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School of Environment and Society
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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Watanabe Miui
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr3-4(W3-207(W323))
- Group
- 35-RW
- 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 required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students’ reading/writing skills, as well as video-based exercises to put the newly acquired skills into practice. Students will also be required to participate in group discussions and give presentations in English.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Understand course objectives |
| Class 2 | “Unit 1A: The Visual Village” Understanding Words with Multiple Meanings | Textbook pp. 8-14 |
| Class 3 | “Unit 1B: My Journey in Photographs" Scanning for Information (1) | Textbook pp. 15-24 |
| Class 4 | “Unit 2A: Living Light” Summarizing (1) | Textbook pp. 25-33 |
| Class 5 | "Unit 2B: Feathers of Love" Identifying Figurative Language | Textbook pp. 34-42 |
| Class 6 | “Unit 3A: How Safe Is Our Food?” Recognizing Cause and Effect Relationships | Textbook pp. 43-50 |
| Class 7 | “Unit 3B: The Battle for Biotech" Scanning for Information (2); Final Exam | Textbook pp. 51-60; Review of entire 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)
Reading Explorer 4, Third Edition, Student Book Split Edition 4A, Text Only, [Cengage], ISBN: 9780357123713
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be provided when necessary.
Assessment criteria and methods
Class contribution and assignments: 60%
Final Exam: 40%
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
