2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 7 30-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yoshihiro Esashi
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 30-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E213
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Apr 1, 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
The course is subdivided into three 2-week sessions, each based on an unit of the textbook. In the first week, students will be introduced to the topic and relevant vocabulary, while developing listening and speaking skills. The second week will revolve around a relevant TED talk and class activities aimed to enhance English communication skills. Students are expected to actively participate in class/group discussions, and regularly give presentations.
The final test will consist of a listening test based on a topic covered in the semester.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction |
"Understand course objectives. |
| Class 2 | Unit 1 Anne Frank House Exhibition |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 1(pp. 8-12). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 3 | Unit 2 An Ethnic Restaurant Run by Asian Immigrants |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 2(pp. 15-19). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 4 | Unit 3 Computer Education for Afghan Girls |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 3(pp. 22-26). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 5 | Unit 5 Making a California Landfill into a Park |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 4(pp. 29-32). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 6 | Unit 5 Making a California Landfill into a Park |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 5(pp. 36-40). Role play the video in groups. |
| Class 7 | Review and Final Exam |
Understand the content of video and answer the questions in Unit 5(pp. 36-40). Role play the video in groups. |
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)
Vital Voices (2) People & Cultures on Video Intermediate
by James C. House & Michico Miyoshi, Shohakusha, ISBN: 9784775450123
Reference books, course materials, etc.
JapanKnowledgeLib（https://www.libra.titech.ac.jp/databases/japanknowledge）
Evaluation methods and criteria
"Class participation: 20%
Mini-tests: 40 %
Final exam: 40%"
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