| Course title | |||||
| English Reading [English Reading] | |||||
| Course category | general education courses | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 2～4 | Semester | Fall | |
| Course type | Fall | Course code | 020216 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 浅井 優一 [ASAI Yuichi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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This course aims to develop second-year students’ reading skills, enabling them to read more advanced English texts. Students are given the opportunity to choose the genre of their reading materials among a variety of topics. Texts are expected to be more complex in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and style than those encountered in Integrated English. The TOEFL-ITP Test is given to all students during the course. The English Reading courses are divided into three groups. Students are requested to submit their preferred choice from among the groups before registration. English Reading (A): Science and Technology In ER (A), students read articles relating to issues in science and technology. English Reading (B): Global News In ER (B), students read about topics relating to worldwide issues through a variety of news media. English Reading (C): Culture and Society In ER (C), students read articles focusing upon various aspects of culture and society. |
| Expected Learning |
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Students should attain level B2 in a variety of English skills as stated in the CEFR-J, a CEFR-based framework for ELT in Japan. To attain the objectives, during the course students will be expected to: 1. Become familiar with a variety of reading techniques such as skimming, scanning and summarizing. 2. Learn to read English texts both for comprehension and critical analysis. 3. Become independent learners, developing reading skills that can be used independently outside of class. |
| Course schedule |
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Class 1 Course Orientation, Introduction to Intensive Reading Class 2 Reading Material: “Planet Hunters: Are We Alone?” Class 3 Reading Material: “Lost Horizons: Searching for Shangri-La” Class 4 Reading Material: “Strength in Numbers: The Genius of Swarms” Class 5 Quiz & Group Work -1 Class 6 Reading Material: “Sleep Science: The Secrets of Sleep” Class 7 Reading Material: “Hidden Hazards: The Pollution Within” Class 8 Reading Material: “Laser Technology: Light Engineering” Class 9 Reading Material: “Love: A Chemical Reaction” Class 10 Quiz & Group Work -2 Class 11 Reading Material: “Carbon Footprint: It Starts at home” Class 12 Reading Material: “The World of Money: From Clams to Credit Cards” Class 13 Reading Material: “Cultural Encounters: When the Moors Ruled Spain” Class 14 Quiz & Group Work -3 Class 15 Final Exam |
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| Reading materials will be provided by the instructor for each class. |
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| Assessment/Grading |
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Attendance: 15% (Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for the course.) TOEFL ITP: 20% Other Factors (Class Participation / Assignments / Quizzes / Final Exam / Term Paper) in total: 65% |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 10/12/2018 12:38:23 PM |