2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 1 18
- 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 Mon (S3-207(S322))
- Class
- 18
- Course Code
- LAE.E111
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 1 defines and solidifies the foundational skills for effective communication in English as well as fosters international awareness, as both are typically required in the globally expanding domain of scientific and technological research activities. It also prepares students to study or do research abroad in the future. Students are assigned training exercises that cover the four language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The reading and listening materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as the fundamentals of science and technology. Practice exercises in writing and speaking are provided so that students can develop confidence and competence to participate in discussions and conferences where opinions are exchanged through both text and speech. TOEFL-type exercise problems are also used in the course.
This course aims to establish a base on which students can build toward a higher level of communication competence specifically in an English language environment. The base is composed of three elements: (1) identifying relevant information accurately, (2) exercising fair judgement to form a valid opinion, and (3) stating opinions clearly and persuasively. English 1 covers these three elements, and the communication abilities acquired will help students in the future when they have to assume positions of responsibility in group activities.
Each student is assigned to a group led by an instructor. Instructors for each group conduct the course using the "Course description and aims" and "Student learning outcomes" as the basic framework. "Class direction," "Course schedule," and other information below explain the features of each class.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will:
・Become aware of the degree to which practical English abilities are required for learning at university and for research activities both in Japan and abroad
・Be able to grasp the main ideas and arguments of written and spoken materials in diverse areas including international and intercultural issues, science, and technology
・Have increased their knowledge of effective vocabulary and expressions to actively communicate their ideas and opinions in English
・Have gained confidence in using English to state their opinions
・Be able to understand the structural characteristics of good paragraphs and write their own short paragraphs with unity and coherence
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
This course aims to develop students’ ability to speak about themselves naturally and confidently in English. Each topic will be addressed in two stages: 1.Writing a Personal Script in clear and accessible English, 2.Memorizing and delivering the Personal Script through spoken performance. Students will practice their scripts until they can recite them from memory. In class, students will engage in small-group recitation, listener recording activities, and shadowing exercises using English media materials. Special emphasis will be placed on pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and chunking, with the goal of helping students develop the ability to speak English clearly, naturally, and confidently.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation; introduction to Personal Scripts; introduction to shadowing; Script writing for Topic A |
To develop foundational skills in self-expression in English and to understand the basic principles of shadowing. |
| Class 2 | Chunk learning; shadowing practice; preparation for memorization of Topic A script |
To improve accuracy and fluency in spoken English through reading aloud and structured practice. |
| Class 3 | Chunk learning; memorization and delivery of Topic A script; shadowing; Script writing for Topic B |
To develop speaking ability and listening comprehension through memorization, and to expand vocabulary and expressive ability through a new topic. |
| Class 4 | Chunk learning; memorization and delivery of Topic B script; shadowing; Script writing for Topic C |
To improve fluency through memorized speech, develop pronunciation and rhythm through shadowing, and strengthen expressive ability through script writing. |
| Class 5 | Chunk learning; memorization and delivery of Topic C script; shadowing; Script writing for Topic D |
To develop spontaneous speaking ability through memorized speech and deepen understanding of English sound patterns. |
| Class 6 | Chunk learning; memorization and delivery of Topic D script; shadowing; Script writing for Topic E |
To promote automatization of speech through memorization training, develop intonation through shadowing, and strengthen expressive ability through script writing. |
| Class 7 | Chunk learning; memorization and delivery of Topic E script; shadowing; overall review of Quarter 1 |
To consolidate expressive ability through memorized scripts, develop adaptability to spoken English through shadowing, and reinforce chunk-based language use. |
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)
No textbook will be used. The course will utilize Personal Scripts created by students and English media materials selected by the instructor.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Media materials and supplementary resources will be used as needed and distributed either in class or through the LMS.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Final grades will be determined based on the following components: Memorization and recitation activities: 40–50%, Personal Script writing assignments: 30%, Final assignment: 20–30%. The specific weighting may be adjusted within these ranges depending on the progress of the course and implementation of learning activities.
Related courses
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- 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
There is no attendance score in this course. Attendance requirements and policies regarding absences, including officially excused absences, follow the university’s regulations. Please note that the instructor cannot respond to individual notifications or requests concerning lateness or absence due to personal reasons, including general illness. Regular attendance is expected as a basic premise of the course. However, because grading is based on cumulative performance, occasional lateness or absence within reasonable limits is unlikely to result in serious academic disadvantage. If you are unsure about your situation, please consult the instructor or the administrative office.