2020 English 7 11-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Miyanaga Ryuichiro 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W934)  
Group
11-RW
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 7 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

This course aims to enhance students' reading skills and critical thinking by using the textbook noted below. As a preparation for the class, students are to read the assigned text, consulting the dictionary when necessary; in each class, we will make discussions based on the preliminary reading.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class Orientation Read Ch.1
Class 2 Ch. 1 The Universal Language (1) Read Ch.1
Class 3 Ch. 1 The Universal Language (2) Read Ch. 2 Preparation for Mini Quiz
Class 4 Ch. 2 Why Spock Could Never Have Evolved (1) Mini Quiz Read Ch.2
Class 5 Ch. 2 Why Spock Could Never Have Evolved (2) Read Ch.3
Class 6 Ch. 3 Short Cuts to Happiness (1) Preparation for Final Exam
Class 7 Final Exam Review Review Read Ch. 3

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)

Dylan Evans, Emotion: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition). Oxford UP,

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Course Activity 20%, Mini Quiz 20%, Final Exam 60%

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

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

None

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