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2021　English 3 19-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Watanabe Miui 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W934)  
Group
19-RW
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2021/8/6
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 3 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 3. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills

Keywords

Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, 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 required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students' reading/writing skills.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Understanding course objectives
Class 2 "Unit 1: Dear Diary" Understanding paragraph structure (1): Main/supporting sentences Read the assigned text and complete exercises.
Class 3 "Unit 3: Swine Flu" Understanding paragraph structure (2): Text coherence Read the assigned text and complete exercises.
Class 4 "Unit 5: Paul Gauguin" Distinguishing fact from opinion Mini Quiz Read the assigned text and complete exercises.
Class 5 "Unit 6: Bicycle Fever" Supporting a claim Read the assigned text and complete exercises.
Class 6 "Unit 7: In the Spirit of Suomi" Summarizing (1): Identifying key ideas Read the assigned text and complete exercises.
Class 7 "Unit 8: Cord Blood" Summarizing (2): Text oranization Final Exam Read the assigned text and complete exercises. Review of 3Q

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)

Success with Reading 3, [Seibido]. ISBN:978-4-7919-7223-4

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Class contribution and assignments: 60%
Final Exam: 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Other

None

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