English IV B

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2020
Course Title English IV B
Course Code 0076 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
Instructor AKIMOTO Hiromi

Course Objectives

(1) Improve the English listening and reading skills: Improve practical English proficiency through listening and reading exercises in TOEIC materials.
(2) Improve English vocabulary and grammar: Retain basic English skills through learning English words and grammatical elements.
(3) Understand culture and history of English-speaking countries Gain a deeper understanding of American social issues and modern history using videos. 

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Can fully improve practical English proficiency through listening and reading exercises. Can improve practical English proficiency through listening and reading exercises. Cannot improve practical English proficiency through listening and reading exercises.
Achievement 2Can fully improve English vocabulary through learning English vocabulary.Can improve English vocabulary through learning English vocabulary.Cannot improve English vocabulary through learning English vocabulary.
Achievement 3Fully learn a wide range of knowledge and skills, including the logical thinking and international perspective necessary for future engineers.Learn a wide range of knowledge and skills, including the logical thinking and international perspective necessary for future engineers.Do not learn a wide range of knowledge and skills, including the logical thinking and international perspective necessary for future engineers.

Assigned Department Objectives

学習・教育到達度目標 (A) See Hide
学習・教育到達度目標 (B) See Hide
学習・教育到達度目標 (E) See Hide

Teaching Method

Outline:
(1) The aim is to improve practical English proficiency through TOEIC exercises.
(2) Comprehend information from videos and authentic materials and link it to oral speech in English.
Style:
There will be vocabulary tests. Lessons explain the key points in the textbook and do practice questions for each unit.
Notice:
Be aware that failing to pre-study, forgetting to bring things to class, sleeping or using smartphones during class, etc. will result in students' attendance being marked as absent.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

Course Plan

Theme Goals
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Class guidance
Explain how classes will be conducted, vocabulary quizzes, assignments grading system, etc.
Gain a proper understanding on the class content and assignments, and plan ahead.
2nd (1) Day 1: Part 1 Practice questions
(2) Unit 1: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Watch a video that follow the topics of the textbook to gain a deeper understanding of American culture.
3rd (1) Day 2: Part 1 Applied questions
(2) Unit 2: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
4th (1) Day 3: Part 2 Practice questions
Learn culture of English-speaking countries with videos
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
5th (1) Day 4: Part 2 Applied questions
(2) Unit 3: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
6th (1) Day 5: Part 3 Practice questions
(2) Unit 6: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
7th (1) Day 6: Part 3 Applied questions
  Q&A for the second semester midterm exam
Reflect on the class content so far, and review and answer to questions for the periodic exam.
8th Midterm exam
Take the midterm exam.
Test their understanding of the class content so far.
4th Quarter
9th (1) Day 7: Part 4 Practice questions
  Returning and explanation of the midterm exam
Aim to identify and overcome weaknesses.
10th (1) Day 8: Part 4: Applied questions
  Learn culture of English-speaking countries with videos
Watch a video to gain a deeper understanding of culture of English-speaking countries.
11th (1) Day 9: Part 5 Practice questions
(2) Unit 8: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
12th (1) Day 10: Part 5 Applied questions
(2) Unit 9: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
13th (1) Day 11: Part 6 Practice questions
(2) Unit 10: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
14th (1) Day 12: Part 6 Applied questions
(2) Unit 12: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
15th (1) Day 13: Part 7 Practice questions
  Q&A for the second semester final exam
Reflect on the class content so far, and review and answer to questions for the periodic exam.
16th Final exam
Test their understanding of the class content so far.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal50000050100
Basic Proficiency50000050100
Specialized Proficiency0000000
Cross Area Proficiency0000000