前期 火曜日 ３講時 川北キャンパスＣ３０２. 単位数/Credit(s): 1. 担当教員(所属)/Instructor (Position): スプリング ライアン 所属：高度教養教育・学生支援機構. 対象学部/Object: 工（6～14組）⑤. 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
Lesson 1: Introduction, Formative Assessment
Lesson 2: Word Parts 1
Lesson 3: Word Parts 2
Lesson 4: Word Parts 3
Lesson 5: Skimming and Scanning 1
Lesson 6: Skimming and Scanning 2
Lesson 7: Skimming and Scanning 3
Lesson 8: Synonym Vocabulary 1
Lesson 9: Synonym Vocabulary 2
Lesson 10: Synonym Vocabulary 3
Lesson 11: Summarizing and Paraphrasing 1
Lesson 12: Summarizing and Paraphrasing 2
Lesson 13: Summarizing and Paraphrasing 3
Lesson 14: Relation to TOEFL
Lesson 15: Review
Lesson 16: Final Examination
In principle, an “AA” is given to the top 10% of students and an “A” is given to the next 20%. Students’ grades will be based on the following:
1. Participation (10%)
2. Homework (25%)
3. Quizzes (30%)
4. Final Test (35%)
www.pathwaystoacademicenglish.com, https://springsenglish.online
Students are expected to complete homework assignments on time and participate actively in class.
Yes