2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 26-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yumi Kawamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu (S223)
- Class
- 26-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 4 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 4. 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
In class, using online videos and audio recordings, featuring American cities and the people living there, we will complete listening exercises to improve our understanding of English. Class activities will also include speaking exercises, learning the basic forms of expressing opinions and so on.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chapter 8 Oswego, New York | Textbook pp. 53-58 |
| Class 2 | Chapter 9 Austin, Texas | Textbook pp. 59-64 |
| Class 3 | Chapter 10 Saint Jo, Texas | Textbook pp. 65-70 |
| Class 4 | Chapter 11 Santa Fe, New Mexico | Textbook pp. 71-76 |
| Class 5 | Chapter 12 Arizona (Grand Canyon, Route 66) | Textbook pp. 77-82 |
| Class 6 | Chapter 13 Los Angeles 1 | Textbook pp. 83-88 |
| Class 7 | Chapter 14 Los Angeles 2 End-of-term examination | Textbook pp. 89-94 |
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)
American Vibes: People, Places and Perspectives, Kinseido, ISBN: 978-4-7647-4094-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful sites on the Internet and books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 30％,
Assignments and tests: 70％
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None