2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 28-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yumi Kawamura
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W331)
- Class
- 28-LS
- 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
In class, we will practice listening to English using ABC news. The class activities will also include TOEFL-style speaking exercises. Vocabulary tests will be given frequently.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, News Story 1: Sister Jean: Basketball Team’s Secret Weapon | Textbook pp. 1-5 |
| Class 2 | News Story 2: Blood-Testing: Charged with Massive Fraud | Textbook pp. 6-12 |
| Class 3 | News Story 3: Millionaire Millennial | Textbook pp. 13-17 |
| Class 4 | News Story 4: Fighting Robocalls | Textbook pp. 18-23 |
| Class 5 | News Story 5: The Blue World | Textbook pp. 25-29 |
| Class 6 | News Story 6: Moment of Impact | Textbook pp. 31-36 |
| Class 7 | News Story 7: Father’s New Hand End-of-term examination | Textbook pp. 37-41 |
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)
Broadcast: ABC World News Tonight, Kinseido, ISBN: 978-4-7647-4073-0
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Useful books will be referred to and handouts will be distributed as necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 30％
Short tests and end-of-term examination: 70％
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