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2022　English 3 6-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kondo Akiko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W351)  
Group
6-LS
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 3 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 3. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills

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

The focus of this class will be to improve students’ listening and speaking abilities by listening to news materials from AFP World Academic Archive. After learning important words and phrases used in the news story, students will listen to the news, do listening comprehension quizzes and dictation practice, understand the details of the news, and practice reading its script aloud. They will also read commentary on the news and practice speaking their opinions about the issue by using the expressions learned.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Class introduction Comprehend the objective of the course.
Class 2 Lesson 1 Natural vs Artificial: For AI voice assistance & Lesson 2 Relocating vs Protecting Buildings: How to preserve historical sites Do vocaburary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 9-20 of the textbook.
Class 3 Lesson 2 Relocating vs Protecting Buildings: How to preserve historical sites & Lesson 3 Disease Prevention vs Economic Growth: Which comes first Mini Test Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 15-27 of the textbook.
Class 4 Lesson 4 Extracurricular Activity vs Studying Hard: Discipline for preventing crimes & Lesson 5 Traditional Living vs Urbanization: Is noise pollution? Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 28-39 of the textbook.
Class 5 Lesson 5 Traditional Living vs Urbanization: Is noise pollution? & Lesson 6 Fair Trade vs Free Trade: What is best for farmers? Mini Test Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 34-46 of the textbook.
Class 6 Lesson 7 Environmental Activism vs International Agreements: Which is better? Do vocabulary and writing exercises and translate the reading section into Japanese on pages 47-52 of the textbook.
Class 7 Review and term-end examination Review the scope of the exam.

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)

Shishido, Makoto, Kevin Murphy, and Mariko Takahashi, AFP World News Report 6, Seibido
ISBN: 978-4-7919-7250-0

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Reference books will be introduced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

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

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • 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

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