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- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Nagai Kaoru
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Thr5-6(W3-207(W323))
- Group
- 46-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 acquired to read the textbook and answer the exercise questions before the class. In the classroom, the instructor helps students to answer to the questions, understand the passage correctly and to comprehend its content and context deeply. In addition, students will learn academic writing skills and practice writing short essays through practical exercises.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the class 1.Writing: The Topic Sentence / Supporting Sentences / The Concluding Sentences | Understanding how the class will be conducted. To be able to write Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentence, and Concluding Sentence. |
| Class 2 | 2. Reading: Tea, Anyone? Writing: Essay / Thesis Statement | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. To be able to write a Thesis Statement. |
| Class 3 | 3. Reading: An American Holiday, Hawaiian Style Writing: Chronological Order / Introduction | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. Understanding the chronological order and to be able to write the introduction. |
| Class 4 | 4. Reading: A Fable: "The Untouchable" Writing: Conclusion | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. To be able to write the conclusion section. |
| Class 5 | 5. Reading: Bumps and Personalities Writing: "although, even though, though" | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. To be able to use "although, even though, though" appropriately. |
| Class 6 | 6. Reading: The Many Faces of Medicine Writing: Essay | Understanding the passage accurately and comprehending its content and context deeply through various exercises. To be able to write an essay. |
| 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)
Weaving It Together 3 Intermediate Level / Connecting Reading and Writing, Shohakusha. ISBN: 9784881985687
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
In-class performance (including assignments): 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
