2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 18-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mark Burns
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon (M-102(H115))
- Class
- 18-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
In this subject, classes will be conducted in English and will cover each unit of the textbook. Students will be expected to participate fully in weekly conversational activities. Students will also be required submit the occasional written assignment and occasionally prepare presentations.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation, begin Chapter 1 The Origin of Life on Earth | Introductions and classbook exercises |
| Class 2 | Complete Chapter 3 The Diversity of Life | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
| Class 3 | Complete Chapter 5 Ancient DNA | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
| Class 4 | Complete Chapter 7 Waste Disposal | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
| Class 5 | Complete Chapter 8 An Explanation of Everything | Vocabulary building and discussion. |
| Class 6 | Presentation preparation week | Conduct class survey on a chosen topic. |
| Class 7 | Presentations and Q&A sessions. | Presentations and Q&A sessions. |
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)
Our Unique Planet, Ian Bowring et al., Seibido, ISBN 978-4791946235.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
A good English dictionary
Evaluation methods and criteria
In class participation 50%, homework: 20%, final presentation: 30%.
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
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
signore.burns[at]gmail.com
Office hours
After class.
Other
None