2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 26-LS-ADV
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Mark Stoneburgh
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu
- Class
- 26-LS-ADV
- 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
This class is designed to be a very student centered/interactive class with students discussing and debating various topics. New vocabulary and grammar will be routinely introduced to enable students to articulate ideas more clearly and to facilitate discussion. Students will be expected to work in pairs and groups and presentations will be incorporated into class activities.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Orientation Student Introductions | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 2 | Personal data : Appropriate “Personal Data” vocabulary and expressions will be taught. Conversation questions (handouts) regarding “Personal Data ” will be incorporated. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 3 | Hometown : Appropriate “Hometown” vocabulary and expressions will be taught. Conversation questions (handouts) regarding “Hometown ” will be incorporated. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 4 | Education : Appropriate “Education’ vocabulary and expressions will be taught. Conversation questions (handouts) regarding “Education” will be incorporated. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 5 | Social Issues: Appropriate “Social Issues” vocabulary and expressions will be taught. Conversation questions (handouts) regarding “social issues ” will be incorporated. Students will be put into groups and choose a “Social issues’ topic to present. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 6 | Students will present (in groups) “Social Issues” presentations to the class, along with questions/answers. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
| Class 7 | Shopping: Students will work in pairs and discuss the topic of shopping with a prepared handout. Exam. | Fluency/vocabulary/listening/Presenting |
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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
HandoutS
Evaluation methods and criteria
Participation-50%
Quizzes-30%
Final Presentation-20%
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
Please have access to an English/Japanese dictionary in class.