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2022　English 4 29-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Nagai Kaoru 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr1-2(H1102)  
Group
29-LS
Course number
LAE.E114
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 4 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 4. 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

Students are expected to look through the reading sections at the textbook before the class. In the classroom, we will practice listening to English news, check contents of the passage and answers to the questions, and discuss related topics in English. In addition, students will be acquired to submit assignments.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Lesson 6 The Brazilian Way：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to express supporting (confronting) opinions partly in the discussion.
Class 2 Lesson 7 E-books：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to explain reasons in the discussion.
Class 3 Lesson 8 Abandoned Babies：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to give examples in the discussion.
Class 4 Lesson 9 Wine and Climate：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to enumerate in the discussion.
Class 5 Lesson 10 Freedom in Cyberspace：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to define in the discussion.
Class 6 Lesson 11 Alternative Food Sources：Listening, Reading, Discussion Watching the English news and comprehending its content and context. Reading the passage accurately and answering to the questions correctly. Learning how to change one’s point of view and themes in the discussion.
Class 7 Review / Exam Review the overall content of the course.

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)

AFP World News Report (Seibido)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class performance: 20% Assignments: 30％ Exam: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • 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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