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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Inaba Mariko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(W351)  
Group
27
Course number
LAE.E111
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 1 defines and solidifies the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as fosters international awareness, as both are typically required in the globally expanding domain of scientific and technological research activities. It also prepares students to study or do research abroad in the future. Students are assigned training exercises that cover the four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and listening materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as the fundamentals of science and technology. Practice exercises in writing and speaking are provided so that students can develop confidence and competence to participate in discussions and conferences where opinions are exchanged through both text and speech. TOEFL-type exercise problems are also used in the course.

This course aims to establish a base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is composed of three elements: (1) identifying relevant information accurately, (2) exercising fair judgement to form a valid opinion, and (3) stating opinions clearly and persuasively. English 1 covers these three elements, and the communication abilities acquired will help students in the future when they have to assume positions of responsibility in group activities.

Each student is assigned to a group led by an instructor. Instructors for each group conduct the course using the "Course description and aims" and "Student learning outcomes" as the basic framework. "Class direction," "Course schedule," and other information below explain the features of each class.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・Become aware of the degree to which practical English abilities are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to grasp the main ideas and arguments of written and spoken materials in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・Have increased their knowledge of effective vocabulary and expressions to actively communicate their ideas and opinions in English
・Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions
・Be able to understand the structural characteristics of good paragraphs and write their own short paragraphs with unity and coherence

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
1. In this course, an instructor with work experience as an interpreter and also with expertise in the fields of theatrical art and architecture will provide hands-on education in efficient English communication.

2. Also, the instructor’s ten-year teaching experience at language schools (International Education Center and Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin) will help students learn listening skills, note-taking skills that are useful in actual life.

Keywords

Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, 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

1. Playing crosswords
2. Listening to short passages in English followed by note-taking, listening to numbers in English
3. Reading the textbook, one chapter a week
4. Vocabulary test to be conducted every other week (as a listening practice)

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 self-introduction in English, explanation on the textbook express yourself in English, getting to know your classmates
Class 2 Chapter 9 / An Introduction to Islam follow exercises in the chapter reading aloud 1 minute sight translation
Class 3 finish chapter 9 watch on youtube a concert by a singer mentioned in the chapter check grammar and vocabulary
Class 4 Chapter 3 / Stamp Out Bullying crossword puzzle to see how words are defined sight translation analyze structure of the text
Class 5 Finish Chapter 3 followed by a vocabulary test for Chapter 9 and 3 review of the vocabulary
Class 6 Chapter 10 / It's a Big Issue read the actual magazine "The Big Issue" crossword puzzle 2 sight translation and check vocabulary
Class 7 Finish Chapter 10 and start Chapter 3 / Speed Performance crossword on the Olympics sight translation and check structure of the text

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

PRISM orange, visual and audio materials prepared by instructor

Reference books, course materials, etc.

handouts to be distributed at each lesson

Assessment criteria and methods

participation in class (20%), quiz (30%), final exam (50%)

Related courses

  • 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.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

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