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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W332)  
Group
40-RW
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

The instructor will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues related to the writings or movies, and (4) present their own opinions in writing. Topics written in the course schedule will be selected from those on procon.org, but are subject to change.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction: Basics in academic writing Learn how to write topic sentences
Class 2 Roles of chairpersons in discussion 1 (Templates) Learn how to write a good summary
Class 3 Roles of chairpersons in discussion 2 (Practices) Acquire quoting skills
Class 4 Discussion on science and society To be able to evaluate good and bad conclusions
Class 5 Discussion on law and social systems Acquire convincing skills
Class 6 Discussion on Japan and the world Peer review Learn how to evaluate others' essays.
Class 7 Review and final exam (essay) Improve academic writing skills

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)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

https://www.procon.org/

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20%. Assignments: 30%. Final exam: 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

None

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