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2021　English 8 29-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Inaba Mariko 
Class Format
Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W934)  
Group
29-LS
Course number
LAE.E214
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 7, English 8 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

listening to numbers in English
note-taking
interpreting a short paragraph E-J, J-E
public speaking

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Unit 6 / International Cultural Exchange 2 listening to questions of mathematics in English quick response and note-taking
Class 2 Unit 7 / Japanese Culture listening to various numbers in English interpreting a paragraph-long speech learning a form of speech in English
Class 3 Unit 8 / The World from the Perspective of Numbers preparing for a short speech to introduce yourself quick response, note-taking, shadowing
Class 4 Unit 9 / Sightseeing test on numbers quick response, shadowing
Class 5 Unit 10 / Social Problems speaking test 1 / 8 people to speak about themselves to be interpreted by a class mate self-introduction as a practice for presentation interpreting for other people
Class 6 Unit 11 / Social Problems 2 continue speaking test to follow week 5 self-introduction as a practice for presentation using skills for interpreting
Class 7 Unit 12 / Communications continue speaking test to follow week 6 self-introduction as a practice for presentation using skills for interpreting

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)

Developing Interpreting Skills for Communication
通訳とコミュニケーションのための総合演習　南雲堂

Reference books, course materials, etc.

handouts

Assessment criteria and methods

participation in class (30%), quiz (30%), final exam (40%)

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.E213 ： English 7
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Other

none

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