2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 32-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuto Koizumi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (M-112(H117))
- Class
- 32-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
By learning English from digital resources every week, students will improve their speaking skills, including vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. They also improve presentation skills by giving a short recitation from a YouTube channel media every class in a quarter. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the level, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to YouTube English learning method Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (a) -Overlapping and shadowing exercise | Reading the text clearly and naturally with authentic pronunciation. |
| Class 2 | Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (a) -Presentation: reading the text out loudly -Overlapping and shadowing exercise | Recitation practice |
| Class 3 | Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (a) -Recitation Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (b) -Overlapping and shadowing exercise | Reading the text clearly and naturally with authentic pronunciation. |
| Class 4 | UNIT 3 PSYCHOLOGY Phobias | Recitation practice |
| Class 5 | Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (b) -Presentation: reading the text out loudly -Overlapping and shadowing exercise | Recitation practice |
| Class 6 | Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (d) -Recitation Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (e) -Overlapping and shadowing exercise | Reading the text clearly and naturally with authentic pronunciation. |
| Class 7 | Transform Your English Speaking Skills: 3 Proven Strategies for Confidence (e) -Recitation | Recitation practice |
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
Reference books, course materials, etc.
The English Coach YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c0OTzFJlJ4&ab_channel=TheEnglishCoach)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation: 30%
Class presentation: 70%
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