| 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 | 020040 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 宇野 良子 [UNO Ryoko] | |||||
| 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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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 |
| Students will be notified of the textbook later. |
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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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| Office hours |
| Office hours are to be announced in class. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 1/28/2022 2:20:58 PM |