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2020　English 7 36-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kurashina Maki 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H104)  
Group
36-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

Students are expected to read the textbook closely before the class. In the classroom, the instructor helps students to comprehend the grammatical structure of the text and to understand its content and context fully. In addition, students learn academic writing skills through various activities.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the class Understanding how the class will be conducted.
Class 2 Reading 1-1: Frida Kahlo Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply.
Class 3 Reading 1-2: Digital Photo Illustration Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply.
Class 4 Writing 1: Structure of a paragraph and an essay Learning the structure of a paragraph and an essay.
Class 5 Reading 2-1: Cleanliness Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply.
Class 6 Reading 2-2: Cleaner Fish Reading the text accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply.
Class 7 Review / Final exam Reviewing and reconfirming contents of the class.

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)

Broukal, Milada, Weaving It Together 4: Connecting Reading and Writing, Advanced Level, ed. by Tomoko Sekiguchi (Shohakusha)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 20% / Writing assignments: 30% / Final exam: 50%

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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