2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 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.E212
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
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
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 | Review of English 5; “Unit 8A: Human Adaptation to Space” Main and supporting ideas | Textbook pp. 134-139 |
| Class 2 | “Unit 8B: Pioneers of Flight” Making inferences | Textbook pp. 140-146 |
| Class 3 | “Unit 9: Is an Only Child a Lonely Child?” Facts and opinions | Textbook pp. 146-153 |
| Class 4 | “Unit 10: Plagiarism and the Internet” Arguing for and against | Textbook pp. 180-186 |
| Class 5 | “Unit 11: The Mysteries of Memory Loss” Identifying main ideas within paragraphs | Textbook pp. 188-193 |
| Class 6 | “Unit 11B: Words to Remember" Scanning | Textbook pp. 194-200 |
| Class 7 | Review of entire course (Unit TBD); Final Exam | 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 b 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.E211 ： English 5
- LAE.E213 ： English 7
- LAE.E214 ： English 8
- LAE.E311 ： English 9
Prerequisites
None