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2019　English 7 45-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Inaba Mariko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(4ラボ)  
Group
45-RW
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/11/11
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

read articles from newspapers and magazines on two different historical figures
review grammar and learn vocabulary from what we read
read a film script
broaden vocabulary and brush up writing in English

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Distribution of class materials read an introductory article about Alan Turing write about yourself in English
Class 2 read the first story about Alan Turing from BBC website watch the film "The Imitation Game" sigh-translate the story learn new vocabulary
Class 3 read and finish the first story about Alan Turing watch the film to deepen understanding on Alan Turing sight-translate the story learn new vocabulary
Class 4 read and the second story about the Turing Test watch the film using the script of the scenes for the week grammar review, sight translation learn new vocabulary
Class 5 vocabulary test on the three articles continue to read the second story about the Turing Test work on a crossword about Halloween grammar review learn new vocabulary
Class 6 finish the second story about the Turing Test work on a crossword about professions watch the film using the script for the week grammar review learn new vocabulary on IT
Class 7 read the third story about Alan Turing work on a crossword related to IT go through a vocabulary list on IT grammar review learn new vocabulary
Class 8 review test on the articles read by week 7 vocabulary test on IT check level of comprehension

Textbook(s)

handouts from instructor

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

class participation
vocabulary tests and end-of-term examination

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

homework to be given at certain points

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