2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 9-RW
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Reiko Maruyama
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Mon
- Class
- 9-RW
- 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
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
An instructor with work experience as an author and editor will provide hands-on education in writing and presenting about science, based on practice in the field that features critical thinking and logical ways of communicating information to audiences.
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, we will focus on the Reading Section of language exams such as TOEIC, and explain grammar and reading comprehension logically and carefully.
I want you to learn in two steps from Basic Practice to More Practice, and acquire the ability to deal with a wide variety of problems through a confirmation quiz at the end of each class.
In addition to answering questions, we will also incorporate stories about history and culture related to the English text.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Class Orientation Chapter 1 Introduction Get to know the TOEIC® L&R Reading Section | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 2 | Chapter 2 Part 5: Selection of parts of speech Column ▶▶1 Chinese last names | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 3 | Chapter 3 Part 5: conjunction Column ▶▶2 Asian last names | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 4 | Chapter 4 Part 5: Tense (1) Simple tense: present, past, future tense (2) Completion form (continuation, completion, experience, result) (3) Subjunctive (especially subjunctive past and hypothetical past completion) (4) Tense agreement | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 5 | Chapter 5 Part 5: Relational Words 1 Relational pronouns 2 Relational adverbs 3 Compound relatives | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 6 | Chapter 6 Part 5: Vocabulary Column ▶▶3 Indian last names | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
| Class 7 | Chapter 7 Part 5: Prepositions Column ▶▶4 British and American last names Quarter-end exam | As preparation before class Check the grammar points at the beginning of UNIT Sample question answers Completing the Vocabulary List |
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)
THE READING SECTION GROUNDWORK FOR THE TOEIC® L&R TEST（Sanshusha）
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Reference books, course materials, etc.
Make sure you have an environment where you can use an English-Japanese dictionary or an online dictionary site.
However, the Basic Practice and More Practice parts are solved quickly within a limited time, just like the actual test, and then the grammar is explained. Try to solve the question without preparing for it or using a dictionary.
Evaluation methods and criteria
20% Calculated based on prior preparation (understanding grammar, answering sample questions, creating vocabulary list) and participating in class (presenting questions in charge, participating in simultaneous answers)
30% Quiz for each chapter at the end of class
50% Final exam of the quarter
Overall evaluation
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