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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Miyamoto Tomoko 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W351)  
Group
38-RW
Course number
LAE.E214
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

Based on English 7, English 8 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

For each unit in the textbook:
・Students will be required to read the text of the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
・The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the unit, (2) show an example of Japanese translation of the text and solutions to the exercise problems.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 6 Cultural Awareness--Culture Preparation for Unit 6
Class 2 Unit 7 Living off the Grid--Lifestyles Preparation for Unit 7
Class 3 Unit 8 The Actor’s Craft--The Performing Arts Preparation for Unit 8
Class 4 Unit 9 Eco-Packaging--Conservation Preparation for Unit 9
Class 5 Unit 10 Pop-up Shops--Business Trends Preparation for Unit 10
Class 6 Unit 11 Screen Time--Growing Up Preparation for Unit 11
Class 7 Final exam and review Preparation for final exam

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)

Reading Fusion 3
Author: Andrew E. Bennett
ISBN: 9784523179047
Nan'un-do ¥2,200＋tax

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 30%
Assignments: 20%
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.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

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