2022 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 再2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Masatoshi Tamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W371)
- Class
- 再2
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- 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
We will cover a textbook unit in each class. Students are expected to preview the materials before class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction (handouts provided) | Understand the objectives of the class |
| Class 2 | Chapter 1 "Language", Vocabulary Quiz 1 | Understand the English text in Chapter 1 and answer questions there correctly. |
| Class 3 | Review Test 1, Chapter 2 "Big Decisions", Vocabulary Quiz 2 | Understand the English text in Chapter 2 and answer questions there correctly. |
| Class 4 | Review Test 2, Chapter 3 "Friendship", Vocabulary Quiz 3 | Understand the English text in Chapter 3 and answer questions there correctly. |
| Class 5 | Review Test 3, Chapter 4 "Emotional Health", Vocabulary Quiz 4 | Understand the English text in Chapter 4 and answer questions there correctly. |
| Class 6 | Review Test 4, Chapter 5 "The World", Vocabulary Quiz 5 | Understand the English text in Chapter 5 and answer questions there correctly. |
| Class 7 | Review and exam | Review the overall content of the course. |
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)
Getting Personal Using Videoclips: Watch, Listen and Read, ISBN 978-4-88198-618-9, SHOHAKUSHA
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class (including quizzes) 70%, final exam 30%
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
N/A