2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 14-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Reiko Maruyama
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (第4ラボ, （西3号館8階）)
- Class
- 14-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
In this class, we read 14 interesting news stories. By reading articles, students will improve their English proficiency, and deepen the knowledge about current affairs.
Exercises and tasks are divided into three sections: Pre-reading, Reading and Post-reading.
① Pre-reading (Picture Description, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary Building)
② Reading (Let’s Read, Comprehension Check)
③ Post-reading (Build-up, Further Study)
We will study one chapter per a lecture. At the end of the class, students take a review test (using Google Form).
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation on English 7 Class Introduction about "News English" Headline Lead Body p.6-10 | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 2 | Chapter 1 Smart Speakers Land in Japan! ・ Understanding various numbers ・verb | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 3 | Chapter 2 Will the future eco-cars are electric vehicles? ・ Difficult English words ·tense | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 4 | Chapter 3 Nyonin Kinsei, Tradition or Discrimination? ・ Greetings ・ Auxiliary verb | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 5 | Chapter 4 Harenohi, ruining a "special sunny day" ・ Proposal sentence ・ Sentence to invite ·noun ·article | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 6 | Chapter 5 Treatment for teens. The truth about forced sterilization ・ Request sentence ・ Pronoun | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation Vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
| Class 7 | Chapter 6 NHK reception fee proceedings. Satisfying the people's right to know? ・ Expressions related to pictures and photographs ·adjective ·adverb Quarter-end exam | Confirm the answers of Discussion, Paragraph writing and Presentation |
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)
Jump into the World through News in English
(Aoi Watanabe)
Sanshusha Press
Reference books, course materials, etc.
English-Japanese dictionary
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation in class after doing assignments, quizzes for each chapter, attitude toward class lesson 50%
Quarter end examination 50％
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
None