2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 3 9-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Lorinda Kiyama
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon
- Class
- 9-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E113
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 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
Students will improve vocabulary, speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills through recordings, transcripts, and exercises from lectures given at Tokyo Tech in the recent past by speakers from around the globe. The My Hero Project independent film archive will also be a resource. They will practice to participate as presenters at an international online symposium at the end of the 4th quarter by giving two presentations in class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Scott Sugino lecture, "Embracing the Beginner Life" 1 | vocabulary, pronunciation, listening comprehension exercises, discussion |
| Class 2 | Scott Sugino lecture, "Embracing the Beginner Life" 2 | vocabulary, pronunciation, listening comprehension exercises, discussion & reaction mini-presentations |
| Class 3 | Jack Halpern lecture on language learning | vocabulary, pronunciation, listening comprehension exercises, discussion |
| Class 4 | Midterm Presentations | Speak for 1~2 minutes on your language learning story; listen carefully and respond meaningfully with questions or comments |
| Class 5 | My Hero Project Films | explore online archive, vocabulary, listening comprehension, discuss |
| Class 6 | Introduce a My Hero Project Film--Student presentations 1 | Speak for 3~4 minutes on a My Hero Project film you watched; listen carefully and respond meaningfully with questions and comments |
| Class 7 | Introduce a My Hero Project Film--Student presentations 2 | Speak for 3~4 minutes on a My Hero Project film you watched; listen carefully and respond meaningfully with questions and comments |
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)
handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
videos and transcripts from Tokyo Tech Leadership Symposia and Global Leadership Cafe (each held twice a year)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation 20%
Homework 20%
Midterm presentation 25%
Final presentation 35%
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
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