2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 14-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ryuichiro Miyanaga
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (W331)
- Class
- 14-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
This course aims to enhance students' reading skills and critical thinking by using the textbook noted below. As a preparation for the class, students are to read the assigned text, consulting the dictionary when necessary; in each class, we will make discussions based on the preliminary reading.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation | Read Ch.1 |
| Class 2 | Chapter 1 Ageing, A Brief History (1) | Read Ch.1 |
| Class 3 | Chapter 1 Ageing, A Brief History (2) | Read Ch.2 Preparation for Mini Quiz |
| Class 4 | Chapter 2 Physical and Biological Aspects of Ageing (1) 小テスト | Read Ch.2 |
| Class 5 | Chapter 2 Physical and Biological Aspects of Ageing (2) | Read Ch. 3 |
| Class 6 | Chapter 3 The Psychology of Ageing (1) | Preparation for Final Exam |
| Class 7 | Final Exam Review | Review Read Ch. 3 |
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)
Nancy A. Pachana, Ageing: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford UP, 2018.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
To be announced in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
course activity 20%, Mini Exam 20%, Final Exam 60%
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