2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 4 再1
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Masatoshi Tamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed
- Class
- 再1
- Course Code
- LAE.E114
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- 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
Students are to study an assigned unit(s) of the textbook each week. A mini-test is set at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Simple Orientation Unit 7 On the Move--Buses, Trains & Planes | How to prepare for and review the class, using Unit 7 as an example |
| Class 2 | Unit 8 On the Menu / On the Itinerary--Sightseeing, Restaurants & Hotels | Mini-Test 1 |
| Class 3 | Unit９ On Sale / On Order--Shopping (Bricks & Mortar, Online Goods & Supplies) | Mini-Test 2 |
| Class 4 | Unit 10 Off the Clock--Leisure & Entertainment | Mini-Test 3 |
| Class 5 | Unit 11 On the Air--Media & Advertising | Mini-Test 4 |
| Class 6 | Unit 12 On the Agenda--Meetings & Schedules / Unit 13 At the Office--Negotiating and Selling | Mini-Test 5 |
| Class 7 | Unit 14 (Abridged) During the Interview--Job Hunting & Self-promotion / Review Exam | Review Exam |
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)
TOP TIPS FOR THE TOEIC L&R TEST (SEIBIDO, ISBN 978-4-7919-7214-2)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Performance in class (mainly the total score of mini-tests) (70%) and the review exam (30%)
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