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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Narum Paul
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon5-6()
- Group
- 17-LS-ADV
- Course number
- LAE.E211
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2023/3/20
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
English 5 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
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| Experience since 1983 translating documents from Japanese into English, specializing in business, governmental, economic, scientific, historical, cultural and literary topics, among others. Experience since 1985 editing and fact-checking articles for a weekly newsmagazine published in Japanese. Experience since 1994 teaching English and related subjects at Japanese universities in the Tokyo-Yokohama area, with special concentrations on culture, history, media and translation. Travel experience to 155 countries and 74 dependent territories. |
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
Classes will be conducted along the following continuum: (1) lecture and/or viewing of audiovisual documentary concerning an important global issue to be discussed, (2) discussions and debates about that issue, (3) lecture and discussion about important presentation skills, (4) delivery of pair presentations, (5) discussion and final selection of individual presentation topics, (6) delivery of individual presentations, and (7) feedback. Students will gain and hone important speaking and listening skills in class, with reading and writing skills to be used primarily outside of class during preparation and review time. Assessment will be based on class participation and attitude, essay, pair presentation, and individual presentation. Possible themes: (1) Scientific and technological innovation throughout history (2) Criteria and conditions for the “best country” (3) STEM education (4) Climate change and energy issues (5) Environmental issues and species protection (6) Nuclear weapons and territorial conflict (7) Artificial intelligence and robots (8) Transportation and space exploration
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, discussion of global issues; introduction of topic of focus | Catch up on global issues through daily reading of Web sites |
| Class 2 | Documentary viewing (DVD or Internet); essay assignment | Read news articles about topic chosen |
| Class 3 | Discussion and debate about documentary seen in second class, based on essays | Write essay on documentary viewed (A4, one page, 250 words) |
| Class 4 | Lecture about presentation skills; selection of pairs for presentation; consultation | Work with partner in pair presentation |
| Class 5 | Pair presentations (10-15 min. each) about general topic (shared by everyone) | Read up on possible topics for individual presentation |
| Class 6 | Lecture and/or documentary about theme for individual presentations (10-15 min.) | Further research after class discussions |
| Class 7 | Individual presentations about specific topics | Research into and preparation for individual 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)
None. Relevant materials to be handed out in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dictionary (preferably electronic)
Assessment criteria and methods
One essay (20%) One pair presentation (40%) One individual presentation (40%)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, private conversation, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- 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
None.
