2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 34-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Kazutaka Fukuda
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu (W932)
- Class
- 34-RW
- 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 this class, we use the textbook concerning TOEIC reading section. We can develop reading and writing skills through the questions about TOEIC Part 5, 6, and 7 (TOEIC TEST LEVEL 500). At the end of every chapter, we have the confirmation small tests using "Check Link" system. And also, the quarter end test (Unit 8-15).
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 4: understanding the structure of each paragraph | Read the passage of Unit 4 thinking about the structure of each paragraph. Review the structure of each paragraph in the passage. |
| Class 2 | Unit 5: understanding the connection of each paragraph | Read the passage of Unit 5 thinking about the connection of each paragraph. Rewiew the connection of each paragraph in the passage. |
| Class 3 | Unit 5 Exercise: the usage of negatives | Complete Exercise 1,2 and 4 thinking about the usage of negatives in each option. Carry out some exercises on negatives in the class. |
| Class 4 | Unit 6: thinking about a summary of each paragraph | Read the passage of Unit 6 thinking about a summary of each paragraph. Recreate a summary of each paragraph on the passage. |
| Class 5 | Unit 6 Exercise: thinking about replacement of words | Complete Exercise 1,2 and 4 thinking about replacement of words. Carry out some exercises on replacement of words in the class. |
| Class 6 | Unit 7: thinking about roles of the information provided | Read the passage of Unit 7 thinking about roles of the information provided. Rethink the roles of the information provided in the passage. |
| Class 7 | Exam/ Writing Exercise | Writing Exercise: Writing an essay with appropriate paragraph structure. |
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)
Yuji Suzuki, Readings in Science in association with Nature, Nan'undo ISBN 978-4-523-17798
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Exam(70%), Exercise(10%), Reprot(15%), Class Participation(5%)
The instructor may fail a student if he/she repeatedly resubmits reports too often.
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.