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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tanioka Takehiko
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-6(H113)
- Group
- 再1
- Course number
- LAE.E114
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/3/19
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
English 4 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 4. 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 to study two chapters of the textbook each week. A short test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation and Textbook Chapter 14 A passage about Arabian society | How to prepare for and review the class, using Chapter 14 as an example |
| Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 15 & 16 Passages about immigrants and Greek society | To become able to read passages quickly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 17 & 18 Passages about sports and Russian politics | To become able to read complicated passages correctly |
| Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 19 & 20 Passages about Africa and Asia | To become able to summarize English passages in English |
| Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 21 & 22 Passages about oil and global economy | To become able to read passages quickly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 23 & 24 Passages about China and Film | To become able to read complicated passages correctly |
| Class 7 | Textbook Chapter 25 and Exam A passage about Japanese society; Exam | General review and 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)
English through the News Media: 2021 Edition (Asahi Press) 26-chapter version
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Assessment criteria and methods
Total score of short tests (40%) and the final test (60%)
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- 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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
tanioka[at]ila.titech.ac.jp
