2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 11-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Junichiro Nishio
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - unknown
- Class
- 11-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Aug 5, 2026
- 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 course, students will learn methodological approaches to English writing and develop practical skills in academic writing.
Each class focuses on exercises based on the textbook, so students are expected to briefly review the target section in advance.
Essay assignments will be given at the end of each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction |
To be aware of paragraph structure |
| Class 2 | Chapter 1-2, pp. 11-20 |
To be aware of paragraph structure |
| Class 3 | Chapter 2, pp.20-28 |
To be aware of discussion focus |
| Class 4 | Chapter 3, pp. 29-39 |
To be aware of sentence connection |
| Class 5 | Chapter 3, pp. 40-49 |
To be aware of sentence connection |
| Class 6 | Chapter 4, pp. 50-59 |
To be aware of style and word choice |
| Class 7 | Chapter 4, pp. 60-68 |
To be aware of style and word choice |
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)
University of Tokyo Press. First Moves: An Introduction to Academic Writing in English.
By Paul Rossiter and the English Language Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo.
ISBN 978-4-13-082121-6.
¥2,640 (tax included).
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation 20%, Essay Assignments 80%
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