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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kurashina Maki 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H104)  
Group
36-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 7, English 8 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 are expected to read the textbook and answer the exercise questions before the class.
In the classroom, the instructor helps students to comprehend the grammatical structure of the text and to understand its content and context fully.
In addition, students learn academic writing skills through various activities.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Reading 3-1: Body Language Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through exercises.
Class 2 Reading 3-2: Extraversion and Introversion Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through exercises.
Class 3 Writing 3: Summary Writing Learning how to write a summary in English.
Class 4 Reading 4-1: The Toe of the Shoe Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through exercises.
Class 5 Reading 4-2: Trousers and Skirts Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through exercises.
Class 6 Writing 4: The Argument Essay Learning how to write an argument essay.
Class 7 Reading 6-1: Winterblossom Garden Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through exercises.
Class 8 Review / Final exam Reviewing and reconfirming contents of the class.

Textbook(s)

Broukal, Milada, Weaving It Together 4: Connecting Reading and Writing, Advanced Level, ed. by Tomoko Sekiguchi (Shohakusha)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 20% / Writing assignments: 30% / Final exam: 50%

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.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Other

None

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