| Course title | |||||
| Integrated English [Integrated English] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～1 | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01el1001i | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 佐藤 健 [SATO Takeshi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | 12号館311 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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To build a firm foundation in English, first-year students are required to take the Integrated English course as an introductory course to the English curriculum of the University. Students will learn to use a variety of key English skills together. The main focus of the course is to enhance students’ receptive English skills such as reading and listening. Students will also learn to integrate these receptive skills with productive skills such as writing and speaking. During the course, all students will be required to take the TOEFL-ITP. |
| Expected Learning |
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Students should attain level B1 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. Read English texts (articles, stories etc.) to improve their reading fluency. Students are also encouraged to read extensively outside of class. 2. Listen to a variety of English materials to improve their listening skills. Students are also encouraged to listen extensively outside of class. 3. Write responses (summaries, reviews etc.) to English texts read during the course, using simple English. 4. Exchange ideas about English texts read during the course, expressing their own opinions, using simple English. Compentency Development: Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication skills, Reading Comprehension skills, Effective Writing skills, Presentation skills |
| Course schedule |
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1：Orientation 2：The Big Thaw (Vocabulary & Reading) 3：The Big Thaw (Listening & Duscussion) 4：The Enigma of Beauty (Vocabulary & Reading) 5：The Enigma of Beauty (Summary writing & Discussion) 6：Caffeine (Vocabulary & Reading) 7：Caffeine (Summary writing & Discussion) 8：How smart are animals (Vocabulary & Reading) 9：How smart are animals (Listening & Summary writing) 10：Note-taking practice (Listening & Writing) 11：How safe is our food (Vocabulary & Writing) 12：How safe is our food (Summary writing & Presentation) 13: Reading report (1) 14：Reading report (2) 15：Wrap up & test *The topics may be subject to change according to the students performance. |
| Prerequisites |
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In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, you are recommended to prepare for and review the classes, using the reading materials suggested in the classes and spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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No textbook required. Printed materials will be provided in class or resources will be updated on the Moodle or Google Classroom. You are expected to access the sources from your PC or mobile devices. |
| References |
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Will be referred during the class or updated on the Moodle or Google Classroom |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class participation: 15% In-class activities (Assignments / Quizzes / Term Paper etc.): 45% Final test: 40% More than 5 absences will lead to no credit. Arrive at the classroom 10 minutes later will lead to the absence. " |
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| Course keywords |
| Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, Vocabulary, English for Academic Purposes |
| Office hours |
| Friday lunch time at my office (but please email me in advance) |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 2/26/2020 1:53:59 PM |