2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
English 5 27-LS
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Susan Yamada
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Thu
- Class
- 27-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
Introduction of students to the skills necessary to begin researching, writing, and stating their thoughts and opinions with accuracy and ease through group project work.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the course/project | Course objectives/policies |
| Class 2 | Planning/background research | Practice writing skills (note taking, organization) |
| Class 3 | Project materials creation/ outside follow through | Practice writing skills (note taking, organization) |
| Class 4 | Progress reports | Improve discussion skills (fluency, accuracy, vocabulary) |
| Class 5 | Writing workshop/first draft checks | Discuss Presentation skills (content & delivery) |
| Class 6 | Presentation skills workshop/final draft checks | Review Presentation skills (content & delivery) |
| Class 7 | Group Presentations | 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)
Printed and Online materials
Reference books, course materials, etc.
English-English Dictionary
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluations based on in-class work (20%), out-of-class assignments (50%), group presentations (30%)
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.