前期 火曜日 3講時 川北キャンパスC104. 単位数/Credit(s): 1. 担当教員(所属)/Instructor (Position): チコ サユミ 所属:. 対象学部/Object: 工(6~14組)①. 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, anticipate the meanings of unknown words, and identify 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.
Classes will be conducted in person. Google Classroom will be used for distribution of materials and submission of assignments.
Week 1: Class orientation and introduction. Skills assessment.
Week 2: Ch.1 Intro. Suffixes.
Week 3: Prefixes.
Week 4: Roots. TOEFL® Book.
Week 5: Roots. Skimming & Scanning. TOEFL® Book.
Week 6: Roots. Reading Practice.
Week 7: Ch. 2 Intro. Synonyms. TOEFL® Book.
Week 8: Mid-term exam. Synonyms. TOEFL® Book.
Week 9: Synonyms. Ch. 3 Intro. Skimming & Scanning. TOEFL® Book.
Week 10: Synonyms. TOEFL® Book.
Week 11: Synonyms. Ch. 4 Intro. Paraphrasing & Summarizing.
Week 12: Synonyms. Paraphrasing.
Week 13: Synonyms. Summarizing.
Week 14: Summarizing. TOEFL® Book.
Week 15: Review .
Week 16: Final Test.
In principle, an “AA” is given to the top 20% of students and an “A” is given to the next 40%.
Participation: 20%
Homework: 30%
Quizzes: 20%
Exams: 30%
https://pathwaystoacademicenglish.com/
Students will be expected to complete weekly reflections, homework, and prepare for quizzes and tests outside of class time.
Yes
Students can schedule online meetings upon request.