2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses

English 6 33-LS

Academic unit or major: English language courses
Instructor(s): Ryoichi Yamane
Class Format: Exercise (Zoom)
Media-enhanced courses: -
Day of week/Period (Classrooms): 3-4 Thu (S221)
Class: 33-LS
Course Code: LAE.E212
Number of credits: 010
Course offered: 2020
Offered quarter: 2Q
Syllabus updated: Jul 10, 2025
Language: Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Based on English 5, English 6 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, studying abroad, TOEFL

Competencies

Specialist skills
Intercultural skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The instructor will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues related to the writings or movies, and (4) present their own opinions in writing.

Course schedule/Objectives

	Course schedule	Objectives
Class 1	Review roles of chairpersons	Be a better chairperson by learning what to say Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 2	Learn presentation skills Criticize others' speeches	Be a better speaker by criticizing others Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 3	Write your research paper 1 Acquire Composition skills	Write a better paragraph Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 4	Write your research paper 2 Sophisticate your vocabulary	Build up your vocabulary for your presentation Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 5	Peer review	Learn good and bad points in academic writing by others Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 6	Presentation	Learn good and bad points in others' presentations Writing assignment related to the topic.
Class 7	Review and final exam	Overall exercise in vocabulary, grammar, and passage construction

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)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

To be announced in class if necessary.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others. Activities in class: 20%. Assignments: 30%. Final exam: 50%.

Related courses

LAE.E111 ： English 1
LAE.E112 ： English 2
LAE.E113 ： English 3
LAE.E114 ： English 4
LAE.E211 ： English 5
LAE.E213 ： English 7
LAE.E214 ： English 8
LAE.E311 ： English 9

Prerequisites

None

Other

None