English IV B

Course Information

College Akashi College Year 2022
Course Title English IV B
Course Code 4404 Course Category General / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 1
Department Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Course Student Grade 4th
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials (1)TOEIC L&R Test (2) Strategic Reading for Global Information (3) DataBase (4) NextStage
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

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:
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.
Course schedule will be provided in the first week. Be sure to understand in detail.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

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

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st 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
(2) Unit 1: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
3rd (1) Day 2: Part 1
(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
(2) Unit 4: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
5th (1) Day 4 Part 2
Learn culture of English-speaking countries with videos

Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
6th (1) Day 5: Part 3
(2) Unit 5: 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
(2) Unit 6: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
8th (1) Day 7: Part 2
(2) Unit 7: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
2nd Quarter
9th (1) Day 8: Part 4
Learn culture of English-speaking countries with videos
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
10th (1) Day 9: Part 4
(2) Unit 9: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
  
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
11th (1) Day 10: Part 5
(2) Unit 10: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
12th (1) Day 11: Part 5
(2) Unit 12: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
13th (1) Day 12: Part 6 Applied questions
Learn culture of English-speaking countries with videos
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
14th (1) Day 13: Part 7 Practice questions
(2) Unit 13: Learn listening and reading on the topics.
Improve vocabulary, grammar, and listening and reading skills following the topics of the textbook.
15th Q&A for the final exam Reflect on the class content so far, and review and answer to questions for the periodic exam.
16th The final exam
Test their understanding of the class content so far.

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

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