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2019　English 7 5-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Burns Mark 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(1ラボ)  
Group
5-LS
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

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.

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, 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

In this subject, classes will be conducted in English and will cover each unit of the textbook. Students will be expected to participate fully in weekly conversational activities. Students will also be required submit the occasional written assignment and occasionally prepare presentations.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation, begin Chapter 1 Impact Craters-Evidence of a Violent Past Introductions and class book exercises
Class 2 Complete Chapter 3 Tides-The Ocean's Rise and Fall Class book exercises and discussion.
Class 3 Complete Chapter 5 Colors in the Sky-Blue Skies and Rainbows Class book exercises and discussion.
Class 4 Complete Chapter 7 Dark Matter and Dark Energy-The Biggest Mysteries Classbook exercises
Class 5 Complete Chapter 8 Natural Selection-Darwin's Voyage on the Beagle Class book exercises and discussion.
Class 6 Complete Chapter 10 The Hazards of Space Travel-A Risky Endeavor Class book exercises and discussion.
Class 7 Presentation preparation week Make and conduct a survey of classmates.
Class 8 Presentations and Q&A sessions Presentations and Q&A sessions

Textbook(s)

Our Place in the Universe, Ian Bowring, et al. Seibido, ISBN 978-4-7919-1015-1.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

A good Japanese/English dictionary.

Assessment criteria and methods

In class participation 40%, homework: 20%, final presentation: 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Other

None

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