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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Mitchell Jon 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr5-6(W332)  
Group
39-LS-ADV
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

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, 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

During this semester, we will be exploring a range of academic social issues - including gender, crime and the role of the media.
The course is divided into three 2-class cycles - each of which is based upon a chapter from the textbook, Academic Encounters - Life in Society 3. In the first class of each cycle, we will listen to an academic lecture and complete notes on its contents. In the second class, you will give a presentation on a topic related to the issue.
There will also be an introduction class and a final review.
These classes will focus upon the two key skills of listening and speaking. The emphasis is on preparation for academic situations - including TOEFL - and we will study skills which include note-taking, conducting surveys and planning presentations.
In the first class of each chapter, we will explore the vocabulary, concepts and cultural background related to the issue. This will be followed by a real-life video lecture - after which you will complete notes on the subject.
In the second class, we will expand the issue. We will study related ideas from the textbook and we will conduct pair presentations on the topic.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction Advice for the course - including academic note-taking and communication strategies. Explanation of cross-over skills re: TOEFL. Class survey re: hopes, fears and needs for the quarter.
Class 2 The Power of the Group 1 Exploration of culture shock followed by a video lecture on the subject.
Class 3 The Power of the Group 2 Introduction to some academic spoken skills - including signposting and effective introductions.
Class 4 Gender Roles 1 Which is more powerful - nature or nurture? This class will explore one of the fundamental questions with a focus on gender development. We will also listen to an academic lecture on the subject.
Class 5 Gender Roles 2 Students will explore the subject of gender roles via short debates. Also we will listen to classmates’ longer presentations on the topic.
Class 6 Gender Issues Today 1 How does language impact the way we see the world? Building on last week, we will look at whether sexist language can affect how we see people’s roles. We will listen to a lecture about the topic from an American perspective and compare to Japan.
Class 7 Gender Issues Today 2; Final exam. We will continue building our academic communication skills - including debating tools and how to balance opposing ideas in order to complete the class presentation, the final one of the quarter.

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)

Academic Encounters - Life in Society 3

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None.

Assessment criteria and methods

One pair presentation 50%
Final exam 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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