2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 41-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Hugh Barry Ziani De Ferranti
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W322)
- Class
- 41-RW
- Course Code
- LAE.E212
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- 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 goal of this class is firstly to develop better understanding of written expression and idioms in major British print/text media, and secondly to practice and improve writing skills in light of that understanding,
The instructor (1) clarifies essential points of the unit reading, (2) asks questions to check individual students' comprehension of what they read out, (3) checks parts of individual students' written responses for the Comprehension section of each textbook unit, and (4) ensures that students assigned in groups to work on drafts for the final Discussion and Writing section are participating equitably. Homework assignments involve re-drafting of the final written exercise for online submission 2 days later.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Textbook Chapter 7: GLAXO'S £100M WAR ON EBOLA | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about the ebola epidemic in West Africa. |
| Class 2 | Textbook Chapter 8: THE PACKAGING BUMP THAT COULD CUT A 4M TONNE MOUNTAIN OF UK FOOD WASTE | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about innovative approaches to food expiry date labelling. |
| Class 3 | Textbook Chapter 9: DRASTIC DAVE'S BID TO REVIVE TESCO MONSTER | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about the drawbacks of profit-driven policies in corporate Britain. |
| Class 4 | Textbook Chapter 10: 'BURNABLE ICE' WILL SET THE ENERGY WORLD ON FIRE | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about hydrated methane as a new fuel source. |
| Class 5 | Textbook Chapter 11: 'HEROIC' GIANT RATS SNIFF OUT LANDMINES IN TANZANIA | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about use of rats to detect landmines in Tanzania. |
| Class 6 | Textbook Chapter 12: A GREENER AFTERLIFE: IS HUMAN COMPOSTING THE FUTURE FOR FUNERALS? | Vocabulary, expressions and idioms appropriate for a text about the environmental benefits of composting human corpses. |
| Class 7 | Review and final test | Vocabulary items, written expression and idioms from Chapters 7 - 12 inclusive. |
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)
Exploring the Globe through The Times and The Guardian音羽書房鶴見書, 2016. ISBN 4755303753
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Some additional readings may be provided related to the topic of the week.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation in class: 20%
Best three homework 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