2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 再3
- 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) - 5-6 Wed (M-B101(H102))
- Class
- 再3
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- 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 will acquire authentic English speaking skills (volume, rhythm, authentic pronunciation, and presentation techniques) by utilizing live English materials in this class. This semester, students will use speech scenes from foreign films to train to the level where they can speak English like a movie actor. Due to the nature of the material and content of this class, there will be many opportunities to read aloud. Assignments will include time for in-class recitation.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | a. Introduction: speech with a movie script. b. Love Actually ① “Love Actually... Is All Around” | British English, background, linking, overlapping & shadowing method |
| Class 2 | Love Actually ② | volume control, stress |
| Class 3 | a. Love Actually ③ b. Dead Poets Society ① “We read and write poetry” | British English, background, linking, overlapping & shadowing method |
| Class 4 | Dead Poets Society ② | volume control, stress |
| Class 5 | a. Dead Poets Society ③ b. The Dark Knight ① “Civilized people” | British English, background, linking, overlapping & shadowing method |
| Class 6 | The Dark Knight ② | volume control, stress |
| Class 7 | The Dark Knight ③ | background, linking, overlapping & shadowing method |
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)
All teaching materials are available on the Internet. Handouts will be prepared and distributed by the instructor as needed.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quiz (e.g. vocabulary): 30%
Class performance（e.g. recitation）: 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