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.
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.
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students are required to read the assigned part of the text and prepare in advance.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Chapter 11: Ahead in the Polls | Read and understand the content in Chapter 11. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 2 | Chapter 13: Democratic Ideals Mini-Test 1 | Read and understand the content in Chapter 13. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 3 | Chapter 15: Luck of the Draw Mini-Test 2 | Read and understand the content in Chapter 15. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 4 | Chapter 17: Staring into the Abyss Mini-Test 3 | Read and understand the content in Chapter 17. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 5 | Chapter 18: Condemned to be Free Mini-Test 4 | Read and understand the content in Chapter 18. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 6 | Chapter 20: In the Grand Scheme of Things Mini-Test 5 | Read and understand the content in Chapter 20. Be prepared to output your idea about the topic. |
Class 7 | Review Exam | Submit the final assignment. |
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.
Rethinking the World--Dare to Know--(成美堂、ISBN 978-4-7919-7272-2)
To be announced in class.
Activities in Class (including assignments and mini-tests) 60% Final Exam and Assignment: 40%
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