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School of Environment and Society
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- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Satsuma Tatsuro
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- -
- Group
- 再2
- Course number
- LAE.E212
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- 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
Using the textbook, students will try to improve their Reading/Listening skills. Group work sessions will help students deepen their understanding of the materials, while providing them with opportunities to practice speaking English. Students will also practice writing short essays about related topics.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course Unit 7: Making Sure the Message is Heard | Understand how the class will be conducted. Understand the video clip in Unit 7. |
| Class 2 | Unit 8: Think Globally, Graze Locally | Understand the video clip in Unit 8 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 3 | Unit 9: A Sea Turtle's Tale | Understand the video clip in Unit 9 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 4 | Mini-test 1 Unit 10: "Robot Cafe" Showcases AI's Potential | Review the first half of the course. Understand the video clip in Unit 10 and answer the questions there correctly. |
| Class 5 | Unit 11: More Than Just a Cafe | Understand the video clip in Unit 11 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 6 | Unit 12: Heeding the Words of Younger People for a Better Future | Understand the video clip in Unit 12 and answer the questions there correctly. Write a short essay on a related topic. |
| Class 7 | Mini-test 2 Writing (a short essay on a news topic) | Review the second half of the course. Write a short essay on a chosen topic. |
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)
NHK NEWSLINE 7/映像で学ぶ NHK 英語ニュースが伝える日本7
(Kinseido)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class
Assessment criteria and methods
In-class performance and assignments : 40%
Mini-tests : 60%
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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
To be posted on T2SCHOLA prior to the start of classes
Office hours
By appointment
Other
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