English IV A

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2021
Course Title English IV A
Course Code 0075 Course Category General / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 1
Department Mechanical Engineering Student Grade 4th
Term Second Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials (1) 亀山太一(他)「Fundamental Science in English」SEIBIDO.(2) 刀祢雅彦「データベース4500完成英単語・熟語」桐原書店.(3) 瓜生豊・篠田重晃「Next Stage 英文法・語法問題」桐原書店.
Instructor INOUE Hidetoshi

Course Objectives

1) Learn new vocabulary in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school learned, and can use them properly.
2) Learn grammar in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school learned, and can use them properly.
3) Learn sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school learned, and can use them properly.
4) Can read texts written in plain English, get the gist of them, and comprehend necessary information.
5) Learn the rules of English pronunciation and accents and can use them properly in order to speak clearly and convey one's meaning to a listener.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Fully learned new vocabulary in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school, and can use them properly.Learned new vocabulary in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school, and can use them.Have not learned new vocabulary in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school.
Achievement 2Fully learned grammar and sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school, and can use them properly.Learned grammar and sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school, and can use them.Have not learned grammar and sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school.
Achievement 3Fully learned sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school, and can use them properly.Learned sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school learned, and can use them properly.Have not learned sentence structure in accordance with the curriculum guidelines for high school.
Can read texts written in plain English, fully get the gist of them, and comprehend necessary information.Can read texts written in plain English, get the gist of them, and comprehend necessary information.Cannot read texts written in plain English and get the gist of them.
Fully learned the rules of English pronunciation and accents, and can use them properly.Learned the rules of English pronunciation and accents, and can use them properly.Have not learned the rules of English pronunciation and accents.

Assigned Department Objectives

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Teaching Method

Outline:
(1) The course will help develop reading and writing skills in particular, in order to acquire the basic English skills necessary to be an engineer active in the times of internationalization.
(2) The aim is to improve practical English proficiency by using English texts compiled for science and engineering students.
Style:
To achieve these goals, students are required to do the following self-study:
・ Learn the new words in the English vocabulary book and their pronunciations, but also be able to write/say the example sentences used.
・ Review the English texts in classes and practice until you can recite them.
Notice:
(1) Take advantage of the quizzes as a good opportunity to build vocabulary and improve the ability to compose in English.
(2) If you fail to take a quiz due to unexcused tardiness or absence, you will be given a zero.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Class guidance
Explain how classes will be conducted, vocabulary quizzes, grading system, etc.
2nd Lesson 1. Numbers and Calculation Learn English about numbers and calculations.
3rd Lesson 2. Figures P1/P2 Learn English about shapes.
4th Lesson 2. Figures P3/P4/P5 Learn English about shapes.
5th Lesson 3. States of Substance P1/P2 Learn English about the states of matter.
6th Lesson 3. States of Substance P2/P3 Learn English about the states of matter.
7th Lesson 4. Graph and Functions P1/P2 Learn English about graphs and functions.
8th Midterm exam
Take the midterm exam.
4th Quarter
9th Returning and explanation of the midterm exam
Return and explain the midterm exam.
Re-learn and understand the questions that they got wrong in particular.
10th Lesson 4. Graph and Functions P2/P3 Learn English about graphs and functions.
11th Lesson 5. Human Body P1/P2 Learn English about the human body.
12th Lesson 5. Human Body P2/P3 Learn English about the human body.
13th Lesson 5. Human Body P3/P4 Learn English about the human body.
14th Lesson 6. Electricity P1/P2 Learn English about electricity and electronics.
15th Lesson 6. Electricity P2/P3 Learn English about electricity and electronics.
16th Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationLittle testOtherTotal
Subtotal70300100
Basic Proficiency70300100
Specialized Proficiency0000
Cross Area Proficiency0000