Print

2022　English 1 9

Font size  SML

Register update notification mail Add to favorite lecture list
Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kondo Akiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W323)  
Group
9
Course number
LAE.E111
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/16
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
Access Index

Course description and aims

English 1 defines and solidifies the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as fosters international awareness, as both are typically required in the globally expanding domain of scientific and technological research activities. It also prepares students to study or do research abroad in the future. Students are assigned training exercises that cover the four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and listening materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as the fundamentals of science and technology. Practice exercises in writing and speaking are provided so that students can develop confidence and competence to participate in discussions and conferences where opinions are exchanged through both text and speech. TOEFL-type exercise problems are also used in the course.

This course aims to establish a base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is composed of three elements: (1) identifying relevant information accurately, (2) exercising fair judgement to form a valid opinion, and (3) stating opinions clearly and persuasively. English 1 covers these three elements, and the communication abilities acquired will help students in the future when they have to assume positions of responsibility in group activities.

Each student is assigned to a group led by an instructor. Instructors for each group conduct the course using the "Course description and aims" and "Student learning outcomes" as the basic framework. "Class direction," "Course schedule," and other information below explain the features of each class.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・Become aware of the degree to which practical English abilities are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to grasp the main ideas and arguments of written and spoken materials in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・Have increased their knowledge of effective vocabulary and expressions to actively communicate their ideas and opinions in English
・Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions
・Be able to understand the structural characteristics of good paragraphs and write their own short paragraphs with unity and coherence

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

This class will focus on developing students' reading and listening abilities and writing skills by reading essays on current science topics in various fields, listening to the summaries of the essays, and writing sentences using the expressions learned. After learning new vocabulary, students will read the essay, understand its details, practice reading the essay aloud, and do writing exercises and dictation practice.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class introduction The purpose and format of TOEFL Comprehend the objective of the course.
Class 2 Unit1 Real-Life Superhumans & Unit 2 The 10,000-hour Rule Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 2-11 of the textbook.
Class 3 Unit 3 Why are Human Brains So Big? & Unit 4 The Advances of Sports Science Mini Test Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 12-21 of the textbook.
Class 4 Unit 5 The End of Modern Medicine? & Unit 6 Can You Get Smarter in Your Sleep? Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 24-33 of the textbook.
Class 5 Unit 7 The Hidden Benefits of Boredom & Unit 8 Fighting the Menace of Mosquito Mini Test Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 34-43 of the textbook.
Class 6 Unit 9 Growing Food in the Desert Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 46-50 of the textbook.
Class 7 Unit 10 Learning from Nature & Review Mini Test Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 51-55 of the textbook.

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)

Rear, Dave, Science Arena, Seibido
ISBN: 978-4-7919-7228-9

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Grading will be based on the following: mini tests (60%), assigned papers (10%), and in-class contribution (30%).

Related courses

  • 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.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

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

None

Page Top