English IV B

Course Information

College	Akashi College	Year	2023
Course Title	English IV B
Course Code	5405	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	Our Science (Seibido), Database 4500 (Kirihara), Next Stage (Kirihara)
Instructor	KITAGAWA Chiho

Course Objectives

(1) Develop the necessary vocabulary skills, as well as the ability to read and write in English through the practice of reading English content and writing in English.
(2) Improve hearing skills and English proficiency by using audio materials or other means.
(3) Gain a wide range of knowledge and skills, including an international perspective as an engineer, through dealing with various topics related to modern society.

Rubric

	Ideal Level	Standard Level	Unacceptable Level
Achievement 1	Can fully develop the necessary vocabulary skills, as well as the ability to read and write in English through the practice of reading English content and writing in English.	Can develop the necessary vocabulary skills, as well as the ability to read and write in English through the practice of reading English content and writing in English.	Cannot develop the necessary vocabulary skills, as well as the ability to read and write in English through the practice of reading English content and writing in English.
Achievement 2	Can fully improve hearing skills and English proficiency by using audio materials that come with the textbook or other means.	Can improve hearing skills and English proficiency by using audio materials that come with the textbook or other means.	Cannot improve hearing skills and English proficiency by using audio materials that come with the textbook or other means.
Achievement 3	Can fully gain a wide range of knowledge and skills, including an international perspective as an engineer, through dealing with various topics related to modern society.	Can gain a wide range of knowledge and skills, including an international perspective as an engineer, through dealing with various topics related to modern society.	Cannot gain a wide range of knowledge and skills, including an international perspective as an engineer, through dealing with various topics related to modern society.

Teaching Method

Outline:

The aim of this course is to help students improve their English vocabulary and reading comprehension in order to develop English skills they will need as an engineer in the age of globalization, and gain knowledge of the syntax and grammar necessary for reading comprehension.

Style:

There will be vocabulary quizzes in every lesson. Students will read English texts and solve exercise questions to test their understanding of the content. We will use CDs to build listening ability. We will practice English writing based on the content learned. There will be assignments as appropriate.

Notice:

Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for evaluation.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Aided by ICT

Applicable to Remote Class

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
2nd Semester
	3rd Quarter
		1st	Orientation	Gain a proper understanding on the class content and assignments, and plan ahead.
		2nd	Unit 1	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		3rd	Unit 2	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		4th	Unit 3	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		5th	Exercises	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		6th	Unit 4	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		7th	Unit 5	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		8th	Unit 6	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
	4th Quarter
		9th	Exercises	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		10th	Unit 7	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		11th	Unit 8	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		12th	Unit 9	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		13th	Exercises	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		14th	Unit 10	Understand the English sentences in each Unit and can use them appropriately.
		15th	Review	Summary of the content learned.
		16th	Final exam	Test their understanding of the class content so far.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Mutual Evaluations between students	Behavior	Portfolio	Other	Total
Subtotal	50	0	0	0	0	50	100
Basic Proficiency	50	0	0	0	0	50	100
Specialized Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0	0	0	0