2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 41-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuki Ishihara
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (1ラボ, Language Lab.1)
- Class
- 41-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 practice reading skills using the textbook. They will also practice writing TOEFL-style short essays in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation/ writing skills for TOEFL: how to organize essays | to understand the organization of essays |
| Class 2 | New Englishes | to read pp.2-6 and answer the questions |
| Class 3 | English in ASEAN: One Language, One Asean | to read pp.7-12 and answer the questions |
| Class 4 | writing an essay/ English and the Middle East: Remembering Edward Said | to read pp.13-16 and answer the questions |
| Class 5 | English and the Middle East: Remembering Edward Said (continued) | to read pp.13-18 and answer the questions |
| Class 6 | English and Volunteerism | to read pp.19-24 and answer the questions |
| Class 7 | review/ exam | to review the overall content of the course |
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)
The Bridges of English Language Across the World: International & Multicultural Perspectives, Book 1, Yuko Takeshita, Seiji Yamaoka, Patricia Sippel and Suguru Suzuki, Shohakusha.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary etc.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Activities in class: 25%
Essays: 25%
Final exam: 50%
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