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2023　English 5 再1

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Satsuma Tatsuro 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed3-4(M-B107(H104))  
Group
再1
Course number
LAE.E211
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
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

Using the textbook, students will try to improve their Reading/Listening skills. Group work sessions will help students deepen their understanding of the materials, while providing them with opportunities to practice speaking English. Students will also practice writing short essays about related topics.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction to the course Unit 1A: Sweet Love Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the topic of Unit 1A.
Class 2 Unit 1B: Food for the Future Understand the passage in Unit 1B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic.
Class 3 Unit 2A: Song of the Humpback Understand the passage in Unit 2A and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic.
Class 4 Unit 2B: The 1,000-Year Bird Song Understand the passage in Unit 2B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic.
Class 5 Unit 3A: Was King Tut Murdered? Understand the passage in Unit 3A and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic.
Class 6 Unit 3B: Who Killed the Iceman? Understand the passage in Unit 3B and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic.
Class 7 Review and exam Review and confirm what the students have learned in class.

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)

Reading Explorer, Third Edition, Student Book Split Edition 2A, Text Only
(Cengage/National Geographic Learning)

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class

Assessment criteria and methods

In-class performance and assignments : 50%
Exams : 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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