2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 7-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon (W931)
- Class
- 7-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- 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
Use textbooks to train listening and reading skills, practice discussions on each lesson's topic, and conduct short presentations. More Specifically, several students will give short speeches on the topic of the lesson at the beginning of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction & Short Speeches | Understand how the class will be conducted / Be prepared to make a self-introduction |
| Class 2 | LESSON 10 Freedom in Cyberspace (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 10 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 3 | LESSON 11 Alternative Food Sources (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 11 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 4 | LESSON 14 What Is Green Business? (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 14 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 5 | LESSON 15 The Future of Space Programs (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 15 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 6 | LESSON 16 Eco-friendly Cars (Listening & Reading & Speaking Practice) | Preparation for LESSON 16 Reading (Including Vocabulary) Part & Critical Thinking Part |
| Class 7 | Final Exam & Group Discussion | Final Exam & Group Discussion |
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)
Title: AFP World News Report（AFPニュースで見る世界）, Publisher: 成美堂, ISBN: 9784791950850
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments: 60% (Voca quiz 10%, Short presentation: 20%, Group discussion 30%)
Final Exam: 40%
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
None