2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 再3
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed (W935)
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- 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 is designed to learn English through films produced in English spoken countries. Understanding a narrative told in English and knowing the history and ideas in the background of the story, students will be able to acquire the English language skills with fun. Students are, hence, required to attend as fully as possible and participate in class activities.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course Overview Tutorial: Analyzing scene A | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 2 | Scene A: Quiz, analysis, reading aloud Scene B: Preparation for key sentences | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 3 | Scene B: Quiz, analysis, reading aloud Scene C: Preparation for key sentences | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 4 | Scene C: Quiz, analysis, reading aloud Scene D: Preparation for key sentences | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 5 | Scene D: Quiz, analysis, reading aloud | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 6 | Reviewing the scenes: A, B, C, D Tips for film analysis | -Vocabulary -Reading comprehension (quiz) -Key sentences (quiz) |
| Class 7 | Final Exam Review | 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)
Handouts will be distributed.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Yuto Koizumi. 2019. Listening Lessons through 15 Inspirational Movies. Tokyo: TSURUMI SHOTEN. (ISBN: 978-4-7553-0389-0)
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class Participation: 20%
Midterm 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