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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Narum Paul 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(S423)  
Group
23
Course number
LAE.E112
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/16
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 2 follows English 1 to solidify the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as to foster 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 communication 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 solid base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is, as mentioned in "Course description and aims" of English 1, 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.

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:
・Strengthen practical English abilities that are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to accurately 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
・Be able to write their own short paragraphs with a clear purpose
・Be able to state their opinions with good organization

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
Experience since 1983 translating documents from Japanese into English, specializing in business, governmental, economic, scientific, historical, cultural and literary topics, among others. Experience since 1985 editing and fact-checking articles for a weekly newsmagazine published in Japanese. Experience since 1994 teaching English and related subjects at Japanese universities in the Tokyo-Yokohama area, with special concentrations on culture, history, media and translation. Travel experience to 155 countries and 74 dependent territories.

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

Classes will be conducted revolving around the textbook, half a unit per class, with students urged to discuss topics and ask each other questions in pairs or groups of three. Units from the textbook will be chosen in consultation with the students during the first class. Test during the seventh week to assess listening ability, vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and understanding (essay).

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class introduction, Unit 4, "A Thirsty World," Lesson A, A Talk about the Itaipu Dam Buy the textbook, peruse contents
Class 2 Unit 4, "A Thirsty World," Video: Dam Release Rafting, Lesson B, A Discussion about the Ogallala Aquifer Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary
Class 3 Unit 5, "Inside the Brain," Lesson A, A Podcast about Exercise and the Brain Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary
Class 4 Unit 5, "Inside the Brain," Video: 3-D Brain Scan, Lesson B, A Discussion about Memory, Learning, and Emotions Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary
Class 5 Unit 6, "Let's Eat!," Lesson A, A Presentation about the Korean Diet Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary
Class 6 Unit 6, "Let's Eat!," Video: The Food and Culture of Oaxaca, Lesson B, A Discussion about Food Psychology Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary
Class 7 Course review, test covering Units 4-6 Review the course so far and prepare for the test

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)

Level ２, Pathways: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, 2nd edition, Paul Macintyre, Student Book with Online Workbook Access Code (National Geographic Learning) (ISBN-13: 978-1337562522)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Dictionary (preferably electronic)

Assessment criteria and methods

Test during the 7th week (1/3rd listening, 1/3rd vocab and grammar, 1/3rd essay)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, private conversation, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • 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

Other

None

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