English 7 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.
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
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
For each chapter in the textbook:
・Students will be required to read the text of the unit and solve the exercise problems before coming to class.
・The instructor (1) clarifies the essential points of the chapter, (2) show an example of Japanese translation of the text and solutions to the exercise problems.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | ※DO ATTEND THIS SESSION, or you won't get any information about the course. |
Class 2 | Chapter 1 The Country of Diversity (1) | Preparation for Chapter 1 (1) |
Class 3 | Chapter 1 The Country of Diversity (2) | Preparation for Chapter 1 (2) |
Class 4 | Chapter 2 England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (1) | Preparation for Chapter 2 (1) |
Class 5 | Chapter 2 England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (2) | Preparation for Chapter 2 (2) |
Class 6 | Chapter 3 The Power of the Commonwealth (1) | Preparation for Chapter 3 (1) |
Class 7 | Conclusion and the final exam | Preparation for the final exam |
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.
Aspects of British Culture Academic Approaches
Authors : Noriyuki Harada / Andrew Houwen / Akira Morita
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4149-2
Seibido 1,900yen(2,090yen including tax)
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Activities in class: 30%
Quizzes: 10%
Final exam: 60%
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