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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Nagai Kaoru
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr3-4(W3-205(W322))
- Group
- 31-LS
- Course number
- LAE.E211
- 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 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
Students are expected to study the textbook in advance, as we will go through the textbook one chapter each week. In addition to reviewing the lecture content and answering questions in English, students will be required to take quizzes to consolidate what they have learned. The goal is for students to acquire the vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension skills necessary in all fields. In addition, students will be trained to express their own opinions on each topic in English.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the class | Understanding how the class will be conducted. |
| Class 2 | UNIT 1 SOCIOLOGY Names | Understand the text in UNIT 1 and answer to the questions correctly. Practice listening writing skills, discuss related topics and give a presentation about them in English and acquire skills. |
| Class 3 | UNIT 2 LINGUISTICS Global English | Understand the text in UNIT 2 and answer to the questions correctly. Practice listening writing skills, discuss related topics and give a presentation about them in English and acquire skills. |
| Class 4 | UNIT 3 PSYCHOLOGY Phobias | Understand the text in UNIT 3 and answer to the questions correctly. Practice listening writing skills, discuss related topics and give a presentation about them in English and acquire skills. |
| Class 5 | UNIT 4 BUSINESS Success in the Global Economy | Understand the text in UNIT 4 and answer to the questions correctly. Practice listening writing skills, discuss related topics and give a presentation about them in English and acquire skills. |
| Class 6 | UNIT 5 EDUCATION How We Each Learn Best | Understand the text in UNIT 5 and answer to the questions correctly. Practice listening writing skills, discuss related topics and give a presentation about them in English and acquire skills. |
| Class 7 | Review / Exam | Review the overall content of the course. |
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)
Contemporary Topics 2 (4th Edition), Ellen Kisslinger, Pearson. ISBN: 9780134400808
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
In-class performance (including mini tests): 50% Exam: 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
