2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 3 24-LS-ADV
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Paul Narum
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu (W332)
- Class
- 24-LS-ADV
- Course Code
- LAE.E113
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 3 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 3. 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
EClasses will be conducted revolving around the textbook, half a unit per class, with students urged to discuss topics and ask each other questions in pairs or groups of three. Units from the textbook will be chosen in consultation with the students during the first class. Test during the seventh week to assess listening ability, vocabulary and grammar knowledge, and understanding (essay).
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Class introduction, Unit 1, "The Science of Shopping," Lesson A (An Interview about Consumer Behavior) | Buy the textbook, peruse contents |
| Class 2 | Unit 1, "The Science of Shopping," Video: The Decoy Effect, Lesson B (A Lecture about Gender and Shopping) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 3 | Unit 2, "Mother Nature," Lesson A (A Panel about a Film Contest) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 4 | Unit 2, "Mother Nature," Video: Turtles under Threat, Lesson B ( A Conversation on Campus) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 5 | Unit 3, "On the Move," Lesson A (A Lecture about Migration) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 6 | Unit 3, "On the Move," Video: What Ellis Island Means Today, Lesson B (A Study Group Discussion) | Read textbook contents, listen to audio, access e-learning, memorize unfamiliar vocabulary |
| Class 7 | Course review, test covering Units 1-3 | Review the course so far and prepare for the test |
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)
Level 3, Pathways: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, 2nd edition, Paul Macintyre (National Geographic Learning)
ISBN-13: 978-1337407731 (Student Book)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dictionary (preferably electronic)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Test during the 7th week (1/3rd listening, 1/3rd vocab and grammar, 1/3rd essay)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, private conversation, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None.