2022 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 (Livestream)
- 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
- 2022
- 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)
I've been working in the fields of theatre, music, and architecture as director of communications to assist their exchanges with other countries. Taking advantage of this experience, I've been teaching English at language schools for working adults/students based on a training method to become professional interpreters, which will be used also in this class.
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
assignments are given progress with the textbook
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Lesson 7 / Making Polite Requests Reading newspaper article 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 1 |
| Class 2 | Lesson 8 / Taking and Leaving Telephone Messages Reading newspaper article 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 1 |
| Class 3 | Lesson 9 / Making Inquiries Reading newspaper article 2 Vocabulary quiz 1 | Writing practice read newspaper article 2 |
| Class 4 | Lesson 10 / Making Appointments 1 Reading newspaper article 2 | Writing practice read newspaper article 2 |
| Class 5 | Lesson 11 / Stating Requests Clearly Reading newspaper article 3 | Writing practice read newspaper article 3 |
| Class 6 | Lesson 12 / Making Apologies Reading newspaper article 3 Vocabulary quiz 3 | Writing practice read newspaper article 3 |
| Class 7 | Lesson 13 / Making Appointments 2 Review and assignment | review and assignment |
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)
「5分間ビジネスコミュニケーション」南雲堂
Reference books, course materials, etc.
newspaper articles picked up by instructor
Evaluation methods and criteria
active participation in class (30%), vocabulary quizzes and assignments (70%)
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
Assignments are given a couple of times during the quarter to be submitted by email or via Google Form.