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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Matsui Kyoko
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(第1ラボ, （西3号館4階）)
- Group
- 5-LS
- Course number
- LAE.E114
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2023/3/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
English 4 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 4. 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
In each class students will practice listening, building up vocabulary, speaking their comments, making persuasive presentations by turns, and writing compositions by using the textbook. Review is given to each student’s presentation. Supplementary materials on how to make a presentation are given in class. They are relevant to TOEFL Writing.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Lesson 11: Old vs New Industries: Solving Unemployment (1) Students' presentation 1 | textbook pp. 74-80 |
| Class 2 | Lesson 11: Old vs New Industries: Solving Unemployment (2) Students' presentation 2 | textbook pp. 74-80 |
| Class 3 | Lesson 12: Needed vs Not Needed (1) Students' presentation 3 | textbook pp.81-86 |
| Class 4 | Lesson 12: Needed vs Not Needed (2) Students' presentation 4 Quiz 1 | textbook pp.81-86 |
| Class 5 | Lesson15: Natural vs Artificial: Rewilding and gardening Group Discussion and Students' presentation 5 | textbook pp. 99-105 The theme of the short essay in the Final examination is given |
| Class 6 | Lesson 16: Archaeology vs Treasure Hunting (1) and Paper final examination | textbook pp.106-112 |
| Class 7 | Lesson 16: Archaeology vs Treasure Hunting (2) Wrap-up, Review, Comment on the Final paper Students' presentation 6 | textbook pp.106-112 Review and Peer Review on students' presentations |
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)
APF: World News Report 6. Makoto Shishido and others. Kinseido. 2022.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful sources will be referred to as necessary
Assessment criteria and methods
Participation and activities in class 30%
Quiz, Assignments, and presentation 30%
Final Examination (Paper Examination and Final Presentation) 40%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- 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
