2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 32-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Thu
- Class
- 32-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
In this class, students will develop authentic listening skills through the use of actual news audio materials. In addition, vocabulary for understanding Western news will be developed by reading scripts, and speaking skills will be developed by reading scripts aloud. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction: CNN News Selection - “Attack on Israel” ① (pp.28-29) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 2 | - Mini test & Review: “Attack on Israel” ① (pp.28-29) - Training: “Attack on Israel” ② (pp.34-35) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 3 | - Mini test & Review: “Attack on Israel” ② (pp.34-35) - Training: “Is Anybody Listening” ① (pp.112-113) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 4 | - Mini test & Review: “Is Anybody Listening” ① (pp.112-113) - Training: “Is Anybody Listening” ② (pp.114-115) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 5 | - Mini test & Review: “Is Anybody Listening” ② (pp.114-115) - Training: “Out their for a reason” ① (pp.125-127) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 6 | - Mini test & Review: “Out their for a reason” ① (pp.125-127) - Training: “Out their for a reason” ② (pp.128-129) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 7 | - Mini test & Review: “Out their for a reason” ② (pp.128-129) - Training: “Out their for a reason” ③ (pp.130-131) - Final Assignment | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
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)
CNN ENGLISH EXPRESS 2024年8月号、朝日出版社.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quizzes: 30%, Assignments: 40%, Final exam: 30%
(The percentage of assessment may be adjusted depending on the level and mastery of students.)
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
N/A