2021 English 5 36-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Maruyama Reiko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H118)  
Group
36-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

In this class, you will learn how to listen to and pronounce live English through foreign music.
In addition, through various exercises, we will deepen our understanding of English grammar and cross-cultural topics using lyrics.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class Orientation Unit 1 "Complicated" (The Matrix Mix) Avril Lavigne Listening Point: Sound assimilation 1 Grammar: Distinction between conjunctions and prepositions Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 2 Unit 2 "SOS" ABBA Listening Point: Sound connection 1 Grammar: Subjunctive mood Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 3 Unit 3 "You Are Not Alone" (Radio Edit) Michael Jackson Listening Point: Omission of sound 1 Grammar: Part of speech Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 4 Unit 4 "Don't Wanna Lose You" Gloria Estefan Listening Point: Sound assimilation 2 Grammar: infinitive Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 5 Unit 5 "How Crazy Are You?" Meja Listening Point: Omission of sound 2 Grammar: Participle Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 6 Unit 6 "Sunday Morning" Maroon 5 Listening Point: Omission of sound 2 Grammar: Adjectives / Adverbs Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter
Class 7 Unit 7 "I Want It That Way" Backstreet Boys Listening Point: Features of American English 1 Grammar: Perceptual verbs / causative verbs Quarter-end exam Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation

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 with Pop Hits (Seibido Press)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

English-Japanese dictionary

Assessment criteria and methods

Participation in class after doing assignments, quizzes for each chapter, attitude toward class lesson 50%
Quarter end examination 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

Other

None

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