2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 10-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Hiroko Yako
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (W351)
- Class
- 10-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
English 5 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Keywords
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication skills, studying abroad, TOEFL
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students will learn how to read English articles critically and also learn how to write English paragraphs effectively through various activities while they will acquire vocabulary from the Academic Word List which is highlighted to help students learn the most relevant words for academic and professional life.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Unit 1 Social Relationships: Reading 1 | Unit 1: Reading 1 |
| Class 2 | Unit 1 Social Relationships: Video, Reading 2 | Unit 1: Reading 2 |
| Class 3 | Unit 1 Social Relationships: Writing | Unit 1: Writing |
| Class 4 | Unit 2 Science and Investigation: Reading 1 | Unit 2: Reading 1 |
| Class 5 | Unit 2 Science and Investigation: Video, Reading 2 | Unit 2: Reading 2 |
| Class 6 | Unit 2 Science and Investigation: Writing | Unit 2: Writing |
| Class 7 | Wrap Up / Final Examination | Preparation for the final examination |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Pathways Second Edition: Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking, 3A, National Geographic Learning
Reference books, course materials, etc.
You must bring your English-Japanese and Japanese-English Dictionaries.
Other teaching materials will be introduced and handed out in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation (including class preparation): 20%, Assignments: 20%, Quizzes: 20%, Final Examination: 40%
Related courses
- LAE.E111 ： English 1
- LAE.E112 ： English 2
- LAE.E113 ： English 3
- LAE.E114 ： English 4
- LAE.E212 ： English 6
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None
Other
None