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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Tamura Masatoshi 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(3ラボ)  
Group
44-RW
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/8
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

Students must familiarize themselves with topics described in the required learning section before coming to class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Orientation (Handouts provided) Understand the course objectives
Class 2 Unit 1 Super Language Learners: How do people learn many languages? Vocabulary Test 1　Comprehension Check List 1 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 3 Unit 2 Flat Organizations: Do we need a boss? Vocabulary Test 2 Comprehension Check List 2 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 4 Unit 6 Sleep Myths: Early to bed and early to rise? Vocabulary Test 3 Comprehension Check List 3 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 5 Unit 8 Free Speech: Should there be any limits? Vocabulary Test 4 Comprehesion Check List 4 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 6 Unit 9 Science Fiction: Can it predict the future? Vocabulary Test 5 Comprehension Check List 5 Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 7 Reading Exercises Using Handouts Vocabulary Test 6 Questions and Answers Check meanings of the new vocabularies and do exercises in advance
Class 8 Final Exam and Review Review the whole course

Textbook(s)

Understanding Our New Challenges (Seibido)　(ISBN 978-4-7919-3426-3)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be instructed in class when necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class activities including homework 60%, Final Exam 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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