前期 火曜日 ３講時 川北キャンパスＣ１０２. 単位数/Credit(s): 1. 担当教員(所属)/Instructor (Position): メレス リチャード 所属：高度教養教育・学生支援機構. 対象学部/Object: 工（6～14組）⑪. 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 the following 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.
Additionally, students will be able to:
1. improve English communication skills through group activities and pair work
2. increase English vocabulary for use in major-based academic contexts
3. improve TOEFL® scores
4. increase knowledge and interest in foreign culture and global affairs
5. build English presentation and discussion skills though in-class activities
第1回 Class goals Part 1 / Pathways introduction / self-introductions Part 1
第2回 Class goals Part 2 / Official Guide to TOEFL ITP® introduction / self-introductions Part 2
第3回 “Word Parts” Part 1 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第4回 “Word Parts” Part 2 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第5回 “Word Parts” Part 3 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第6回 “Synonym Vocabulary” Part 1 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第7回 “Synonym Vocabulary” Part 2 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第8回 “Synonym Vocabulary” Part 3 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第9回 “Skimming and Scanning” Part 1 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第10回 “Skimming and Scanning” Part 2 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第11回 “Skimming and Scanning” Part 3 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / supplementary activities
第12回 “Paraphrasing and Summarizing” Part 1 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第13回 “Paraphrasing and Summarizing” Part 2 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第14回 “Paraphrasing and Summarizing” Part 3 / communication / group work / quizzes (if applicable) / TOEFL practice and supplementary activities
第15回 Final exam / Class wrap-up / Evaluations
In principle, an “A” is given to the top 10% of students.
1. Lesson quizzes and weekly homework: 25%
2. Classroom participation / communication and discussions / supplemental activities and in-class assignments: 50% (including but not limited to: in-class essay style writing assignments, active participation in weekly group discussions, presentations, group work, participation in supplemental classroom activities)
3. Final exam: 25%
https://pathwaystoacademicenglish.com/
Students are expected to complete the weekly homework assignments in a timely manner.
Yes
- Students in this class will use all four English skills. (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
- Students are strongly encouraged to use a laptop with a keyboard (rather than a smartphone or iPad) for class participation.