English 4 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.
There are two types of classes in English 4. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.
Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.
By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills.
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 10: Space Development Board Game | Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the topic of Unit 10. |
Class 2 | Unit 11: Tatami Takes on New Shapes and Sizes | Understand the passage in Unit 11 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 3 | Unit 12: A Runway to a New Start | Understand the passage in Unit 12 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 4 | Unit 13: Teaching About Black Lives Matter | Understand the passage in Unit 13 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 5 | Unit 14: Tochigi Gourd Magic | Understand the passage in Unit 14 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
Class 6 | Unit 15: Lifesaver for Type 1 Diabetes Patients | Understand the passage in Unit 15 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. |
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.
『映像で学ぶ NHK 英語ニュースが伝える日本 5』(金星堂)
NHK NEWSLINE 5 (Kinseido)
To be announced in class
In-class performance and assignments : 50%
Exams : 50%
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