2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 46-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Takehiko Tanioka
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (W931)
- Class
- 46-RW
- 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
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
Students are to study one unit of the textbook each week. A short review test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction Chapter 1: A passage about Japanese companies | To understand how the class will be conducted. To become able to read English passages correctly. |
| Class 2 | Chapter 2: A passage about tourism industry | To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp its gist. |
| Class 3 | Chapter 3: A passage about agriculture | To become able to write a summary of the passage in English |
| Class 4 | Chapter 4: A passge about space science | To become able to read English passages correctly. |
| Class 5 | Chapter 5: A passage about United Nations | To become able to read English passages quickly and grasp its gist. |
| Class 6 | Chapter 6: A passage about China | To become able to write a summary of the passage in English |
| Class 7 | Chapter 7: A passage about Technology | General review and exam |
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)
Meet the World: English through Newspapers 2020 (Seibidou)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The total score of weekly short tests: 40%
Final exam: 60%
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
The contents of the class may be slightly modified, as the class will be taught online.