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2019　English 7 30-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W371)  
Group
30-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

Listen to various kinds of English in TV news broadcasts, using visual clues to supplement understanding.
Practice note-taking while listening and viewing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to course Unit 1, Wonky vegetables Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 2 Unit 2, Money for children’s sports Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 3 Unit 3, Living on a houseboat in London Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 4 short mid-quarter quiz Unit 4, Tracking down dog owners with DNA Revision of Units 1-3 materials. Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 5 Unit 5, A hybrid solar balloon Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 6 Unit 6, The freedom tower in New York Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.none
Class 7 Unit 7, Home-schooling Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a TV news item in English.
Class 8 review and test or final task Review of Units 1-7 materials

Textbook(s)

Seeing the World through the News, book 4. 金星堂、2017年

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation 30%
Mid-quarter quiz 30%
Final test or assessment task40%
Students who fail to attend three times will not receive credit.

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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