2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 4-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Susan Adams Yamada
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon (第2ラボ)
- Class
- 4-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
Reading and writing individually outside of class, in-class speaking in groups, practice of discussion skills, participation in group and class discussions.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course, discussion questions | Use questions accurately |
| Class 2 | Unit 1, A Global Language, discussion questions | Discussion skills (agreeing/disagreeing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 3 | Unit 2, Fears and Phobias, discussion questions | Discussion skills (comparing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 4 | Unit 3, World Celebrations, discussion questions | Discussion skills (supporting), Classbook exercises |
| Class 5 | Unit 4, Time on Task, discussion questions | Discussion skills (using sophisticated vocabulary ), Classbook exercises |
| Class 6 | Unit 5, The Secret of Fads, discussion questions | Discussion skills (analyzing), Classbook exercises |
| Class 7 | Revision and progress check | Review, examination |
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)
Talking Point 2: perfecting your presentations. Justin Harris, Paul Leeming. Abax.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
A good English/English dictionary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Presentatins (20%), writing and discussion exercises (40%) and final examination (40%).
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