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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
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- Department of Social and Human Sciences
- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kobori Hiroshi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(W3-207(W323))
- Group
- 12-RW
- Course number
- LAE.E212
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2024/3/14
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
Based on English 5, English 6 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, 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
In this class, students will develop essay writing skills and study how to read english essays and how to summarize a paragraph.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Reading (Chapter 3: Reading Orientalism (Part 1)) | Text (pp. 17-19) |
| Class 2 | Quiz: Chapter 3 Essay writing | Text (p. 20) Essay writing |
| Class 3 | Summarize paragraphs in Chapter 3 | Text (17-19) |
| Class 4 | Reading (Chapter 4: Reading Orientalism (Part 2)) | Text (21-24) |
| Class 5 | Quiz: Chapter 4 Essay writing | Text (24-25) Essay writing |
| Class 6 | Summarize paragraphs in Chapter 4 | Text (21-24) |
| Class 7 | Review and final examination | Review the overall exercises |
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)
Beginning Postcolonialism（ISBN: 978-4-269-12087-7）
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Assessment criteria and methods
Activities in class: 20%, Homework assignments: 50%, Final exam: 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
Other
None
