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2020　English 7 30-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W371)  
Group
30-LS
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

Listen to various kinds of English in TV news broadcasts, using visual clues to supplement understanding.
Practice note-taking while listening and viewing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to course Unit 1, Wonky vegetables Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on wastage of farm produce due to visual appearance.
Class 2 Unit 2, Money for children’s sports Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on exercise among children and educational policy.
Class 3 Unit 3, Living on a houseboat in London Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on housing shortage and innovative solutions.
Class 4 short mid-quarter quiz Unit 4, Tracking down dog owners with DNA Review of Units 1-3 materials. Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on pet waste and a technology-based identification system.
Class 5 Unit 5, A hybrid solar balloon Revision of Units 1-3 materials. Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on a unique application for solar energy
Class 6 Unit 6, The freedom tower in New York Revision of Units 1-3 materials. Vocabulary, listening and note-taking skills for understanding a British TV news item on the new building and the memorial to the 9-11 attacks.
Class 7 review and test or final task Review of Units 1-7 materials

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)

Seeing the World through the News, book 4. 金星堂、2017年

Reference books, course materials, etc.

none

Assessment criteria and methods

Class participation 30%
Mid-quarter quiz 30%
Final test or assessment task40%
Students who fail to attend three times will not receive credit.

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

Other

none

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