2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 再4
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Daisuke Kimura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W351)
- Class
- 再4
- 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
We will cover a chapter in each class. There will be a small quiz at the end of each class which involves some short writing components to get students to put the knowledge into use.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Ch. 7 Fleeing Venezuela, on foot | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 2 | Ch. 8 Our disgrace at the Border | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 3 | Ch. 9 Some Ukraine Jews are unhappy a Jew was elected President | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 4 | Ch. 10 Revolution at 40: Iranians Loosen Ideology’s Grip on Daily Life | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 5 | Ch. 11 In Kenya, running can be a road to ruin | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 6 | Ch. 14 Peering into light’s graveyard: the first image of a Black Hole | Learn the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Use the new knowledge in writing a short composition. |
| Class 7 | Review and exam | 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)
15 Selected Units of English through the News Media – 2020 Edition – (Asahi Press)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quizzes: 40%
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
N/A