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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mitchell Jon
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr1-2(H115)
- Group
- 22-LS-ADV
- Course number
- LAE.E113
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/9/24
- 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
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| An instructor with work experience as a journalist and editor will provide hands-on education in writing and presenting about science, based on practice in the field that features critical thinking and logical ways of communicating information to audiences. |
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
This course is designed to give you the confidence to engage in critical dialogue and conduct academic presentations in English. Speaking in public in our first languages is often challenging, and for many of us, doing so in a foreign language can be difficult. This class aims to provide you with the skills, the practice and the confidence to make communication much less stressful, and – if possible – perhaps even enjoyable.
The course will guide you through each step of the process of giving a presentation - from the planning stages (including brainstorming, debate and negotiation), the creation of an effective introduction, the main body and the final question and answer session. Students will also discuss related issues in pairs and small groups to improve general communication skills.
Although we will be using the e-textbook English for Presentations in every class, the most important resource is you - your ideas, your thoughts and your experiences. We will try to create a classroom community in which we share our many strengths to overcome our individual weaknesses. You will be encouraged to assist your classmates in both planning and feedback stages.
As well as covering the key points of presentations, we will also examine the distinct features of academic English (compared to more casual forms), ways to present visual data and how to research issues from a range of sources.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Welcome to the course + a class survey | Instructor will outline the course and assess students’ needs to better match the classes to their requirements, then there will be a discussion of how to plan presentations using critical thinking approaches. Students will also be explained about the consequences of plagiarism and how to avoid it to retain academic integrity. |
| Class 2 | Presentations: The Introduction | Students will explore some of the basic principles of effective presentations followed by ways to create a clear introduction – including “hooks”, outlining and timing; students will then practice in small groups. |
| Class 3 | Critical thinking strategies | After a discussion on body language (and online technical skills), students will investigate some ways to research and plan the main body of a presentation, with an emphasis on guiding audience members through the talk. |
| Class 4 | Visuals and Charts | To support a presentation, there are a variety of visual aids. This class will explore how to create effective slides which inform the audience without overwhelming them. Students will also discuss how to assess information for trustworthiness and ways to avoid plagiarism. |
| Class 5 | The Conclusion | Students will compare and contrast several examples of presentations’ conclusions to decide what makes an eloquent end to a talk; finally, students will apply these techniques to their own presentations. |
| Class 6 | Presentations in practice | Students will apply the previous classes’ skills to give a short presentation followed by self-reflection on what worked - and what needs further work. Classmates will also provide constructive criticism to one another. |
| Class 7 | Course round-up | Students will discuss the skills encountered during the previous six sessions, consider the similarities/differences between different genres of presentations and think about how their own skills have developed and how they can keep building in the future. |
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)
Handouts will be provided by the instructor.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None.
Assessment criteria and methods
Presentation: 50%
Report: 50%
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
