2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 再3
- 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 Wed (H112)
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
Students are to study two chapters of the textbook every week. A short test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Textbook Chapter 13 and 14 Passages about US and immigrants | To become able to read the passages quicly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 15 and 16 Passages about Ukraine and Iran | To become able to read difficult sentences correctly |
| Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 17 and 18 Passages about science and sports | To become able to summarize the passages in English |
| Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 19 and 20 Passages about EU and Russia | To become able to read the passages quickly and grasp the gist of them |
| Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 21 and 22 Passages about France and religion | To become able to read difficult sentences correctly |
| Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 23 and 24 Passages about technology and astronomy | To become able to summarize the passages in English |
| Class 7 | Textbook Chapter 25 and Exam A passage about Germany and Exam | 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)
English through the News Media 2020 (Asahi Press)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students are to be evaluated by the total score of each short test (40%) and the final exam (60%).
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
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