2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 29-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Inaba
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W932)
- Class
- 29-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 7 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.
Course description and aims
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
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
1. In this course, an instructor with work experience as an interpreter and also with expertise in the fields of theatrical art and architecture will provide hands-on education in efficient English communication.
2. Also, the instructor’s ten-year teaching experience at language schools (International Education Center and Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin) will help students learn listening skills, note-taking skills that are useful in actual life.
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
listening to numbers in English
repeating and shadowing
note-taking
speaking practice through interpreting
building up vocabulary and expression from films in English
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | self-introduction and Unit1 / Family | self-introduction in English |
| Class 2 | Unit 1 Family listening and interpreting cardinal numbers in English | quick response, repetition, shadowing |
| Class 3 | Unit 2 / College Life listening to decimal numbers watching the film "The Imitation Game" | quick response, repetition shadowing |
| Class 4 | Unit 3 / Hobbies and Entertainment listening to fractional numbers watching the film watching youtube video featuring skills of professional interpreters mini test on numbers | quick response, repetition, shadowing, note-taking |
| Class 5 | Unit 3 / College Life listening to ordinal numbers watching the film pair-work on English crossword | quick response, repetition, shadowing, English conversation |
| Class 6 | Unit 4 / Cultures of the World listening to number sentences watching the film with the script | quick response, repetition, shadowing, reading a film script |
| Class 7 | Unit 5 / International Cultural Exchange 1 listening to number sentences watching the final part of the film with the script | quick response, dictation, note-taking |
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)
Developing Interpreting Skills for Communication
Reference books, course materials, etc.
handouts
Evaluation methods and criteria
participation in class (20%), quiz (30%), final exam (50%)
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
homework to be given at certain points