2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 25-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuka Hiromoto
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu
- Class
- 25-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 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
Based on a textbook, this class includes answering questions, watching videos, discussing relevant topics, writing short sentences, and building vocabulary. Classes 2 and 4 have a mini-test; Class 6 a presentation; Class 7 an examination.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 8: The MazMini-test 1e City: The Medina of Fez (Morocco) | Answer questions in the textbook. |
| Class 2 | Unit 9: A Tragic Masquerade: The Royal Palace of Drottningholm (Sweden) Mini-test 1 | Answer questions in the textbook. |
| Class 3 | Unit 10: Underground Towns: Goreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia (Turkey) | Answer questions in the textbook. |
| Class 4 | Unit 11: A Nation of Civility: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu (Japan) Mini-test 2 | Answer questions in the textbook. |
| Class 5 | Unit 12: The Water Palace: Alhambra, Granada (Spain) | Answer questions in the textbook. |
| Class 6 | Unit 13: A Language Shaped by Glaciers: Te Wahipounamu (New Zealand) Presentation | Answer questions in the textbook. Prepare a presentation. |
| Class 7 | Unit 14: Reawakened-Ancient City: Archaeological Areas of Pompei (Italy) Examination | Answer questions in the textbook. |
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)
Exploring World Heritage on DVD (Seibido) 978-4-7919-3118-7
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Examination: 30 %; Participation: 30%; Mini-test: 20%; Presentation 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
None