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2021　English 7 4-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamada Susan Adams 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(H112)  
Group
4-LS
Course number
LAE.E213
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 7 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, 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 will engage in reading and research of debate topics, developing questions, making points, and stating and supporting their opinions.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the course. Discussion questions Understand/question course contents and general policies
Class 2 Unit 1. Global warming Critical thinking skills
Class 3 Unit 2. Globalization Discussion skills
Class 4 Unit 3. Foreigners Living in Japan Presentation skills
Class 5 Unit 4. Employment Issues Persuasion skills
Class 6 Unit 5. Men and Women Prioritizing skills
Class 7 Unit 6. The Supernatural Interpersonal skills

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)

Stimulating Conversation:thinking critically about current issues. Greg Goodmacher. Intercom Press

Reference books, course materials, etc.

English-English dictionary

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class writing and discussion participation (50%), examination (50%)

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Other

None

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