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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Koizumi Yuto 
Class Format
Exercise    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(W322)  
Group
41-RW
Course number
LAE.E212
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/16
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 5, English 6 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, 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

This course firstly aims at learning new vocabulary, practicing making a good summary, and developing interpretation of a British novel, and secondly improving writing skills by constructing a standard process paragraph and a whole essay.

Students are also required to make a presentation a few times in a quarter. According to their presentation contents, two academic drafts are required to submit as part of the midterm and final exams.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 pp.101-115 (... Faber’s gaze.) Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation
Class 2 pp.115 (‘Don’t, oh, ...) - 130 (... by night.”’) Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation
Class 3 pp.130 (Mrs Pjelps...)- 143 Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation
Class 4 pp.147 - 164 (... over his body.) Writing the 1st draft
Class 5 pp.164(He began to...) - 180(...his blood.) Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation
Class 6 pp.180(He saw...) - 195 (alarms.’) Preparing for presentation and participation in class: summary, vocabulary, interpretation
Class 7 pp.195 (‘You did...) - 211 Writing the 2nd draft

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)

Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451. HarperCollins. (ISBN: 978-0006546061)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Some additional readings may be provided related to the topic of the week.

Assessment criteria and methods

Class presentation: 50%
Term paper: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • 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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