| 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 | 020039 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 岡野 一郎 [OKANO Ichiro] | |||||
| 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 |
| Course schedule |
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Lesson 0 Guidance Lesson 1 Natural vs Artificial Lesson 2 Relocating vs Protecting Buildings Lesson 3 Disease Prevention vs Economic Growth Lesson 4 Extracurricular Activity vs Studying Hard Lesson 5 Traditional Living vs Urbanization Lesson 6 Fair Trade vs Free Trade Lesson 7 Environmental Activism vs International Agreements Lesson 8 Alternative vs Fossil Energy Lesson 9 Vegetarians vs Meat Eaters Lesson 10 Endangered Species vs Diplomacy Lesson 11 Old vs New Industries Lesson 12 Needed vs Not Needed Lesson 13 Traditional vs Innovative Lesson 14 Climate Change vs Natural Cycle |
| 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 |
| Shishido, M., K. Murphy and M. Takahashi, 2022, AFP World News Report 6, published by Seibido |
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| 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. Online classes will be evaluated by taking quizzes, submitting assignments and taking the final exam according to the same standards as normal classes. Participation in online classes will be evaluated by how actively you participate during class time. This plan is subject to amendment because of the schedule change due to COVID-19. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 4/5/2022 3:54:22 PM |