1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions.
2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions.
3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
Outline:
Students improve listening and reading comprehension of English sentences, including basic terms of social phenomena and science / technology, through authentic English materials that deal with social or scientific topics and their scripts. Students learn about the important aspects of the vocabulary and grammar appearing in these materials and then understand the points of expression handled by each unit and apply them to English compositions that explain the given information (graphs, figures, tables, etc.).
Style:
For preparation, students will engage with the pre-reading quizzes at the first reading. Afterwards, they will work on "Vocabulary" and "Reading Analysis". For classes, students will work on answers and explanations of "Vocabulary" and "Reading Analysis" . Next, instructors will explain the important words / phrases and syntax of the "Reading Skill". For review, students will answer to the "Information Recall".
[Class time: 30 hours + Self-study time: 60 hours]
Notice:
1. Bring an English-Japanese dictionary (electronic dictionary is also acceptable) to class.
2. Sufficiently prepare and review for the class as part of self-study using the methods explained at orientation.
3. Prepare an environment where you can listen to the teaching materials by yourself.
4. The portfolio evaluates the status (contents) of the issues.
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Goals |
2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Orientation Chapter 1
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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2nd |
Chapter 1 |
1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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3rd |
Chapter 2
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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4th |
Chapter 3
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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5th |
Chapter 4
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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6th |
Chapter 5
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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7th |
Chapter 6
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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8th |
Review |
1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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4th Quarter |
9th |
[Second term midterm examination] |
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10th |
Chapter 7
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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11th |
Chapter 8
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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12th |
Chapter 9
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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13th |
Chapter 10 |
1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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14th |
Chapter 11
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1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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15th |
Chcapter 12 |
1. Able to read social and scientific topics, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 2. Able to correctly hear and spell about 100% of the words and phrases in the vacant space in audio dictations, understand their content, and answer simple questions. 3. Able to comprehend scientific topics; understand the content, grammar, and sentence structure; and answer the questions about vocabulary and content.
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16th |
[End-of-year examination] |
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