2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 35-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Miui Watanabe
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu (W3-207(W323))
- Class
- 35-RW
- 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
Students are required to read the assigned section of the textbook and answer questions in preparation for class. Classes consist of a review session and exercises aimed at enhancing students’ reading/writing skills. Students will also be required to participate in group discussions and give presentations in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Understand course objectives |
| Class 2 | “Unit 3A: Endangered Species” Identifying meaning from context | Textbook pp. 39-45 |
| Class 3 | “Unit 3B: Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth?” Identifying main ideas | Textbook pp. 46-52 |
| Class 4 | “Unit 4: What Does a Million Dollars Buy?” Cause and effect | Textbook pp. 66-71 |
| Class 5 | News Article | Read a news article and understand its content and structure |
| Class 6 | “Unit 5: Travel Diary: Yanshuei Fireworks Festival” Identifying sequence of events | Textbook pp. 86-92 |
| Class 7 | “Unit 6: Is Spontaneous Human Combustion Possible?”; Final Exam | Textbook pp. 100-106; Review of entire course |
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)
ACTIVE: Skills for Reading 3, Third Edition, [Cengage], ISBN: 978-1-1333-0806-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Handouts will be provided when necessary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class contribution and assignments: 60%
Final Exam: 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