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2022　English 7 12-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Kitagawa Yoriko 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4(W936)  
Group
12-RW
Course number
LAE.E213
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 7 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

Students are required to read the assigned material and prepare in advance.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course introduction Identify course aims.
Class 2 Handout (1): on current issues Mini-test 1 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.
Class 3 Handout (2): on culture Mini-test 2 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.
Class 4 Handout (3): on science and technology Mini-test 3 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.
Class 5 Handout (4): on current issues Mini-test 4 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.
Class 6 Handout (5): memoir Mini-test 5 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.
Class 7 Handout (6): on science and technology Mini-test 6 Understand the English passage on the handout and answer questions (including writing exercises) correctly.

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 will be provided in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Activities in class: 30% Assignments: 20% Mini-tests: 50%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • LAE.E212 ： English 6
  • LAE.E214 ： English 8
  • LAE.E311 ： English 9

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Other

None　

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