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2023　English 5 40-RW

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Yamane Ryoichi 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Thr3-4(MI3-203(M321))  
Group
40-RW
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

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

Attendance is taken at each class. Students are required to read the assigned materials and complete assignments before class, preparing for focused discussions of their content. Students will conduct peer-review sessions, give each other constructive feedback, and receive feedback from the instructor. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the course: On how to write a good topic sentence Introduction to the course, students learn how to write a good topic sentence
Class 2 Paraphrasing skills Students understand paraphrasing skills.
Class 3 Summary skills Students understand summary skills.
Class 4 Quotation and reference skills Students learn how to quote and cite sources.
Class 5 Structure of an academic essay Students understand a typical structure of academic writing.
Class 6 Peer-critique of the essay Students understand peer-review skills and practice them to improve the quality of their essay.
Class 7 Review, submission of Final Essay, presentation learn basics of academic writing

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

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Some resources will be provided in class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20%. Assignments: 30%. Final exam: 50%.

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

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