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2022　English 5 6-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Matsui Kyoko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W832)  
Group
6-LS
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/16
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 5 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

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

In each class students will practice listening to news, learning strategies to promote fluency and accuracy in reading, speaking their comments, making persuasive presentations by turns, and writing compositions by using the textbook. Review is given to each student’s presentation.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction and Unit 1: An Award for an Unsung Hero (1) How to make a one-minute presentation 1 textbook pp.1-6
Class 2 Unit 1: An Award for an Unsung Hero (2) How to make a one-minute presentation 2 Students' presentation 2 textbook pp.1-6
Class 3 Unit 2: Treasure of the Society of Antiquaries (1) Students' presentation 3 textbook pp.7-12
Class 4 Unit 2: Treasure of the Society of Antiquaries (2) Students' presentation 4 Quiz 1 textbook pp.7-12
Class 5 Unit 3: Changing Careers in the Pandemic Students' presentation 5 textbook pp.13-18 The theme of a short essay in the final examination is given
Class 6 Unit 4: The Climate Change Threat to Heritage Sites (1) Final paper examination textbook pp.19-24
Class 7 Wrap-up, Final Examination Review Students' presentation 6 Unit 4: The Climate Change Threat to Heritage Sites (2) textbook pp.19-24 Peer Evaluation of Students' Presentations.

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)

『British News Update 4』Timothy Knowles and others. Kinseido (2022)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Useful sources will be referred to as necessary

Assessment criteria and methods

Participation and activities in class 30%
Quiz, Assignments, and presentation 30%
Final Examination 40%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • 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

The link and password for my Zoom class will be shared on T2SCHOLA

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