2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 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.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
The lessons use the textbook to develop students' reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills through relevant activities, exercises, thinking, and discussions.
Students are required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students' reading/writing skills.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 8. Research Shows Checking Your Phone Is Contagious Like Yawning Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 8 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 2 | Unit 9. To Save the Corpse Flower, Horticulturists Are Playing the Role of Matchmakers Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 9 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 3 | Unit 10. Robot Jumps a Record-Breaking 100 Feet in the Air Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 10 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 4 | Unit 11. Space Is Destroying Astronauts’ Red Blood Cells Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 11 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 5 | Unit 12. These Scientists Plan to Fully Resurrect a Woolly Mammoth within the Decade Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 12 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 6 | Unit 13. Scientists Create First 3-D Printed Wagyu Beef Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. | Prepare for Unit 13 & Reaction Paper |
| Class 7 | Unit 14. Scientists Unveiled the World’s First Living Robots Last Year. Now, They Can Reproduce Points of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Final Exam | Prepare Unit 14 Review of 4Q & 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.
Other materials may be suggested or uploaded for students by the teacher during the term.
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.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
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