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2023　English 3 19-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Han Ahram 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(M-135)  
Group
19-RW
Course number
LAE.E113
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 3 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.

There are two types of classes in English 3. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.

Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills

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

This textbook is based on Smart News from Smithsonian Magazine, published online by the Smithsonian Association, a national academic and cultural research institute in the U.S. (*Smart News features state-of-the-art research published in science and nature magazines).
By studying each unit, students will learn interesting topics in the fields of natural science, technology and art in English sentences of about 400 to 500 words.During the class, students solve important phrases, reading, dictation, explanation and practice questions in science English, and composition questions.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course Introduction & Self Introduction. Unit 1. Need a Creative Boost? Nap Like Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Be prepared to make a self-introduction, Prepare for Unit 1
Class 2 Unit 2. Curly the Curling Robot Can Beat the Pros at Their Own Game Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Prepare for Unit 2 & Reaction Paper
Class 3 Unit 3. Italian Scientists Create Rising Pizza Dough without Yeast Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Prepare for Unit 3 & Reaction Paper
Class 4 Unit 4. Plastic Waste Can Be Transformed into Vanilla Flavoring Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Prepare for Unit 4 & Reaction Paper
Class 5 Unit 5. Gas Stoves Are Worse for Climate and Health than Previously Thought Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Prepare for Unit 5 & Reaction Paper
Class 6 Unit 6. This Mushroom-Based Leather Could Be the Next Sustainable Fashion Material Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Prepare for Unit 6 & Reaction Paper
Class 7 Unit 7. Scientists Build an Artificial Fish that Swims on Its Own Using Human Heart Cells Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Final Exam Prepare for Unit 7 Review of 3Q & 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)

Science in Progress：　More Articles from Smithsonian Magazine's Smart News（金星堂）
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4185-0

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Evaluation will be based on participation and in-class performance (30%), assignments (30%), and unit exams (40%)
*The assignment tasks include each Vocabulary Test - checking words, vocabulary, grammar, etc. learned in each unit - (10%) and TWO Reflection Paper (20%).

Related courses

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

Reference:How to Write a Reflection Paper (With Steps and Examples)
https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-a-reflection-paper

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