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2020　English 4 6-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kondo Akiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(H113)  
Group
6-LS
Course number
LAE.E114
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 4 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 4. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills.

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

The focus of this class will be to improve students’ listening and speaking abilities by listening to news materials from AFP World Academic Archive. After learning important words and phrases used in the news story, students will listen to the news, do listening comprehension quizzes and dictation practice, understand the details of the news, and practice reading its script aloud. They will also read commentary on the news and practice speaking their opinions about the issue by using the expressions learned.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Lesson 8 Buy from green companies & Lesson 9 Think of innovative new ways to repurpose old material Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 49-60 of the textbook.
Class 2 Lesson 9 Think of innovative new ways to repurpose old material & Lesson 10 Raise your voice against discrimination Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 55-66 of the textbook.
Class 3 Lesson 11 Bike, walk, or use public transportation & Lesson 12 Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 67-78 of the textbook.
Class 4 Lesson 12 Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum & Lesson 13 Educate young people on climate change Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 73-84 of the textbook.
Class 5 Lesson 14 Avoid plastic bags to keep the ocean safe and clean & Lesson 15 Plant a tree and help protect the environment Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 85-96 of the textbook.
Class 6 Lesson 15 Plant a tree and help protect the environment & Lesson 16 Use your right to elect the leaders Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 91-102 of the textbook.
Class 7 Review and term-end examination Review the scope of the exam.

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)

Shishido, Makoto, Kevin Murphy, and Mariko Takahashi, AFP World News Report 5, Seibido
ISBN: 978-4-7919-7211-1

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Grading will be based on the following: Term-end examination (70%) and in-class contribution (30%).

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • 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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