stimulating Conversation:thinking critically about current issues. Greg Goodmacher. Intercom Press
English-English dictionary
Written assignments, in-class preparation, discussion participation, examination
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