| Course title | |||||
| Integrated English [Integrated English] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
| Department | Year | 1～4 | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 020037 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 佐藤 健 [SATO Takeshi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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This is a foundational course for TUAT English education that provides basic knowledge required to study in university. Students learn how to combine skills and use them properly. This class particularly focuses on listening and reading skills. In addition, students are given the opportunity to learn how to integrate those skills with writing and speaking skills. |
| Expected Learning |
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1) Students learn reading skills to comprehend logical arguments about familiar topics. 2) Students acquire the skills to listen and follow clear speeches about familiar topics. 3) Students learn about how these skills are interrelated with writing and speaking skills and also learn how to integrate them. [Competency Development] Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Communication Skills, Reading Comprehension Skills, Effective Writing Skills, Presentation Skills Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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1. Introduction: English skills for undergraduate students 2. Topic 1-1: Listening conversations and lectures. 3. Topic 1-2: Reading short papers and articles. 4. Topic 1-3: Writing a short opinion paper. Group discussion. 5. Topic 2-1: Listening conversations and lectures. 6. Topic 2-2: Reading short papers and articles. 7. Topic 2-3: Writing a short opinion paper. Group discussion. 8. Topic 3-1: Listening conversations and lectures. 9. Topic 3-2: Reading short papers and articles. 10. Topic 3-3: Writing a short opinion paper. Group discussion. 11. Topic 4-1: Listening conversations and lectures. 12. Topic 4-2: Reading short papers and articles. 13. Topic 4-3: Writing a short opinion paper. Group discussion. 14: Group work: Reading a paper. Group discussion and presentation. 15: Review *1-4 will be chosen from familiar topics for students. *This is a typical schedule for the Integrated English course. A specific schedule for each class will be announced in each class. |
| Prerequisites |
| This course carries 1 credit. In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, they are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes using the textbook and the reference books, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students must attend at least 2/3 of a course in order to receive credit for that course. If students do not fully attend the class for two times, it should be counted as one time of absence. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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Science Arena (written by Dave Rear) Seibido Other materials will be uploaded on Google Classroom |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class participation (20%): Class participation in class discussion and group work is evaluated. Tasks given in class (80%): Students are assessed on whether they can comprehend logical arguments, whether they can listen and follow clear speeches, and whether they can integrate skills in English via various assignments: quizzes/tests, homework, term papers, and a final examination. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| The lecture will be held in a classroom, but online tools will be utilized. |
| Course keywords |
| integrated skills, reading, listening, writing, speaking, English for academic purposes |
| Office hours |
| Thursday 12:00-13:00. Please contact via email or Google Classroom beforehand |
| Remarks 1 |
| Updated information will be uploaded on Google Classroom. |
| Remarks 2 |
| Related URL |
| https://nk.supereigo.com/student/main/login |
| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 3/18/2022 11:41:07 AM |