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2020　English 6 10-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yako Hiroko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W351)  
Group
10-RW
Course number
LAE.E212
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 5, English 6 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 will learn how to read English articles critically and also learn how to write English academic essays effectively through various activities while they will acquire vocabulary from the Academic Word List which is highlighted to help students learn the most relevant words for academic and professional life.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 3 City Solutions: Reading 1 Unit 3 Reading 1
Class 2 Unit 3 City Solutions: Video, Reading 2 Unit 3 Reading 2
Class 3 Unit 3 City Solutions: Writing Unit 3 Writing
Class 4 Unit 4 Danger Zones: Reading 1 Unit 4 Reading 1
Class 5 Unit 4 Danger Zones: Video, Reading 2 Unit 4 Reading 2
Class 6 Unit 4 Danger Zones: Writing Unit 4 Writing
Class 7 Wrap Up/ Final Examination Preparation for the final examination

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)

Pathways Second Edition: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking, 3A, National Geographic Learning

Reference books, course materials, etc.

You must bring your English-Japanese and Japanese-English Dictionaries.
Other teaching materials will be introduced and handed out in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class Participation (including class preparation): 20%, Assignments: 20%, Quizzes: 20%, Final Examination: 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • 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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