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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Harada Daisuke
- Class Format
- Exercise (ZOOM)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(H112)
- Group
- 12-RW
- 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
For each unit in the textbook:
・Students are required to read the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
・The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the unit, (2) shows solutions to the exercise problems, and (3) asks students to read and/or construct a paragraph on a given topic using the points of the day.
Homework assignments include paragraph writing as well as reading-comprehension exercises. Homework is reviewed by the instructor.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chapter 7 Passages about management accounting and project management | Management Accounting Project Management Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 2 | Chapter 8 Passages about life on campus and scholarships | Student Conversation Scholarships Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 3 | Chapter 9 Passages about education and global problems | Graduation Recognition Ceremony Food crisis Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 4 | Chapter 10 Passages about astronomy | Astronomy Class Solar System and Pluto Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 5 | Chapter 11 Passages about social science | Research Work Symbolism and Mustang Horses Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 6 | Chapter 12 Passages about media and theatrical performance | Modern Media as a Resource Lee Strasberg and "Method Acting" Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension |
| Class 7 | Passages in various academic fields Final Exam | Exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension Summarizing and writing opinions |
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)
Tsuruoka, Tomoyuki, Gary Malmgren, Preparations for new TOEFL iBT: Listening & Reading. Shohakusha, 2009. ISBN 978-4-88198-628-8
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional readings and homework will be provided to cover the topic of the week.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-class activities 20%
Homework assignments 30%
Final exam 50%
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
