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2023　English 6 再3

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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Koizumi Yuto 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(M-B101(H102))  
Group
再3
Course number
LAE.E212
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/8/28
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Based on English 5, English 6 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, 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

Students will acquire authentic English speaking skills (volume, rhythm, authentic pronunciation, and presentation techniques) by utilizing live English materials in this class. This semester, students will use speech scenes from foreign films to train to the level where they can speak English like a movie actor. Due to the nature of the material and content of this class, there will be many opportunities to read aloud. Assignments will include time for in-class recitation.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Braveheart ① “What would you do without freedom?” background, linking, overlapping & shadowing method
Class 2 Braveheart ② volume control, stress
Class 3 a. Braveheart ③ b. Collateral ① “Someday, someday your dream will come?” linking, overlapping & shadowing method
Class 4 Collateral ② volume control, stress
Class 5 a. Collateral ③ b. Extra clip ① linking, overlapping & shadowing method
Class 6 Extra clip ② volume control, stress
Class 7 Extra clip ③ linking, overlapping & shadowing method

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)

All teaching materials are available on the Internet. Handouts will be prepared and distributed by the instructor as needed.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.

Assessment criteria and methods

Quiz (e.g. vocabulary): 30%
Class performance （e.g. recitation）: 70%

Related courses

  • LAE.E111 ： English 1
  • LAE.E112 ： English 2
  • LAE.E113 ： English 3
  • LAE.E114 ： English 4
  • LAE.E211 ： English 5
  • 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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