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2022　English 5 30-LS

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Miyamoto Tomoko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(H106)  
Group
30-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

Using BBC's news videos, students will do such exercises as dictation, interpretation of texts, solving problems and short composition.
Students will be required to see news videos provided by the publisher (Kinseido) beforehand and review them after the class.
They will also have to make short speeches (Show & Tell).

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction ※DO ATTEND THIS SESSION, or you won't get any information about the course.
Class 2 Unit 1 An Award for an Unsung Hero Show & Tell Preparation for Unit 1
Class 3 Unit 2 Treasures of the Society of Antiquaries Show & Tell Preparation for Unit 2
Class 4 Unit 3 Changing Careers in the Pandemic Show & Tell Preparation for Unit 3
Class 5 Unit 4 The Climate Change Threat to Heritage Sites Show & Tell Preparation for Unit 4
Class 6 Unit 5 Plastic from Peas Show & Tell Preparation for Unit 5
Class 7 Conclusion and the final exam preparation for the final 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)

British News Update 4
Authors and Editors : Timothy Knowles / Mayumi Tamura / Minne Tanaka / Mihoko Nakamura
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4146-1
Kinseido ￥2,800 (tax included ￥3,080)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 30%
Show & Tell: 20％
Final exam / assignments: 50%

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

In the case of online classes, Zoom sessions and assignment submission sessions will be held alternately.
Details will be announced at the first session or in advance.

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