2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 3 19-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ahram Han
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon (M-135)
- Class
- 19-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E113
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
This textbook is based on Smart News from Smithsonian Magazine, published online by the Smithsonian Association, a national academic and cultural research institute in the U.S. (*Smart News features state-of-the-art research published in science and nature magazines).
By studying each unit, students will learn interesting topics in the fields of natural science, technology and art in English sentences of about 400 to 500 words.During the class, students solve important phrases, reading, dictation, explanation and practice questions in science English, and composition questions.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Introduction & Self Introduction. Unit 1. Need a Creative Boost? Nap Like Thomas Edison and Salvador Dalí Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Be prepared to make a self-introduction, Prepare for Unit 1 |
| Class 2 | Unit 2. Curly the Curling Robot Can Beat the Pros at Their Own Game Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 2 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 3 | Unit 3. Italian Scientists Create Rising Pizza Dough without Yeast Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 3 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 4 | Unit 4. Plastic Waste Can Be Transformed into Vanilla Flavoring Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 4 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 5 | Unit 5. Gas Stoves Are Worse for Climate and Health than Previously Thought Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 5 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 6 | Unit 6. This Mushroom-Based Leather Could Be the Next Sustainable Fashion Material Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 6 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 7 | Unit 7. Scientists Build an Artificial Fish that Swims on Its Own Using Human Heart Cells Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Final Exam | Prepare for Unit 7 Review of 3Q & Final 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)
Science in Progress： More Articles from Smithsonian Magazine's Smart News（金星堂）
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4185-0
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation will be based on participation and in-class performance (30%), assignments (30%), and unit exams (40%)
*The assignment tasks include each Vocabulary Test - checking words, vocabulary, grammar, etc. learned in each unit - (10%) and TWO Reflection Paper (20%).
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
Reference:How to Write a Reflection Paper (With Steps and Examples)
https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-write-a-reflection-paper