2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 6 44-LS-ADV
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fuga Terasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (M-157(H1102))
- Class
- 44-LS-ADV
- 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
In each class, students will listen a conversation and different opinions about a particular topic, and then discuss their own thoughts, opinions, and ideas in groups. At the end of each class, one student in each group makes a short presentation that summarizes what was talked about in the group, and students have a Q&A session. At the end of the quarter, each student makes a short presentation about their thoughts on one of the topics discussed during class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Course introduction, Unit 3 Why Care? | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 2 | Unit 5 Plagiarism | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 3 | Unit 6 Housework | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 4 | Unit 8 Earning Money | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 5 | Unit 14 Save Our Country! | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 6 | Unit 15 Life Online | Group discussion, summary of the discussion |
| Class 7 | Individual presentations about specific topics | Research into and preparation for individual presentations |
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)
None. Relevant materials to be handed out in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Dictionary (preferably electronic)
Impact Issues 3rd Edition Level 3, Pearson (ISBN-13: 978-9813134393)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation (30%) Discussion summary (30%) One presentation (40%)
Deductions made for poor class participation, sleeping, distraction, private conversation, cell phone usage not related to class contents, etc.
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
Other
None