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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
English 3 II
Eye on America selected 「日本の立ち位置は?アメリカ文化との比較を通して」

Taeko YOSHIKAWA

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Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
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Year 2023
Class code R2038
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月4/Mon.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市外濠‐S403
Grade 法2年[中級/日本語/世界の中の日本]
Credit(s) 1
Notes 中級/日本語
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory
Category (2018~) 2017年度以降入学者
ILAC科目
200番台 外国語科目
4群[選択必修]外国語(英語)
Category (2017)

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Outline (in English)

Course outline

Following the Spring-term, the purpose of this course is to enhance students’skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Each unit providestwo different perspectives on the same topic written by a
non-Japanese author and a Japanese author, respectively.

By reading the textbook, students will learn what is "standard" for people in Western countries such as the United States. Thereby, it would help students learn how Japan and Japanese people are viewed by non-Japanese people in the world.

Learning Objectives
(1) By understanding English texts as they are without translating them into Japanese, you will be able to speed up your reading comprehension and quickly grasp the gist of the text. (2) You will be able to understand the meaning of sentences accurately, even if you come across unknown words without referring to a dictionary. (3) You will be able to express your own opinion in well-formed paragraphs. (4) You will be able to ask questions in English smoothly. (5) Your listening skills will be improved by learning the right pronunciation and how to pronounce words properly. (6) In addition to learning
English, you may be able to learn cultural differences and recognize how Japan is viewed by non-Japanese people in the world.

Learning activities outside of class room

University guidelines suggest preparation and review should be around an hour a week for a one-credit course. This is not sufficient, so students are required to spend at least two hours before and after the class. Students are frequently asked to answer questions, therefore, preparation is essential. In addition, submission of a reaction paper through the Hoppi system is mandatory every time, which affects the grades. The reaction paper will be used as a communication tool between the student and the teacher. The teacher will check the submission, make any corrections or answer questions and return it to the student as feedback through Hoppi.


Grading Criteria/Policy
Reaction paper (through the Hoppi system) 2 x 14 = 28%
In-class participation: 32% (pair work, group work)
Mid-term vocabulary test: 20%
Term-end examination: 20%

The minimum passing grade: 60%
Maximum absences per semester: 4 times


More than 15 minutes delay will be recorded as a late mark,
and two late marks will be counted as one absence. If students have poor health conditions, they must notify the teacher before the class starts.

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese