2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 3 41-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuro Satsuma
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 41-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E113
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 26, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 3 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 3. 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 will practice reading using textbook passages and write essays on related topics. Through group discussions, they will deepen their comprehension of reading materials and develop writing skills, starting with paragraphs and progressing to longer essays.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course |
Understand how the class is conducted. |
| Class 2 | Lesson 7A: Energy Solutions |
Understand the text in 7A. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
| Class 3 | Lesson 8B: Epic Engineering |
Understand the text in 8B. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
| Class 4 | Mini-test 1 |
Understand the video clip in Lesson 8. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
| Class 5 | Lesson 9A: High-Tech Solutions (1) |
Understand the text in 9A. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
| Class 6 | Lesson 9B: High-Tech Solutions (2) |
Understand the text in 9B. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
| Class 7 | Mini-test 2 |
Understand the video clip in Lesson 9. Express one’s ideas about related topics. |
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)
Reading Explorer, Third Edition, ＜Level 3＞, Student Book Split Edition 3B, Text Only 9780357123683
(CENGAGE)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
In-class performance and assignments: 40 %
Mini-tests: 60 %
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- 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
None.