2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 3 19-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ryuichiro Miyanaga
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon (W934)
- Class
- 19-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E113
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 3 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with 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 lectures in English, speaking in front of an audience, and writing paragraphs and short essays.
There are two types of classes in English 3. RW classes focus on reading comprehension and skill in written composition, and LS classes focus on listening and oral expression.
Each student is assigned to a class and instructors for each class conduct the course using “Course description and aims”, “Student learning outcomes”, and “Keywords” as the basic framework.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will:
・ Have improved their English skills required for learning at university and for research activities
・ Be able to understand written and spoken materials correctly in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・ Be able to write paragraphs and short essays with unity and coherence
・ Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions and improved their oral expression skills
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This course aims to enhance students' reading skills and critical thinking by using the textbook noted below. As a preparation for the class, students are to read the assigned text, consulting the dictionary when necessary; in each class, we will make discussions based on the preliminary reading.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Class Orientation | Reading: Ch.1 |
| Class 2 | Ch. 1 What is Artificial Intelligence? (1) | Reading: Ch.1 (continued) |
| Class 3 | Ch. 1 What is Artificial Intelligence? (2) | Reading: Ch.2 Preparation for Mini Quiz |
| Class 4 | Ch. 2 General Intelligence as the Holy Grail (1) Mini Quiz | Reading: Ch. 2 (continued) |
| Class 5 | Ch. 2 General Intelligence as the Holy Grail (2) | Reading: Ch. 3 |
| Class 6 | Ch. 3 Language, Creativity, Emotion (1) | Preparation for Final Exam |
| Class 7 | Review and Final Exam | Review Reading: Ch. 3 (continued) |
Study advice (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)
Margaret A. Boden, Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introducion. Oxford UP, 2018.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To Be Announced in Class
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Activity 20%, In-Class Quiz 20%, Final Exam 60%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None