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Academic unit or major
English language courses
Instructor(s)
Han Ahram 
Class Format
Exercise    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W3-301(W331))  
Group
14
Course number
LAE.E111
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

English 1 defines and solidifies the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as fosters international awareness, as both are typically required in the globally expanding domain of scientific and technological research activities. It also prepares students to study or do research abroad in the future. Students are assigned training exercises that cover the four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and listening materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as the fundamentals of science and technology. Practice exercises in writing and speaking are provided so that students can develop confidence and competence to participate in discussions and conferences where opinions are exchanged through both text and speech. TOEFL-type exercise problems are also used in the course.

This course aims to establish a base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is composed of three elements: (1) identifying relevant information accurately, (2) exercising fair judgement to form a valid opinion, and (3) stating opinions clearly and persuasively. English 1 covers these three elements, and the communication abilities acquired will help students in the future when they have to assume positions of responsibility in group activities.

Each student is assigned to a group led by an instructor. Instructors for each group conduct the course using the "Course description and aims" and "Student learning outcomes" as the basic framework. "Class direction," "Course schedule," and other information below explain the features of each class.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:
・Become aware of the degree to which practical English abilities are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to grasp the main ideas and arguments of written and spoken materials in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・Have increased their knowledge of effective vocabulary and expressions to actively communicate their ideas and opinions in English
・Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions
・Be able to understand the structural characteristics of good paragraphs and write their own short paragraphs with unity and coherence

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

This class uses Everyday Science and Technology materials to study popular science topics in English, including recent major innovations, breakthrough inventions, and notable trends. Each lesson in the material consists of 300-350 word readings, follow-up comprehension, vocabulary learning activities, and listening activities written in natural, everyday English and designed to help students gain easier access to and confidence in science and technology topics in the world news. Students are expected to master terminology, expressions, etc., as well as an understanding of each science and technology topic, and to be able to read, listen to, and comprehend natural English.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Self Introduction & Course Introduction. Lesson 1: Artificial Intelligence Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Be prepared to make a self-introduction, Prepare for Lesson 1
Class 2 Lesson 2: Ecology/Environmental Science (1) - Solar Geoengineering Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Prepare for Lesson 2
Class 3 Lesson 3: Archeology/Anthropology - Recycling: Older Than You Think Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Prepare for Lesson 3
Class 4 Lesson 4: Criminology/Sociology/Psychology - Safety in Greenk Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Prepare for Lesson 4
Class 5 Lesson 5: Everyday Science and Technology (1) - Discoveries and Inventions Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and writing. Prepare for Lesson 5
Class 6 Topic discussion & Writing assignment Prepare for discussion, Writing assignment
Class 7 Review of Lessons 1-6 & Review test Review of Lessons 1-6 & Review test

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)

Everyday Science and Technology - News You Can Use／Jim Knudsen 著・佐竹　幸信 著／NANUN-DO
日常生活にみる現代の科学技術を読む
ISBN: 9784523179603

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.

Assessment criteria and methods

Attendance & in-class performance: 30%, vocabulary quiz & assignment: 30%, review test: 40%

Related courses

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