2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 4-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 Mon
- Class
- 4-LS
- Course Code
- LAE.E211
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 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
In this class, students will develop authentic listening skills through the use of actual news audio materials. In addition, vocabulary for understanding Western news will be developed by reading scripts, and speaking skills will be developed by reading scripts aloud. (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: CNN English Express, Basic training 2 -“World’s Oldest Dog” (pp.54-57) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 2 | CNN News Digest -Review: “World’s Oldest Dog” (pp.54-57) -Training: “Anniversary of Palestinians’ Displacement” (p.59) -Introduction: “Human DNA in the Environment” (p.62) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 3 | CNN News Digest -Review: “Human DNA in the Environment” (p.62) -Training: “Death of Tina Turner” (p.64) -Introduction: “Redefining Women’s Work” ① (pp.68-69) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 4 | CNN News Selection: “Redefining Women’s Work” (pp.68-73) -Review: “Redefining Women’s Work” ① (pp.68-69) -Training: “Redefining Women’s Work” ② (p.70) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 5 | CNN News Selection: “Redefining Women’s Work” (pp.68-73) -Review: “Redefining Women’s Work” ② (p.70) -Training: “Redefining Women’s Work” ③ (p.71) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 6 | CNN News Selection: “Redefining Women’s Work” (pp.68-73) -Review: “Redefining Women’s Work” ③ (p.71) -Training: “Redefining Women’s Work” ④ (p.72) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
| Class 7 | CNN News Selection: “Redefining Women’s Work” (pp.68-73) -Final Exam: “Redefining Women’s Work” ①②③④(pp.68-73) -Review: “Anniversary of Palestinians’ Displacement” (p.59) | Vocal practice with authentic pronunciation to develop advanced listening and speaking skills. |
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)
CNN ENGLISH EXPRESS 2023年9月号、朝日出版社.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials/movie clips may be introduced throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Quizzes: 30%, Assignments: 40%, Final exam: 30%
(The percentage of assessment may be adjusted depending on the level and mastery of students.)
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