前期 月曜日 ２講時 川北キャンパスＡ１０６. 単位数/Credit(s): 1. 担当教員(所属)/Instructor (Position): 田所 佳澄 所属：. 対象学部/Object: 理農⑥. 開講期/Term: １セメスター. 科目群/Categories: 全学教育科目言語科目-英語. 履修年度: 2024. 科目ナンバリング/Course Numbering: ZLF-ENG101B. 使用言語/Language Used in Course: ２カ国語以上.
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Academic Reading and Vocabulary
Students will improve their academic vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. The course has two
objectives:
Objective 1: Improve reading and vocabulary-building skills
Objective 2: Recognize the text’s main idea and key information.
Students will learn the following core skills, as outlined in Pathways to Academic English 4th
edition v. 2, for each objective:
Objective 1 core skills:
(1) Word Parts: With knowledge of prefixes, roots, and suffixes, students can reinforce their
understanding of known words, anticipating the meanings of unknown words, and identifying the part of speech
of a word.
(2) Synonym Vocabulary: Students can increase their vocabulary and become able to use synonyms
when paraphrasing and summarizing.
Objective 2 core skills:
(1) Skimming and Scanning: Students can obtain information from long text quickly and efficiently,
identify keywords, and find specific information.
(2) Summarizing and Paraphrasing: Students will be able to rewrite a statement in their own words and
produce a condensed version of the original passage.
Week 1: Orientation
Week 2: Pathways: Ch.1 Word Parts & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Week 3: Pathways: Ch.1 Word Parts & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Class 4: Reading Activities, Pathways: Ch.1 Word Parts, & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Class 5: Pathways: Ch.1 Word Parts & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Class 6: Reading Activities & Pathways: Ch. 2 Intro. Synonym Vocabulary
Class 7: Pathways: Ch. 2 Synonym Vocabulary
Class 8: Mid-term Review and Test
Class 9: Pathways: Syn., Ch. 3 Intro. Skimming & Scanning, & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Class 10: Pathways: Syn., Skimming & Scanning
Week 11: Pathways: Syn., Skimming & Scanning, Ch. 4 Intro. Paraphrasing & Summarizing
Week 12: Pathways: Syn., Paraphrasing & Summarizing
Week 13: Pathways: Syn., Paraphrasing & Summarizing
Week 14: Pathways: Paraphrasing & Summarizing & Practice for TOEFL ITP® Test
Week 15: Review of the Course
Week 16: Final Exam
In principle, an “AA” is given to the top 10% of students and an “A” is given to the next 20%.
Participation: 25%
Mid-term Exam: 20%
Homework and Quizzes: 30%
Final Exam: 25%
https://pathwaystoacademicenglish.com/
Before the class, students are expected to read a chapter of Pathways (the textbook) and work on exercises using the Official Guide to the TOEFL ITP® Assessment Series. There are many worksheets and flashcards on the Pathway’s website that students need to study. What to prepare and review will be explained in class and on PowerPoint slides each lesson. Reviewing vocabulary and passages is essential. Students are also encouraged to read many new articles throughout the course.
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Active and voluntary participation in class is essential. Students who do not participate in more than five classes will lose eligibility for the final exam. If you miss more than five classes for a legitimate reason, inform the instructor beforehand. Also, it is necessary to work on missed coursework and take the quizzes accordingly.