2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 42-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Miui Watanabe
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu (W3-707(W371))
- Class
- 42-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
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. Students will also be required to participate in group discussions and give presentations in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Review of English 3; ”Unit 9: Graffiti" Understanding the author's purpose and tone | Textbook pp. 58-63 |
| Class 2 | "Unit 10: Human Genetic Engineering" Identifying target audience | Textbook pp. 64-69 |
| Class 3 | "Unit 11: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Making Inferences | Textbook pp. 70-75 |
| Class 4 | Newspaper articles and science papers | Comparing and understanding newspaper articles and science papers |
| Class 5 | "Unit 13: Freedom House" Critical Reading: Identifying pros and cons | Textbook pp. 82-87 |
| Class 6 | "Unit 14: Radio Frequency Identification" Critical Reading: Analyzing texts | Textbook pp. 88-93 |
| Class 7 | Review Session; Final Exam | Review of entire 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)
Success with Reading 3, [Seibido]. ISBN:978-4-7919-7223-4
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be provided when necessary
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class contribution and assignments: 60%
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