2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 7-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fuga Terasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon
- Class
- 7-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 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, students will learn practical English through authentic materials such as movies, interviews, and news. Students will be trained to enjoy movies in English, to pronounce and speak English naturally, and to express their thoughts in English. Each lesson utilizes one or two scenes from a movie that are freely available online, and a news clip or an interview related to the movie. Students are expected to actively participate in the speaking activities.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, video viewing, group work 1 | Review of the class |
| Class 2 | Video viewing, group work 2 | Review of the class |
| Class 3 | Video viewing, group work 3 | Review of the class |
| Class 4 | Video viewing, group work 4 | Review of the class |
| Class 5 | Video viewing, group work 5 | Review of the class |
| Class 6 | Video viewing, group work 6 | Review of the class & Preparing for the test |
| Class 7 | Speaking and Listening Test / Review | Review of the 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)
None. Relevant materials to be handed out in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dictionary (preferably electronic)
Videoclips on YouTube and other media of movies such as Jurassic Park, Toy Story, the Incredibles, Mission: Impossible, etc...
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class activities (50%) Test (50%)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.
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