2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 37-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mariko Inaba
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W351)
- Class
- 37-RW
- 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
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
1. In this course, an instructor with work experience as an interpreter and also with expertise in the fields of theatrical art and architecture will provide hands-on education in efficient English communication.
2. Also, the instructor’s ten-year teaching experience at language schools (International Education Center and Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin) will help students learn listening skills, note-taking skills that are useful in actual life.
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
textbook as warm-up, to be followed by reading materials
assignment may be given depending on the progress with the textbook
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | How to Rephrase / Lesson 9 Lesson 8 / vocabulary on biology 1 | read newspaper article 1 |
| Class 2 | How to Rephrase / Lesson 10 Lesson 9 / vocabulary on biology 2 | read newspaper article 1 |
| Class 3 | How to Rephrase / Lesson 11 Lesson 10 / vocabulary on biology 3 | read newspaper article 2 |
| Class 4 | vocabulary test 1 How to Rephrase / Lesson 11 | review of the past four lessons |
| Class 5 | How to Rephrase / Lesson 12 Lesson 11 / vocabulary on medicine | read newspaper article 3 |
| Class 6 | Lesson 12 / Comparative Degree reading material 2 | read newspaper article 3 |
| Class 7 | review and exam | read newspaper article 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)
How to Replace / Nan'un Do
Science and Technology Vocabulary
Reference books, course materials, etc.
handouts
Evaluation methods and criteria
participation in class (20%), quiz (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
homework to be given at certain points