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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- De Ferranti Hugh Barry Ziani
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon5-6(W371)
- Group
- 23-RW
- Course number
- LAE.E211
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2021/3/19
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
English 5 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 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
The goal of this class is firstly to develop better understanding of written expression and idioms in major British print/text media, and secondly to practice and improve writing skills in light of that understanding,
The instructor (1) clarifies essential points of the unit reading, (2) asks questions to check individual students' comprehension of what they read out, (3) checks parts of individual students' written responses for the Comprehension section of each textbook unit, and (4) ensures that students assigned in groups to work on drafts for the final Discussion and Writing section are participating equitably. Homework assignments involve re-drafting of the final written exercise for online submission 2 days later.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Overview / Textbook Chapter 1: RECKLESS USE OF ANTIBIOTICS WILL KILL MORE THAN ANY WAR | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about overuse of antibiotics. |
| Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 2: TRU GRIT: HOW WILD HORSES ARE TURNING NEVADA INMATES INTO COWBOYS | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about how working with horses helps rehabilitate prison inmates. |
| Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 3: BLACK AND WHITE TWINS | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about twins, their DNA, and racialised thought and practice in the UK. |
| Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 4: TESLA'S $13,000 BATTERY COULD KEEP YOUR HOME RUNNING IN A BLACKOUT | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about lithium-ion batteries, Tesla and its markets. |
| Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 5: WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE INTERNET OF THINGS BECOMES ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT? | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about AI and the potential of the internet. |
| Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 6: VIRTUAL REALITY CAN HELP PEOPLE CONQUER THEIR PHOBIAS | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about virtual reality and phobia therapy. |
| Class 7 | Review and final test | Vocabulary items, written expression and idioms from Chapters 1-6 inclusive. |
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)
Exploring the Globe through The Times and The Guardian音羽書房鶴見書, 2016. ISBN 4755303753
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Some additional readings may be provided related to the topic of the week.
Assessment criteria and methods
Participation in class: 20%
Best three homework assignments: 30%
Final exam: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- 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
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